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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Laura Folk Fair

Event date: 18 - 19 April 2026

The award winning National Tourism Accredited Laura Fair is a major rural festival of the Southern Flinders Ranges, held over two days annually in Laura on the first weekend of April and typically attracting 10,000 to 15,000 patrons.

The Laura Fair was first held in 1980, the brainchild of Rocky River Historic and Art Society member Dick Biles. It has been held every year since except during the COVID years. Originally started as a way to promote art and culture in the area, the resounding success of the first year led to the formation of a separate committee to undertake organisation of the event. Since 1981 the wholly volunteer driven Laura Fair Committee has been responsible for this.

The event has since grown into one of the major festivals of our region and has an important economic benefit for businesses around the region. It is the main annual fundraising avenue for many local community groups.

Our family focused event provides a wonderful country experience, with free entertainment over the whole weekend. Our event features a Street Parade with a themed costume parade put together by the local school, beautiful PADARC vintage cars, SES, CFS and local business floats, two stages of live entertainment playing all weekend, as well as roving performers and buskers, Sideshow Alley and the Showmen’s Guild of South Australia rides, on Saturday night there’s food stalls, licensed bar and Entertainment until 10pm. Golden North Ice-Cream Eating Competition, Boot toss competition, Old Courthouse Art Gallery exhibition and over 100 stalls selling a huge variety of handcrafted items, as well as food and refreshment stalls catering to a wide range of tastes.

Laura is a vibrant, artistic rural community with a population of approximately 650, situated beside the Rocky River and amongst the rolling hills of the Southern Flinders Ranges. Our event is wholly driven by a small volunteer committee and a large contingent of casual volunteers who assist with various aspects of the event.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Orange FOOD Week

Event date: 20 March - 29 March 2026

From humble beginnings in 1991, Orange FOOD Week has grown into Australia's longest-running regional food festival. Over 10 days in autumn each year, we celebrate the Orange region's produce, producers and chefs with a program of unique events.

FOOD Week features six signature events and a fabulous array of satellite events at local venues. All events incorporate local produce, celebrating the story of our region’s food and wine.

This commitment to provenance makes FOOD Week Australia's longest-running regional food festival, acclaimed as one of the top ten in the country.

TASMANIA
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Soup and Sing Bothwell

Event date - 1 August, 15 August, 22 August, 10:30am.

Location: Bothwell Football Club and Community Centre.

Soup and Sing is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community this winter.

For more information, feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@familiestasmania.org.au

PS - The team is working on adding an extra week on the 8th just awaiting a venue confirmation. 


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Goodooga - NSW RVFT

Goodooga is a small town in the Brewarrina Shire of New South Wales, sitting on the eastern bank of the Bokhara River. Only 20km south of the Queensland boarder, Goodooga is a charming town offering exceptional hospitality.  RV travellers visiting the region will find accommodating RV services and facilities close to town at the Artesian Springs on Queensland Street. Parking is available for a negotiable length of time, and there is no cost to stay. Visitors will have access showers, toilets, bins and water, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at the springs. The Goodooga Artesian Springs are on the most popular tourist attractions. Open 24 hours, the springs are a relaxing experience.  Wind down in a warm 40-degree bath and let your body absorb the therapeutic benefits. For a delicious meal, head over to the Telegraph Hotel. Offering both lunch and dinner service, the hotel gives visitors the chance to get acquainted with the locals.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Brewarrina Visitor Information Centre50 Bathurst St, BrewarrinaPh: 02 6830 5123Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Most main roads in CBD and Artesian Springs, Queensland Rd GoodoogaShort & Long Term Parking    Artesian Springs, Queensland St Goodooga. Negotiable stay limit, nil charge, showers, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point    Artesian Springs, Queensland St GoodoogaPotable Water    Artesian Springs, Queensland St GoodoogaHospital    Nearest hospital is BrewarrinaDoctors Surgery    Goodooga Health Service, Hammond St – Ph: 02 6829 5600Dentist    Nearest dentist is BrewarrinaPharmacy    Nearest pharmacy is BrewarrinaSupermarket    Community Store, Adam St Goodooga
QUEENSLAND
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Mareeba - QLD RVFT

Mareeba is a busy town atop the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by coffee plantations, tropical fruit orchards and national parks. In fact, it is the biggest regional Centre north of Townsville, located 1781 kilometres north of Brisbane and 64 kilometres west of Cairns. The township offers an ideal sunny climate with its mild winters providing the perfect escape from the chill. Mareeba has an average minimum temperature of 11.2c with an average maximum temperature of 31.1c and approximately 56 days of rain per year.Visitors are able to explore and learn what to do in the region at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre and also discover Mareeba’s fascinating history in the Museum co-located with the accredited VIC.On the cusp of the Queensland Outback, gateway to the wilds of Cape York and right at the doorstep of World Heritage listed rainforest, Mareeba is the perfect base from which to explore the many experiences and stories of the region. With an adventure for everyone!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMareeba VIC, 345 Byrnes St, MareebaPh: 07 4092 5674visit@mareebaheritagecentre.com.auwww.mareebaheritagecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway Ave, Byrnes St (across the road from Coles shopping centre), Behind KFC and the Post Office Centre,Byrnes St (north-west) to the Caltex Service Station, Byrnes St (north west)Short & Long Term ParkingKerribee Park Rodeo Ground, Dimbulah Rd, min $12 max $25Dump PointDoyle St, behind Davies ParkLat: -16.9951 Long: 145.41397Potable WaterEales Park, Doyle St,Lions Park, Byrnes St (near BP Service Station),Firth Park, Riordan StHospital21 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 9333Medical CentreMareeba Medical Clinic, 2 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 2877,Amaroo Medical Centre, 10 Karobean St, Ph: 07 4092 4632DentistMy Mareeba Dentist, 190 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2007;Distinctive Dental, 225 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2363PharmacyPrice Line, 139 Byrnes St, Mareeba Plaza, Ph: 07 4092 5888;Discount Drug Store, Mareeba Plaza, 249 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2344SupermarketColes, Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2566;IGA, 135 Byrne St, Ph: 07 4092 2344;Essence Wholefood Supermarket Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 5905
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Old Timers Mine and Museum - SA RVFD

Relive history and step back in time with this original opal mine, historical museum and underground home that will give guests the ultimate underground experience. The Old Timers Mine in Coober Pedy gives guests a unique experience and offers convenient RV parking. Old Timers Mine’s campground is located next to the parking area on the lower ground and offers unpowered sites at no cost. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and there is no power or water available for use. There are toilets available to guests, and the site is pet friendly. The underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy is fascinating and is an experience like no other. With the Old Timers Mine centrally located, there is plenty to see and do nearby.  FacilitiesGenerator authorizedPet friendlyBins providedDump point and water, $1 for 30L, are located next to the Council on Hutchison Street. Toilets are located on the right of the shop, and left open over night for your convenience. Do not camp at the front of the shop, only on the land designated for camping. Old Timers Mine provides the RV Park service and is not responsible for any damages or injuries. Remember : the camp is not under any surveillance so please be careful with your belongings and campfires are not permitted.Please take care, be mindful of other people around you and most importantly enjoy your stay! Opening HoursMine and museum open 8.30am – 5.30pm 7 days