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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND

Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Sculpture by the Bush

Event date: April - May 2026

Sculptures by the Bush is a tourist trail of outdoor creative artworks that will dot the scenic landscapes around Blayney over the April School Holidays every year.

Creative local residents, schools, businesses and community groups create sculptures in one of three categories: Hay Bale Art, Farm Art and Scarecrows.

It is a great opportunity to enjoy the country landscape, visit some of the small villages and see some creative displays.

Locals are called upon to get creative and build sculptures. A digital map and list of entries will be available on the Blayney Shire Council Website and Sculptures by the Bush Facebook Page closer to the event.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Bathurst Bike Show

Event dates to be confirmed: March 2026.

The Bathurst Bike Show has been held in the centre of Bathurst for over 15 years. What can you expect on the day? Bikes of all makes and models, live music, trade stalls, food trucks, club displays and competition bikes, all lining the streets. Join in the fun with thousands of spectators and over 100 show bikes. It's a fantastic day out for the whole family! And, it's free!

Stay tuned for the date of the 2026 show!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND

Minden Retreat - QLD RVFD

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post. Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

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QUEENSLAND

Mungindi - QLD RVFT

Mungindi is uniquely situated on both sides of the NSW and Queensland border and the connecting point of four Shires. Divided by the Barwon river, it is the only border town in the southern hemisphere with the same name in two states.RV travellers will find short-term parking at the Barwon River Camp area on the Carnarvon Highway. Parking is available for up to 72 hours at no charge and includes access to potable water, toilets cold showers and a barbecue. Pets are permitted on leads. The town’s dump point is located at the corner of Wirrah and Loftus Streets in the memorial grounds beside toilet block.Mungindi is on the Artesian basin, offering locals and visitors the opportunity to soak in the artesian pool. Allow the soothing, mineral water to rejuvenate your body in tranquil surroundings before heading out for a meal at one of the town's clubs or hotels. The landscape between Moree and Mungindi is starkly beautiful, so your travels around the region will not disappoint. You may encounter all manner of Australian native wildlife so keep your camera handy.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 The Terrace, St GeorgePh: 07 4620 8877Email: council@balonne.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre) Walker St near the Post Office, MungindiShort Term Parking Barwon River Camp Area, Carnarvon Hwy Mungindi72hrs, nil charge, water, toilets, cold showers, BBQ, bins, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point Cnr Wirrah & Loftus St in the memorial grounds beside toilet block, MungindiLat: -28.9814Long: 148.9918Potable Water Barwon River Camp Area, Carnarvon Hwy MungindiHospital 90 Barwon St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6705 6100Doctors Surgery 86-90 Barwon St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6705 6158Dentist 90 Barwon St, 02 6705 6100Pharmacy 174 St George St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6753 2770Supermarket 200 St George St, Mungindi Ph: 02 6753 2083

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Bega - NSW RVFT

Bega is a town surrounded by rich dairy farming pastures and rainforests in the south-east of New South Wales, in the Bega Valley Shire. The Visitor Information Centre can be found at the Bega Heritage Centre and is the source of everything you need to know about this charming town. The Bega Heritage Centre also offers visitors the opportunity to become familiar with their history of dairy farming and taste the entire Bega Cheese range and the best of local produce.Bega Showground offers both short term and long term parking for a maximum of 14 days. CMCA members receive a discounted rate of $25 per vehicle per night for a powered site or $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site. Access to toilets, showers, bins, and water are available. Pets on leads are permitted.Bega is a town full of a wide range of activities and events for visitors to indulge in. A number of markets are held showcasing local produce from around the region, the annual Bega Valley Show is held in February at the Bega Showground, and the Bega Valley Regionally Gallery is not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBega Visitor Information CentreBega Heritage Centre11-13 Lagoon St, Nth Bega NSW 2550Ph: 02 6491 7762www.sapphirecoast.com.auCasual Parking 150 Carp St and Gipps St opposite Club Bega Short Term Parking Bega Showground, Upper St $25pvpn powered site $20pvpn non powered site Standard rates apply for non CMCA members 14 day max stay, toilets, showers, bins, water, mobile coverage, pets on lead Long Term ParkingBega Showground, Upper St $25pvpn powered site $20pvpn non powered site Standard rates apply for non CMCA members 14 day max stay, toilets, showers, bins, water, mobile coverage, pets on leadDump Point Bega Showground, Upper St Bega Potable Water Bega Showground, Upper St Bega Hospital South East Regional Hospital 4 Virginia Dr, Bega Ph: 02 6491 9999 Doctors Surgery Canning St Surgery, Ph: 02 6492 5928 Sapphire Coast Medical Practice, Ph: 02 6492 2555Bega Valley Medical Practice, Ph: 02 6492 3333 Dentist ML O’Neil, Ph: 02 6492 1019 Dental PracticePh: 02 6492 5150JA McAuliffe, Ph: 02 6492 2506 Pharmacy Plevey’s Pharmacy, Ph: 02 6492 1015Priceline Pharmacy, Ph: 02 6492 1141Direct Chemist Outlet, Ph: 02 6492 0500 Supermarket Woolworths, Bega Centre Auckland St BegaColes, Carp St Bega

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