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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!


NEW SOUTH WALES
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NarraBright

Event date: 10 April 2026

Narrabri is set to dazzle for the council's highly anticipated and much-loved annual street party, NarraBright!

Narrabri's main street will be bursting with colour, music, entertainment, late-night shopping, food, captivating art installations, market stalls and art workshops, to celebrate and shine a light on the vibrant community, town centre and businesses.

Be prepared for the return of breathtaking light projections by renowned Australian projection company, Illuminart and many more surprises that will keep audiences mesmerised.

NarraBright is a free community event.

Click HERE for more information. 

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027

One may ponder,  what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?

Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.

Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo. 

Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?  

We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.

The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.

The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.




Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND
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Biggenden - QLD RVFT

Biggenden is in the North Burnett Region on the Isis Highway, 339km north-west of Brisbane and 84km west of Maryborough. Biggenden’s wonderful climate offers the opportunity for everyone to be involved in outdoor activities all year round and Paradise Dam, renowned for freshwater fishing, is only 35km from Biggenden’s quaint country town charms.For those looking to explore the local region, short-term parking is available adjacent to Mount Walsh National Park and Mount Woowonga Forestry Area, and self-contained vehicles can also stay at Lakeside Rocky Creek and Chowey Bridge for 48 hours. The Mountain View Caravan Park and Paradise Dam Recreational Area offer long-term parking, with a dump point available adjacent to the caravan park on the Isis Highway.The town has wide streets, incredible rose gardens and is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges with attractions such as Mount Walsh National Park and Paradise Dam, on the Burnett River.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Biggenden Arts & Crafts Centre"Biggenden Place" 21 Edward StPh: 0460 503 693Casual ParkingEdward St, immediately opp Railway yard & opp the main shopping centreShort Term Parking  Old Railway Station Site, Edward St Biggenden (negotiable hrs) $10.00 pvpnDump Point   Isis Hwy, adj to caravan park & opp Biggenden MotelPotable Water            Isis Hwy, adj to caravan park & opp Biggenden MotelHospital          Alice St, Ph: 07 4127 1166Doctors Surgery       23 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1404Pharmacy       37 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1365Supermarket  Foodworks, 33 Edward St, Ph: 07 4127 1435  
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Southern Cross - WA RVFT

Southern Cross is located 375km east of Perth and 220km west of Kalgoorlie, on the Great Eastern Highway. The town was founded in 1888, by gold prospectors, and officially gazetted in 1890. Today, Southern Cross is the major town and administrative centre of the Shire of Yilgarn. The RV Service Facility is located on Achernar Street and Sirius Street, providing visitors with potable water, access to a dump point and casual parking within the CBD. For a longer stay, head out to the Old Information Bay, situated on the corner of the Great Eastern Highway and Three Boys Road, just west of Southern Cross.Southern Cross, with its historic gold mining feel, is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The main attractions in the area include the Number 6 Pumping Station, the Old Cemetery, the Court House and Museum, and Frasers Mine.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Shire of Yilgarn23 Antares St, Southern Cross WAPh: 08 9049 1001www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Casual ParkingIn CBD, Antares St & Achernar St, Southern CrossShort Term ParkingOld Information Bay, cnr Great Eastern Hwy & Three Boys Rd, W of Southern Cross, (24hr)Dump PointRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossPotable WaterRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossHospitalCoolgardie Rd (Great Eastern Hwy), E end of town, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9081 2222Doctors SurgeryCnr Achernar St & Altair St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1152DentistMerredin (110km)PharmacySouthern Cross Pharmacy, Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1056SupermarketIGA with Butcher, 22 Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1074
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Boddington - WA RVFT

Boddington is a rustic town situated between rolling hills of forests and farms on the banks of the picturesque Hotham River. Located approximately an hour and a half from Perth via the Albany Highway, the easy drive to Boddington is an extremely scenic one.Those visiting Boddington can find short-term parking at the RSL Memorial Park, (access from Bannister Rd). There are no fees to stay here and parking is limited to 48 hours. Vehicles must be fully self-contained. Located within easy reach of the metropolitan area, the Boddington Shire boasts rural living at its best with essential services close at hand. A favourite picnic and fishing spot, close to town, is Lions Weir, and fishing is rumoured to be great in spring or autumn in the deep pools of the river. Boddington links conveniently with Dwellingup, Pinjarra and North Dandalup, combining old fashioned country charm with farming and mining prosperity. Around half of Boddington Shire is state forest – ideal for hiking, camping, picnics, bird watching and wildflowers in spring.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Community Resource Centre, Boddington Old School, 20 Bannister Rd, Boddington WAPh: 08 9883 8246info@boddingtonoldschool.orgwww.boddington.crc.net.au Casual Parking       Wuraming Avenue, parking bay adjacent to caravan parkShort Term Parking           RSL Memorial Park, access from Bannister Rd, Boddington, 48hr, self-contained vehicles only.Dump Point  Johnstone Street, Boddington. Adjacent to recycling bins. Potable Water          Community Resource Centre, on wall of Boddington Old School, Wuraming Ave and/or Boddington ForeshoreHospital        53-61 Bannister Rd, ph: 08 9883 4444Doctors Surgery     65 Hotham Ave, ph: 08 9883 9999Pharmacy     27 Bannister Rd, ph: 08 9883 9962Supermarket            IGA, 34-36 Bannister Rd ph: 08 9883 8290