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Featured RV Friendly Events

TASMANIA
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Tamar Valley Folk Festival

Event date: 16 - 18 January 2026

Tamar Valley Folk Festival is held every year in George-Town Tasmania for more than twenty five years.

The festival’s events are held on various venues around the city center. They offer to the public, locals and tourists, an unforgettable experience.

Due to the numerous visitors during the festival days and the high demand accommodations it is recommended to check hotel rates and book rooms well in advance.

The festival’s program, venue, schedule of events, how to get etc. is present in the festival’s link website. See details below, under “Event Related Information” section.

The small venues and locations make it attractive for visitors and audiences to walk from venue to venue to catch the concert performances and workshops.

Some of the early performers were: Mick & Helen Flanagan, Steve & Jane Ray, Shamus Gill, Rab Mitchell, Alex Myers Richard (Dicky) Deegan, Lindsay Campbell, The Outer Cove Wailers, Tom Dunlop, Declan Pickering, Ned Trewartha, Bob Pooley, Chris Atwell, Brian & Phylis Mooney, Van Diemens Band, Bottom Pub Ceilidh Band and Roughbark.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Dowerin Field Days

Event date: 26 - 27 August 2026

The Dowerin Machinery Field Days is one of Western Australia’s largest and longest-running agricultural events, held each August in the Wheatbelt town of Dowerin. It brings together farmers, industry leaders, and the public to explore the latest in farm machinery, technology, and agribusiness. Alongside the big equipment displays, the event features livestock exhibits, demonstrations, lifestyle and leisure stalls, educational displays, and services for rural communities. Attracting thousands of visitors and hundreds of exhibitors, the Field Days are both a major showcase for innovation in agriculture and a community-driven event that supports local projects.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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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!



Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND
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Allora Showground - QLD RVFD

Allora is situated on the Darling Downs in South Western Queensland. The township is located on the New England Highway between Warwick and Toowoomba. Allora is a small farming community with a population of around 1,000. The locals are friendly and community minded welcoming travellers. The Allora Show Society has continued to progressively improve the standard of its shows and facilities earning an excellent reputation for a fine, well designed ground.  Allora is known as 'the best little town on the Downs' it is rich in history and offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a quiet rural setting and enjoy an exploration of yesteryear.Parking: $25pvpn powered (max 7 days), $20pvpn non powered
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cowra - NSW RVFT

Cowra is located in central NSW, approximately 310 kilometres west of Sydney, and is situated at the junction of the Mid Western and Olympic Highways, and Lachlan Valley Way. The town was established in 1849 and flourished once gold fever swept through the area. This boom contributed to the establishment of the many heritage buildings that stand in Cowra today. The Heritage Trail offers a leisurely walk past significant historical buildings, including the old federation-style court house, flourmill, gothic stone church and more. Cowra was also the location of the largest Prisoner of War Breakout in modern military history, and as a result, many attractions stand as a testimony to the war, including the Japanese and Australian War Cemeteries and the Japanese Garden. The Cowra Prisoner of War Campsite is one of the top heritage sites in NSW. Today tourists can walk through the camp ruins and view a short holographic presentation about the breakout at the POW theatre.Lachlan Valley Way, opp Cowra VIC & McDonalds, allows short term parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 24 hours. Long term parking is located at Gooloogong Reserve, Mid Western Hwy, Gooloogong. Potable water and a dump point are situated in Edgell Park, Lachlan Valley Way, (Boorowa Rd), at the amenities block.Across the road from the Visitor’s Centre is Lone Pine Park, featuring a tree propagated from a seed of the famous Lone Pine in Gallipoli - a perfect place to commemorate ANZAC Day. Cowra Civic Square houses the Australian World Peace Bell, which was erected as a symbol of the town’s commitment to international understanding. The Bell is made from melted down coins from the 103 member countries of the United Nations.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCowra VIC, cnr Mid Western Hwy & Lachlan Valley Way, Cowra NSWPh: 02 6342 4333info@cowratourism.com.au www.cowratourism.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Woolworths car park, Vaux StShort Term ParkingLachlan Valley Way, opp Cowra VIC & McDonalds, (24hr)Long Term ParkingGooloogong Reserve, Mid Western Hwy, GooloogongDump PointEdgell Park, Lachlan Valley Way, (Boorowa Rd), at the amenities blockPotable WaterLachlan Valley Way (Boorowa Rd)Hospital64 Liverpool St, Ph: 02 6340 9000Doctors SurgeryKendal St Medical Associates, 165 Kendal St, Ph: 02 6341 1400; Brisbane St Medical Practice, 96 Brisbane St, Ph: 02 6342 2555PharmacyOptimal Pharmacy Plus, Kendal St, Ph: 02 6342 3452; Amcal, Kendal St, Ph: 02 6342 2285SupermarketAldi, cnr Fitzroy St & Railway Lane, Ph: 02 6342 5405; Woolworths, 13 Railway Lane, Ph: 02 6342 2255; Coles, cnr Kendal St & Macquarie St, Ph: 02 6342 3283  
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Whyalla - SA RVFT

Whyalla is located 396km north-west of Adelaide and is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf region. The town was founded in 1906 and was originally named Hummock Hill, and it was not until 1914 the town was renamed as Whyalla and was established as a port to ship iron. For a long time Whyalla was a steel and shipbuilding hub and is now experiencing a tourism renaissance based on its proud industrial history and natural phenomena, including the annual spawning of giant, luminescent cuttlefish each winter.Those visiting Whyalla can find short term parking at Weerona Bay Football & Sports Club, Stuart Park, Cartledge Ave for $10 per vehicle per night. There are no other facilities available here and parking is limited to 7 days. A dump point and potable water can be located at Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave. Whyalla boasts a fabulous Mediterranean style climate that provides around 300 days of clear and sunny skies each year, making this city the perfect place to visit. Spend a lazy afternoon swimming or windsurfing at the local beach, or fishing from the nearby jetty. At low tide, walk out to the ‘blue line’ to search for crabs. A short drive from town is the beautiful Point Lowly Peninsula and Lighthouse - the oldest building in the area. You can experience the heritage of the area at the Whyalla Martime Museum, featuring the largest permanently land-locked warship in Australia, or take a fully guided tour of the vast OneSteel Whyalla steelworks. As the regional shopping centre for the area, Whyalla has all the facilities you would expect from a major shopping area, with service stations open 24 hours a day, a myriad of dining venues and many other facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla SAPh: 08 8645 7900www.whyalla.comCasual Parking       Jamieson St, between McBryde Tce & Horwood StShort Term Parking           Stuart Park (Weeroona Bay Football Club) Cartledge Ave, $10 pn, (7 days)Long Term Parking            Point Lowly Campground $5 pn, 14 days.Dump Point  Jubilee Park Showgrounds, Jenkins AvePotable Water          Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave; Southern Information Bay, Lincoln Hwy; Point Lowly Campground; Whyalla Foreshore Marina, fish wash down tableHospital        Wood Terrace, Ph: 08 8648 8300Doctors Surgery     For Medical Services enquire at VICDentist           10 Forsyth St, Ph: 08 8644 0215; Playford Ave, Ph: 08 8645 8777; 55-59 Norrie Ave, Ph: 08 8645 9000; Cnr Nicholson & McDouall-Stuart Ave; (Westlands Shopping Centre), Ph: 08 8645 5045Pharmacy     Coles, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8645 9033 Supermarket IGA, McRitchie Cres, Ph: 08 8649 3003; Jenkins Friendly Grocer, Jenkins Ave, Ph: 08 8645 0692; OneStop Foodland, Flinders Ave, Ph: 08 8649 3100; Whyalla Foodland, Essington Lewis Ave, Ph: 08 8645 3300; Woolworths, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8644 1677; Woolworths, Viscount Slim Ave, Ph: 08 8645 7851