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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Clare Valley Gourmet Week

Event date: May 2026

Australia’s longest running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival will return again in May 2026.

The festival showcases the region’s wine and food culture by offering a range of unforgettable experiences, including the exciting new Gourmet Bus Trails. These offer a full day itinerary of curated indulgence with transport, food, wine and unique experiences all taken care of.

Book your stay today and indulge in a sensory feast amidst the beauty of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

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NEW SOUTH WALES

2026 National 1 & 2 Cylinder Rally

The Veteran and Vintage Car Club of Australia (ACT) have selected Temora, NSW for the 2026 National 1 and 2-Cylinder Rally to be held from the 19th April to 25th April 2026.

Temora and surrounding towns have an interesting farming and industrial history with some great museums, historic buildings and other interesting places to visit. The roads are flat which makes it ideal for all 1 and 2 cylinder cars and motor cycles.

The rally will be based at the Temora Air Field Tourist Park which is approximately 3km from the centre of Temora and next door to the Temora Aviation Museum. The rally will start each day from the Temora Air Field Tourist Park where there will also be parking for trailers.

The committee is now seeking expressions of interest for this exciting vehicle rally. This will give you up-to-date information as it comes to hand, and you will then be sent the official entry form once more details become available. To submit your expression of interest, visit our Expression of Interest page.

For information on Accommodation in Temora visit our Accommodation page.

For more information you can contact us via the Contact Us page.

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QUEENSLAND

Festival of Outback Skies 2026

Event date - 1 - 3 May 2026

The Festival of Outback Skies is a three day event that includes a range of activities including a bull ride, arts and craft workshops. Markets, cooking demonstrations, live music, a fine dining dinner under the stars, lantern parade to name a few.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seeking volunteers to participate in a range of roles from administration, bar sales, traffic direction, showing people to their campsites, waitering, art workshops, minibus shuttle drivers and site set up. Volunteers receive a free powered camping site and entry to all ticketed events (except the dinner) To register your interest as a volunteer, please go to the festival website and fill out a volunteer application under the get involved tab. For all enquires contact Jennifer Tasker at tdo@flinders.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4741 2971.

Festival Location

The festival site is spread across three precincts all within 500m of each other. The site is also walking distance from the Hughenden CBD. The Hughenden Showgrounds will host the Dinner Under the Stars and the Bull Ride events, with live music, art workshops, cooking demos and more. The Art Sculpture Trail at the historic Coolabah Tree will showcase sculptural pieces entered into our Art Sculptural Competition. At the Hughenden Recreational Lake you can enjoy star gazing, water sports and food markets. The closing lantern parade is alongside the lake before they are released across the water.

Getting There

Hughenden and surrounds are serviced by rail, plane and bus routes and is a very accessible destination for those who prefer self-drive. There are five major roads entering Hughenden, from the north, south, east and west. Situated on the Overlander’s Way approximately half-way between Townsville and Mount Isa, the Hughenden region is a hub for many destinations.

Festival Camping

Flinders Shire Council have powered and unpowered sites available at the festival site. The sites do have access to toilets and showers. Powered sites are $90 for three nights (max 4 people per site), and unpowered sites are $45 for 2 nights (max 4 people).

Festival Glamping

For the ultimate accommodation experience at the festival treat yourself to a glamping tent located on the banks of the Flinders River. These glamping tents are next level luxury in camping. Six meter high European Bells tents with quality bedding, chairs, floor rugs, side tables, lights, phone charging station and a welcome pack. You also have a concierge 24/7 to look after your needs. The glamping tents are located a short walk across the river to the festival site. 3 nights twin share is $1,450. An additional queen bed can be rented for your tent to increase capacity to four people.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Dorrigo - NSW RVFT

Dorrigo is a picturesque country town situated at the gateway of the world heritage listed Dorrigo National Park, 580 kilometres north of Sydney. Surrounded by lush green forests and spectacular country side, Dorrigo is the perfect base to explore the beautiful northern tablelands with its spectacular waterfalls and walking trails.The village originally developed as a timber town after its settlement in the early 1900s, however dairying soon became the focus and now Dorrigo thrives on its agricultural and tourism industries. Visitors will find a welcoming, vibrant community with an artistic flair and an eclectic mix of shopping and activities. The Bielsdown River flowing through town offers excellent fishing with its abundance of trout.Dorrigo Showground on Waterfall Way has RV parking for self contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Sites are $20 per vehicle per night (unpowered), and pets on leads are permitted. Potable water is available at Waterfall Way adjacent to the showground, opposite the high school, and a free dump point is found 300 metres west on the corner of Waterfall Way and Oak Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Dorrigo VIC36 Hickory St, Dorrigo NSWP: 02 6657 2486E: dorrigotourism@bigpond.comwww.destinationdorrigo.comCasual Parking Hickory St, adj to tennis courts & opp Bowling ClubShort & Long Term Parking Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, (96hrs), s/c only $20pvpn, no facilities or power. $30pvpn power and all facilities, pets on lead, mobile coverage. Must book in advance at Ray White Rural, 2 Cudgery St, 02 6657 1777. Covid-19 sign-in also needed at Ray White Rural.Dump Point Cnr Waterfall Way & Oak St, 300m W of showgroundPotable Water Waterfall Way adj to showground, opp high schoolHospital Dorrigo Multipurpose Centre, 14A Beech St, ph 02 6692 7700Doctors Surgery Dorrigo Medical Centre, 8 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2255; Dorrigo Health & Wellbeing Centre, 69 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 1273Dentist 24 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2386Pharmacy 67 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2005Supermarket IGA, 13 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2002 or SPAR, 35 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2572

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Kimba - SA RVFT

Kimba is a rural service town on the Eyre Highway, sitting at the top of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is widely renowned for the ‘big galah’, which stands 7 metres tall on the side of the highway. The ‘big galah’ marks the halfway point between the east and west coasts of Australia.For those travelling along the Eyre Highway and looking for a place to stop, the Lions Park offers free short-term parking. There is no cost to stay on-site, and access to toilets, a BBQ area and gazebo is available. Please note there is no power available. A dump point is available for use at Kimba Recreation Reserve and potable water is also available on-site.Kimba is the eastern gateway to the spectacular Gawler Ranges. Only a 100 kilometres drive north-west, visitors have the chance to experience the open spaces and solitude of the outback. Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Bay on Railway Terrace is a uniquely designed structure displaying directions and features of the Gawler Ranges National Park.Kmabi is a multi-award winning free camp and named in the hall of fame for the Grey Nomads Awards, camp kitchen with access to free hot plate bbqs, hot & cold running water in the kitchen for dishes, graveled parking to minimize dust, toilets, coin-operated showers, mega mural, pet friendly, dump point, portable water, access to community clubs and within walking distance of the township.Tourist/Visitor Centre Council Office, 9 Cross St, Kimba SAPh: 08 8627 2335www.kimba.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Cross St, High St, Park Tce & South Tce, North TceShort Term Parking Lions Park, Park Terrace & Recreation Reserve, North TerraceLong Term Parking Recreation Reserve, Old Pinkawillinie School site & Lake GilliesDump Point Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to use Potable Water Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to fill a water tankHospital Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2400Doctors Surgery Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2500Pharmacy 46 High St, Ph: 08 8627 2060Supermarket IGA Friendly/Newsagency, High St, Ph: 08 8627 2006; IGA Everyday, Sth Tce, Ph: 08 8627 2015

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Euston Club Resort RV Park - NSW RVFD

We are delighted to advise our latest RV Friendly Destination Euston Club Resort RV Park, NSW is now open for business. Perfectly situated along the banks of the Murray River, this is a brilliant park catering to the RV Community.The travelling public can stay at the park for $30 per vehicle per night (unpowered), while CMCA members and Euston Club Resort members can stay at a discounted rate of $20 per vehicle per night (unpowered). Power is available at an extra rate. The park caters for self-contained vehicles only and visitors can stay for up to five nights. The park provides access to a camp kitchen, bins, barbecues, and water. There is also a dump point and laundry located on-site. Pets are welcome on leads.The Euston Club Resort is just a short walk from the RV park and offers dining and bar options, entertainment and special events. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is enjoyable. Visitors can also partake in a game of bowls at the club.Book your stay with Euston Club Resort RV Park today by phoning their friendly staff on 03 5026 4244.

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