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Featured RV Friendly Events

QLD

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Dates: 12/09/2026 - 06/10/2026

Times: 9am - 6:30pm

Experience Australia’s most spectacular celebration of spring at the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers! For over 70 years, this iconic festival has transformed the Garden City into a breathtaking sea of colour, creativity and community spirit. Wander through award-winning floral displays, explore vibrant food and wine events, enjoy live music and entertainment, and soak up the electric atmosphere that fills the city for nearly a month. From stunning park gardens and grand floral parades to gourmet experiences and family-friendly activities, there’s something to delight every age and interest.

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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.

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QUEENSLAND

Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Lyndhurst - NSW RVFT

Lyndhurst is a small historical village, located 269 kilometres west of Sydney in New South Wales. In the late 1880s the town was a major service centre to the nearby Junction Reef goldfields and mining community, and in 1908 was one of 10 towns shortlisted as the site for the Australian Capital Territory and National Capital.Lyndhurst welcomes RV travellers to stay up to 5 days at the Recreation Ground on Harrow Street. A dump point and potable water are available at the grounds, along with bins and toilets. There is no set fee to stay, however donations are requested.Today the main hub of Lyndhurst consists of the café, hotel and service station. The Lyndhurst Rifle Club, founded in 1913, still exists and continues to host teams from around the world. Other recreational activities in Lyndhurst include golfing at the Lyndhurst Golf Club, tennis at the new recreation ground and fishing at the nearby Wyangala Dam.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Stix & Stones CaféMt McDonald Rd, Lyndhurst NSWP: 02 6367 4759Casual Parking Russart St, LyndhurstShort & Long Term Parking Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow St, (120hrs), donation req, pets on lead, bins, tlts, water, dump pointDump Point Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StPotable Water Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StHospital Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Doctors Surgery Nearest Dr at Carcoar (12km from Lyndhurst)Pharmacy Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Supermarket Groceries avail from the Stix & Stones Café and Service Station

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Polkdinney Park - SA RVFD

Polkdinney Park is found in the town of Kyancutta, on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 551 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. The park was opened in 1986 as part of the Jublilee 150 commemorations, and contains a collection of typical farming equipment used in the early pioneer settlement days, along with the names of pioneers from the district carved into the fence posts around the park.There is ample space for parking of RVs including big rigs. There is no cost to stay, pets are permitted in the park, and bins and toilets are also provided. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Western side of Kyancutta Store behind public phone box, neg time limit, pets on lead, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: 7 days

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NEW SOUTH WALES

Abermain Bowling & Recreational Club - NSW RVFD

Situated on the fringe of the Hunter Valley's wine country, between Kurri Kurri and Cessnock, RV travellers can find a perfect place to park at the Abermain Bowling and Recreation Club.Self-contained vehicles can park on-site (entry is through the members’ car park), where the grassy area at the rear of the car park has room for up to seven vehicles. Awnings cannot be opened, but pets on a lead are permitted. Parking is provided for up to 72 hours free of charge.The friendly club has all the regular facilities including a bistro, which is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday through to Sunday. With six beers on tap, a TAB lounge, KENO, pool table and dart boards, it's the perfect place to escape for a refreshing drink in your down time. The club opens at 10am daily, seven days a week.Address: Cnr Armidale St & Goulburn St, AbermainCost: Nil chargeParking: Entry through member's car park, grassy area at rear of car park, 72hrs, awnings not to be opened, room for 7 vehicles up to 7m, pets on leadOpening Hours: 10am to 11pm

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