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Featured RV Friendly Events

VIC
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Ballarat Begonia Festival

Dates: 07/03/2026 - 09/03/2026

Times: 10am - 5pm

The Ballarat Begonia Festival is a long-running community and horticultural festival celebrating Ballarat’s rich gardening heritage. The event features extensive begonia displays within the historic glasshouse, live entertainment, gardening talks and demonstrations, market stalls, food vendors, children’s activities, and the traditional Begonia Festival Parade..

Admission: Free entry.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Streaky Bay Family Fish Day

Event date: 4 January 2026

Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association Inc. presents the annual and popular Family Fish Day on the iconic Streaky Bay Jetty.

There are big cash prizes for keen anglers who land the big one, and Killas, Streaky Bay will sell bait onsite for a bargain rate.

Registered anglers 18 years and under will receive a prize bag. A rod and reel is awarded to the unluckiest angler and on-the-spot giveaways for those serious anglers who are proving their merit. This ensures that most anglers walk away with prize money and/or as assortment of small fishing tackle items.

A catch-and-release policy is encouraged for the event.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from mid morning. 


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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Bundaberg - QLD RVFT

Bundaberg sits on Queensland’s glorious coastline, approximately 385 kilometres north of Brisbane. Centered on the picturesque Burnett River, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, this city retains a natural charm and relaxed lifestyle, which appeals to residents and visitors alike.RV travellers will find short-term parking available at the CMCA RV Park, which is located on Pyefinch Drive off Walker Street or Civic Av off Burrum St. Parking is available for up to 14 nights and for people travelling in self-contained vehicles. There is a cost of $7 per couple or $5 per solo to stay on-site, and access to a dump point and water is included. When visiting the Bundaberg region, experience an array of tourist attractions including a distillery tour of the popular Bundaberg Rum Distillery, and visit other popular sites such as Mon Repos Turtle Rookery and Hinkler Hall of Aviation. With an equable climate, relaxed lifestyle, modern shopping facilities and world-class eco-tourism experiences, Bundaberg is a wonderful place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBundaberg Visitor Information Centre36 Avenue St, Bundaberg East QLD 4670Ph: 1300 722 099www.bundabergregion.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)3 & 27 Quay St, BundabergShort Term ParkingCMCA RV Park - Pyefinch Drive off Walker Street or Civic Av off Burrum St, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpn non CMCA Members, 14 night maximum stay in any 21-day period, dump point, potable water, pets welcome on lead. Must be fully self contained.Dump PointHinkler Lions Tourist Park, University Dr Bundaberg during hours 5.30am - 6.30pm from Tuesday 3rd of February 2026. Next nearest dump point is at Childers Millennium Park.Lat: -24.8968 Long: 152.3141Potable WaterHinkler Lions Tourist Park, University Dr BundabergHospitalBourbong St, Bundaberg – Ph: 07 4150 2222Doctors SurgerySeveral general practitioners in Bundaberg. See VIC or internet for full listDentistSeveral dentists in Bundaberg. See VIC or internet for full listPharmacySeveral pharmacies in Bundaberg with at least one at each shopping centre and several in the main street.SupermarketAll major supermarkets & several independent supermarkets.
QUEENSLAND
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Royal Hotel Tiaro - QLD RVFD

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Crystal Brook - SA RVFT

Crystal Brook is located 197 kilometres north of Adelaide and is 111 metres above sea level. Named after the spring-fed creek next to which it was founded, Crystal Brook is a pleasant service centre in the heart of South Australia. Known for its natural scenery, historic buildings and laid-back approach to life, Crystal Brook is an oasis for RV travellers. If you would like to stay in town and explore the local region for a couple of days, parking is also available at Jubilee Park, which is located on Railway Terrace. A dump point, potable water, toilets, bins and covered seating are supplied, pets are allowed on leads and there is no cost for up to 48 hours. Travellers can pick-up information from the visitor centre, which doubles as an impressive gallery and antiques store. The main street and surrounds are convenient for large recreational vehicles and there is parking available in Adelaide Square, where travellers can easily walk into the main street. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Port Pirie Visitor Information Centre3 Mary Elie St, Port PiriePh: 08 8633 8700tourism@pirie.sa.gov.auwww.pirie.sa.gov.au  Casual Parking       Adelaide Square, Crystal Brook, unlimited all day parkingShort Term Parking           Jubilee Park, Railway Terrace, Crystal Brook SA (48hr), tlts, bins, covered seating, water, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Jubilee Park, Railway Terrace, Crystal Brook SAPotable Water          Jubilee Park, Railway Terrace, Crystal Brook SAHospital        Edmond Tce & Huddlestone Rd, Crystal Brook SA, Ph: 08 8636 1100Doctors Surgery     Crystal Brook Medical Centre, Claridge Rd, Crystal Brook SA, Ph: 08 8636 1180Pharmacy     Ramsey Pharmacy, 32 Bowman St, Crystal Brook SA, Ph: 08 8636 2063Supermarket            Foodland, Bowman St, Crystal Brook SA, Ph: 08 8636 2017