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Featured RV Friendly Events

TASMANIA

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.

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VIC

Kyabram RV Country Music Festival

Event date: 4 November - 9 November 2025

This annual event attracts RV enthusiasts and country music fans from across Australia, offering a blend of live performances, community activities, and regional exploration.

The festival kicks off with free walk-up performances from November 4 to 7, hosted by Rod and Rhonda Owen, providing a platform for aspiring artists. Mystery bus tours on Wednesday and Thursday offer attendees a chance to discover local attractions, with destinations revealed only on the day. On Friday, the Kyabram Spring Market runs from 9 am to 4 pm, featuring a free shuttle service between the showgrounds and the town centre.

The main event on Saturday, November 8, features performances by artists such as Brian Letton, Sandie Dodd, Rodney Vincent, Vanessa Sanger, and Owen Blundell, backed by the band Redbak. Sunday begins with a Poet’s Breakfast at 8 am, followed by a Country Music Marathon from 10 am to 6 pm, culminating in a grand finale with all artists on stage.

On-site camping is available, with powered sites at $25 per night and unpowered sites at $20 per night, accommodating up to two guests per site. Tickets for the Sunday all-day pass are priced at $30 for adults, while children under 15 can attend for free when accompanied by a paying adult.

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TASMANIA

Campbell Town Show

Event date - 2 June to 3 June 2023.

The Campbell Town Show is a traditional sheep and agricultural show across 2 days. We host the popular AWI Fashion Parade on the Saturday, shearing, wood chopping, horse and dog events including the smithies, yard dogs, dog high jump and the sausage dog race! The exhibition hall is as always brimming with something for the entire family. There is all the fun of sideshow alleys, rides, games, pet parade, food stalls and many other fun family activities.

We aim to give you and your family 2 great days out while promoting the diverse and amazing Agriculture of the Tasmanian Midlands.

Campbell Town is in the Northern Midlands of Tasmania is a 50 minute drive south from Launceston (67km) and 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from Hobart (120km). The Campbell Town Show Grounds are on the corner of Church Street and Glenelg Street.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA

Cohuna - VIC RVFT

Cohuna is situated in the Loddon Murray Region of Northern Victoria, approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Cohuna is a picturesque town in a natural setting, on the banks of Gunbower Creek and only a 10 minute drive to the Murray River. The bridge that crosses Gunbower Creek provides access to Gunbower Island, which is comprised of the Gunbower National Park and State Forest, home to over 160 species of native water birds and numerous species of native animals.Visitors to Cohuna have access to RV parking at Garden Park for up to 72 hours. There is no fee to stay, and pets on leads are welcome. A free dump point can be found on Cohuna Island Road (opposite entrance to the Holiday Park), and potable water is accessible on King George Street. The Cohuna Golf Course also offers long-term stays with a negotiable time limit for $10 per vehicle per night which includes the use of all club house facilities.With an array of water and nature based activities on offer in Cohuna, visitors will find plenty to do to fill in several days. Canoeing, bird watching, bushwalking and picnicing are just some of the pastimes enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Info Centre90 King George St, Cohuna, VICP: 03 5456 2047www.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking 90 King George St, CohunaShort Term Parking Garden Park, Cohuna Island Rd, pets on lead, (72hrs), nil chargeLong Term Parking Cohuna Golf Course, 48 Golf Rd, (neg hrs), $10pvpn, inc use of all club house facs & discounted golfDump Point Cohuna Island Rd, opp entrance to the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday ParkPotable Water 90 King George St, CohunaHospital 144-158 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery 111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist 23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy 63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket 45-51 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2200

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Andamooka - SA RVFT

Andamooka is located approximately 600 kilometres north of Adelaide and is the largest town administered by the Outback Communities Authority. Andamooka Camping Ground is the ideal location at which to stop and explore the region. Parking is $4.00 per vehicle per night and includes access to toilets, bins, covered seating, water and barbecue facilities. Pets are allowed off the lead and potable water and a free dump point are available adjacent to the camping ground in the water dispensing unit on Water Way.The Andamooka Opal Fields are comprised of 24 separate fields, giving the area the appearance of a lunar landscape. Public noodling is welcome in certain areas; however, the public should not enter any ‘pegged’ claims. There are a variety of things for visitors to do in Andamooka; tour the opal fields, absorb the history, visit an underground house or one of the many opal showrooms and buy directly from the miner or the cutter.Tourist/Visitor Centre Andamooka Dukes Bottlehouse Motel & Post Office275 Opal Creek Boulevard, Andamooka SAPh: 08 8672 7007andamookaopal@hotmail.comwww.andamookaopal.com.au Casual Parking Opal Creek Boulevard, at the town parking bay approx. 150m from shops and 500m from PODodgy Drive, Andamooka Short & Long Term Parking \Donations of $4 per person per night for sites without power or of $12 per night for powered sites includes two persons plus additional $4 per person per night for extra persons. Andamooka Caravan & Camp Ground, cnr Opal Creek Blvd & Water Rd, Andamooka. Extended stays welcome. No permanent residents. Ablution block, BBQ kitchen, playground, potable water, pump out station, $15/night with power 2 people. Additional $6/person per night & per person unpowered. Enquiries: 0477 184 485 operates after hours. Dump Point Dump point ampground on Water Road - easy access.Potable Water Potable Water from town standpoint, adjacent to campground on Water Road $2/20 LitresHospital Hospital Rd, Ph: 08 8672 7087 or Mob: 0428 727 087 (call the mob & either a house call will be received, or the Frontier Services Andamooka Community Health will be visited by the on call nurse)Doctors Surgery Hospital Rd, Ph: 08 8672 7087 or Mob: 0428 727 087 (call the mob & either a house call will be received, or the Frontier Services Andamooka Community Health will be visited by the on call nurse)Pharmacy A pharmacy run is carried out twice a week & a pharmacy is avail in Roxby Downs (30km)Supermarket Andamooka Friendly Grocer, Dodgy Drv, Andamooka, Ph: 08 8672 7034

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Streaky Bay - SA RVFT

Streaky Bay is a coastal town on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula, just off the Flinders Highway, 303km north-west of Port Lincoln and 727km by road from Adelaide.The seaside town is known for its seafood and aquaculture centre, and anglers flock to the town in order to experience the stunning fishing locations.Visitors can relax and unwind at one of the many parks and gardens with playgrounds, shelters, BBQs and ample parking. Or if you are feeling more active, the town also has a 9 hole eco-friendly golf course and clubs are available to rent at the Visitor Information Centre, if you don’t happen to have any with you.Short-term parking is available at the Streaky Bay RV Site for $15 per vehicle per night, and a dump point and potable water can be found at the Streaky Bay Lions Park.With its pristine natural wonders, endless sandy beaches and warm friendly locals, Streaky Bay is a perfect base for you to explore the vast coastline of the Great Australian Bight and the hinterland that lies beyond.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre21 Bay Road, Streaky Bay SA 5680Ph: 08 8626 7033info@streakybay.sa.gov.auwww.streakybay.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)29 Alfred Tce, Streaky BayShort Term ParkingStreaky Bay RV Site, Alec Baldock Dr, Streaky Bay$15pvpn, 48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverageDump PointStreaky Bay Lions Park, East TceLat: -32.7951, Long: 134.2181Potable WaterStreaky Bay Lions Park, access from Alfred St. Payment requiredHospital1 Flinders Dr, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1009Doctors Surgery6 Williams Cres, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1072Dentist6 Burke St, Streaky Bay – Ph 08 8626 1629Pharmacy13 Bay Rd, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1036SupermarketFoodland, Bay Rd Streaky BayIGA, Alfred Tce

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