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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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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.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Flame Festival - Copper Coast

Event date: 8 - 10 May 2026

Get ready to ignite your senses at the FLAME Festival 2026, a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community across the Copper Coast. Returning for its third edition, this biennial event lights up the towns of Kadina, Moonta, and Wallaroo with a spectacular showcase of local talent and artistic flair.

Whether you're a curious visitor or a proud local, FLAME Festival offers something for everyone, a chance to connect, create, and celebrate the spirit of the Copper Coast.


QLD
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Mackay Show

Dates: 16/06/2026 - 18/06/2026

Times: 9am-4pm

Get ready for three big days of fun, food and festivity at the Mackay Show! Held at the iconic Mackay Showgrounds, this beloved regional event brings together exciting rides, delicious local food, lively entertainment, fireworks, and unforgettable agricultural and animal displays. Whether you’re exploring livestock competitions, cheering on woodchoppers, or grabbing a showbag in Sideshow Alley, there’s something for everyone. Bring the whole family and celebrate community spirit in the heart of Mackay!


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Loxton - SA RVFT

Loxton is a relatively small town located on the south bank of the River Murray in the Riverland region of South Australia and is a service town for the surrounding districts. Loxton is often referred to as the 'Garden Town of the Riverina,' as the town has beautifully maintained gardens that have grown to adapt to the changing climatic conditions.Those visiting Loxton will find several short term parking areas within the town, including an unlimited stay at the RV Precinct, located on the Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park, Sophie Edington Drive, for $9 per person per night. A dump point is available adjacent to the holiday park, and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations within town.When visiting Loxton, you will find plenty to see and do. The town is renowned for its first class attractions and nationally recognised golf course, as well as a thriving business centre, wine tasting and annual festivals and events.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Bookpurnong Terrace, LoxtonPh: 08 8584 8071requests@visitloxton.com.auwww.visitloxton.com.auCasual Parking       Bookpurnong RdEdward Str- 2-minute walk to the supermarket and main shopping area Short Term Parking           Thieles Sandbar and Rilli Reserve: 21 days maximum stay (in accordance with the Crown Land Management Act of 2009), Fee: $0 PVPN.Dump Point  Grant Schubert Drive, adj to the Lions Picnic Park & Loxton Riverfront Holiday Park by the Murray River or AW Traeger Dr, opposite the swimming pool.Potable Water          On purchase of fuel: BP Service Stn, Bookpurnong Rd; Schwarz Motor Repairs, Bookpurnong Rd; Flight Motors, Bookpurnong Rd; Available at the Grand Schubert Drive Dump Point.Hospital        Drabsch St, Ph: 08 8584 8555Doctors Surgery     11 Anzac Cres, Ph: 08 8584 7321Dentist           11 Anzac Cres, Ph: 08 8584 7434Pharmacy     6 East Terrace, Ph: 08 8584 7525Supermarket            IGA, 26 East Terrace, Ph: 08 8584 7111; Woolworths, Martha St, Ph: 08 8584 6151; Big River, East Terrace, Ph: 08 8584 7255
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Yandanooka Town Hall

Yandanooka is located in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 348km north of Perth. The name comes from an Aboriginal term meaning ‘plenty of hilly country in sight’. Thomas Whitfield was the first European settler to the region in the 1850s, and when the Midland Railway opened in 1895, a siding was built at the current town site. Later the siding was moved 4 kilometres south, and in 1919 the town was gazetted.For those visiting the region, The Yandanooka Town Hall offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge. Toilets are available, and pets on leads are permitted.Yandanooka Town Hall is the perfect base to explore all the region has the offer, as it is ideally located 20 minutes from the town of Three Springs, where you will find a variety of services including doctor and dentist. The region is best visited during ‘Wildflower Season’ between August and September.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd, turn onto Yandanooka North East Road, follow for approx. 400m (first parking and is found directly off the first bend)Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, toilets, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7days
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Alpana Station Blinman - SA RVFD

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.