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Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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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! 

NSW
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AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash

Date: 10/4/26 - 12/4/26

The 2026 AORC Pooncarie Desert Dash launches the Motorsport Australia Off Road Championship season with a fast, rugged, and fiercely competitive opener set in the remote Wentworth Shire of far‑west New South Wales. Held from 10–12 April 2026, the event sends competitors across harsh desert terrain, sandy creek beds, and wide‑open station country, creating a true test of endurance and machine reliability.

Spectators flock to the small outback township of Pooncarie to witness high‑horsepower off‑road machines tear through the landscape, bringing a festival‑like atmosphere to the region. The combination of challenging terrain, remote beauty, and intense competition has cemented the Desert Dash as one of the AORC’s most anticipated rounds, offering both seasoned teams and rising talents a dramatic stage to showcase their speed and resilience.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Australian Art Deco Festival – Leeton

Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026

An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.

More information available HERE


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

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 6pm-8pm
QUEENSLAND
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Croydon - QLD RVFT

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Three Springs - WA RVFT

The town of Three Springs is located on the North Midlands Highway, roughly 313 kilometres north of Perth, Western Australia. Three Springs is considered by many to be the hub of the North Midlands, and today, wheat farming is the primary industry in both the town and shire. For those travelling to the area, parking is available at Three Springs Short Stay Park, located at 36 Hall Street. A $10 deposit is required to stay here for use of amenities and is payable to the council office. This is able to be collected at the completion of your stay; however, a donation is appreciated. A dump point can be found at Hall St, between the Community Hall and Shire Office, as well as public toilets and potable water.The town has an array of parks and gardens for those who just wish to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Robinson Road-Arrowsmith River Crossing is a scenic drive with wildflowers galore. Or, for a unique photographic opportunity, Western Australia’s first Talc Mine is located just ten kilometres east of town. The overburdened heaps showcase a multitude of different coloured soils and provide a truly spectacular view.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Three Springs Visitor Centre, Railway Rd, Three Springs WAPh: 08 9954 1001http://www.threesprings.wa.gov.au/index.php/our-town/visitors-informationCasual Parking       Midlands Highway, Three SpringsShort Term Parking           Three Springs Short Stay Park, 36 Hall St, $10 deposit payable to council office. Maximum stay is 3 days. Codes for the Ablution Block at the Aquatic Centre can be collected from the Three Springs Shire between 8am & 4pm Monday to Friday.  Generators to be turned off by 9pm and not turned on before 6am.  Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and owners must clean up after their dog.  Noise to be kept to a minimum after 9pm to ensure enjoyment of all users.Long Term Parking            Arrino Townsite, Lot 47-54 Midlands Hwy, ArrinoDump PointHall St, between Community Hall and Shire Office. Public toilets located at same site.Potable Water          Potable water is available at the aquatic center and in the laneway between the Shire Admin Centre and Town Hall.Hospital        16 Thomas StDoctors Surgery     12 Thomas StDentist           12 Thomas StPharmacy     Sal’s Pharmacy, 13/94 Railway RdSupermarket            Three Springs IGA, 110 Railway Rd