RV Friendlies & Events



Australia is built for the open road — and RV Friendlies is how we celebrate the towns and places that welcome you with open arms.


The RV Friendly Town™ program recognises councils that go the extra mile for RV travellers, with easy access, safe parking and welcoming facilities. RV Friendly Destinations™ do the same for specific sites within a community — perfect for towns still building their offering.


We also share events happening in these towns, so members can plan their next trip around a local market, festival or rally, not just a place to park.


Together, these programs connect our 60,000+ members with places that genuinely want them there. Because when a town says "RV Friendly," you know you're welcome.


Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND North Queensland Elite Rodeo
North Queensland Elite Rodeo

Event date: 14 August - 16 August 2026

North Queensland Elite Rodeo is an action-packed weekend event featuring thrilling rodeo performances across Friday night and Saturday, day and night.

The full program showcases the very best in professional rodeo competition, putting the very best rodeo athletes against the best rodeo stock in the country.

Combining world-class competition, live entertainment, and a stunning bush setting, North Queensland Elite Rodeo celebrates community, culture, and country spirit - where the best come to ride and the crowd comes alive.

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NEW SOUTH WALES Cobargo Folk Festival
Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.




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TASMANIA Festival Of Voices
Festival Of Voices

Friday 28 June 2026 - Sunday 7 July 2026 (Annual)

Festival of Voices celebrates the transformative power of singing that brings people together. Inspired by the age-old tradition of gathering around a fire, this Tasmanian winter event series has become Australia's leading singing celebration. Since the first Festival in 2005, our series of events has become a symbol of warmth and community, drawing 30,000 people during the Festival period. The Big Sing Bonfire, where it all began, remains a vital part of the Festival, symbolising the joy and vitality of singing together. The program includes various music styles, including choral, contemporary, and cabaret, attracting music lovers worldwide. Experience Festival of Voices with opportunities to attend concerts, participate in learning and development sessions, and engage in informal singalongs. It's an immersive blend of entertainment and development, ensuring a well-rounded celebration where all can enjoy a shared passion for singing.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES Deano's Springwater Smoked Trout Farm - NSW RVFD
Deano's Springwater Smoked Trout Farm - NSW RVFD

Black Mountain is a village close to Armidale in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and home to Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm, which offers RV parking for travellers to the region.The smoked trout business welcomes RVers to park on-site for a negotiated length of stay. The business offers a CMCA member only rate of $25 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, and access to showers and toilets is included.Close to Armidale, there’s plenty to see and do during a stay at Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm. Take a drive and view the magnificent Waterfall Way or head back towards Guyra and take a photo with the Big Lamb. Cost: $25pvpn unpowered (CMCA member only rate)Parking: Negotiable stay limit, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, seating, pets on leadOpening Hours: 8am - 5pm

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA Southern Cross - WA RVFT
Southern Cross - WA RVFT

Southern Cross is located 375km east of Perth and 220km west of Kalgoorlie, on the Great Eastern Highway. The town was founded in 1888, by gold prospectors, and officially gazetted in 1890. Today, Southern Cross is the major town and administrative centre of the Shire of Yilgarn. The RV Service Facility is located on Achernar Street and Sirius Street, providing visitors with potable water, access to a dump point and casual parking within the CBD. For a longer stay, head out to the Old Information Bay, situated on the corner of the Great Eastern Highway and Three Boys Road, just west of Southern Cross.Southern Cross, with its historic gold mining feel, is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The main attractions in the area include the Number 6 Pumping Station, the Old Cemetery, the Court House and Museum, and Frasers Mine.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Shire of Yilgarn23 Antares St, Southern Cross WAPh: 08 9049 1001www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Casual ParkingIn CBD, Antares St & Achernar St, Southern CrossShort Term ParkingOld Information Bay, cnr Great Eastern Hwy & Three Boys Rd, W of Southern Cross, (24hr)Dump PointRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossPotable WaterRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossHospitalCoolgardie Rd (Great Eastern Hwy), E end of town, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9081 2222Doctors SurgeryCnr Achernar St & Altair St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1152DentistMerredin (110km)PharmacySouthern Cross Pharmacy, Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1056SupermarketIGA with Butcher, 22 Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1074

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NEW SOUTH WALES Coopernook Hotel - NSW RVFD
Coopernook Hotel - NSW RVFD

Their website says it all... "We welcome travellers and are RV and Caravan friendly".  They offer camping for self contained RVs and caravans behind the pub. Please advise the bar of your intention if you are planning to stay.  The new owners, Ken & Jan, would love to meet you as you pass through.  Enjoy a meal and a cold beverage while you're here.  The hotel has undergone significant renovations and upgrades to the bar, dining room, accommodation & the beer garden.Ten recently refurbished "pub-style" rooms provide budget accommodation for travellers.  From $30 per person twin share including a continental breakfast.The hotel's bistro is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.Cost: Call at bar for site allocation.  Fee of $25 which then is a voucher for you to use in the hotelParking: Room for up to 20 vehiclesHours: Sunday – Thursday: 10am till late, Friday & Saturday: 10am till late

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