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

NEW SOUTH WALES Streaky Bay Family Fish Day
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. 


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QUEENSLAND Childers Festival
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! 

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QUEENSLAND Woodford Folk Festival
Woodford Folk Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.

The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.

Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.

WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.

The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.

Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.

We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.


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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

QUEENSLAND Pinnacle Family Hotel - QLD RVFD
Pinnacle Family Hotel - QLD RVFD

The Pinnacle Family Hotel, famous for the ‘Pinnacle Pie,' is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, 64kms west of Mackay. You will instantly feel at home when you step inside the iconic family owned hotel. The new verandah is perfect to sit and enjoy the famous pie and a drink or two. Homemade pies are not the only item on the menu; there are crumb steaks and an extensive lunch and dinner menu as well. Self-contained vehicles are able to park at the hotel for 72 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Camping is permitted at the hotel. Pets on a lead are welcome. Cost: Self-contained vehicles $10pvpn. Parking: 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, water.Opening Hours: Full restaurant day and night

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NEW SOUTH WALES Griffith - NSW RVFT
Griffith - NSW RVFT

Griffith is a rich blend of cultures and traditions and has a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle more like a European city than one located in central New South Wales. The city’s unmistakable Italian heritage lives on in its passion for food and wine. The main street is speckled by street cafe’s and delicatessens that offer a wide selection of locally-made produce. Griffith also boasts a fun-packed calendar of events that encompasses everything from food, wine, gardens and multicultural festivals and events.The city is complemented by wide tree lined streets and radial patterns which are synonymous with Walter Burley Griffin and the city of Canberra. The region is the traditional land of the Wiradjuri people with the city and the surrounding region being developed with the onset of irrigation by soldier settlers and later on by Italian migrants.The region is a delight to travel around with the vibrant colours reflecting the different seasons. Set amongst a fertile backdrop of vineyards, orchards and farms, it’s hard to believe that the Griffith region was dismissed as being ‘uninhabitable’. Now a veritable oasis, thanks to the development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the early 1900s, the region is part of the largest food bowl of Australia.Griffith is also home to some of Australia’s prominent premium wineries such as McWilliam’s, De Bortoli, Casella, West End, Nugan and Warburn to name a few and is now one of Australia’s largest wine producing regions. Many are still family owned and enjoy an Italian heritage with centuries old winemaking traditions and a philosophy of enjoying good wine and good food with family and friends as a celebration of life.With friendly locals and a relaxed lifestyle, we welcome you to come and enjoy the many unique experiences, events and attractions Griffith offers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGriffith VIC, cnr Banna Ave & Jondaryn Ave, Griffith NSWPh: 1800 681 141Email: visitgriffith@griffith.com.auwww.visitgriffith.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Two dedicated parking zones. 1. Outside the VIC car park on Banna Ave and the 2nd Outside the VIC centre on the opposite side on Jondaryan Avenue coming in from the Kidman Way.Short Term ParkingThe Willows, Kookora St, entry via Walla Ave or Griffin Ave, (24hr), no feesLong Term ParkingLake Wyangan, Lakes Rd, (72hr)Dump PointThe Willows, Kookara StPotable WaterThe Willows, Kookara StHospitalNoorebar Ave Ph: 02 6969 5555Doctors Surgery3 Hanwood Road, Ph: 02 6963 0214; 134 Kookora Street, Ph: 02 6962 1100; 1 Animoo Avenue, Ph: 02 6964 5888; Shop 9 Drive Shopping Complex, Sanders Street, Ph: 02 6964 8337; 4 Noorebar Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 3029; 38-42 Jodaryan Ave, Ph 6964 4533; 125-127 Yambil Street, Ph: 02 6962 7661Dentist4 Noorebar Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 3029; 2 Palla Street, Ph: 02 6964 1888; 82 Yambil Street, Ph: 02 6962 3048Pharmacy398-400 Banna Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 3596; 222 Banna Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 2527; 10-12 Yambil Street, Ph: 02 6962 3033; 258 Banna Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 3010; 16 Probert Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 1876; 18 Bonegilla Road, Ph: 02 6964 5570; 292 Banna Avenue, Ph: 02 6962 1331SupermarketColes, Shop 838 Griffin Plaza, cnr Yambil & Crossing Streets; Driver IGA, Shop 10 Driver Shopping Complex, Sanders Street; Ritchies Supa IGA, 10-12 Yambil St; Rossies Foodworks – 493 Banna Ave; Woolworths, cnr Crossing & Banna Ave; Woolworths, cnr Burrell & Binya St

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Minnipa Apex Park - SA RVFD
Minnipa Apex Park - SA RVFD

Minnipa is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula, 34km west of Wudinna, in the midst of South Australia’s grain belt. Apex Park camping ground is on the main Eyre Highway and a convenient stopover point when traversing the Nullarbor.Parking is available on-site for up to 96 hours and caters for vehicles of all sizes. A donation for the stay is greatly appreciated. The park facilities include covered seating, coin-operated barbecues, toilets and a dump point. Pets on a lead are welcome. The town is well equipped with a general store, roadhouse, pub, vet clinic and a mechanic.The main attraction of Minnipa is the fascinating granite rock formations. Pildappa Rock is just a 20-minute drive and is the largest wave rock on the Eyre Peninsula. Also worth visiting is the Minnipa Agricultural Centre, and if you have time a day trip to sheep station country in the Gawler Ranges National Park, northeast of Minnipa is a must.Cost: Donation BoxParking: 96hrs, seating, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on leadOpening Hours: 7 days

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