RV Friendlies & Events

Ashford is a small village of approximately 600 people and located in the north-east of New South Wales. RV tourists visiting the area can access both short and long-term parking at Ashford Caravan Park. For a rate of $13 per vehicle per night, access to showers, toilets, bins, water and the barbecue is included. The length of stay is negotiable, which is convenient for those wishing to stay in the area for an extended period of time. A dump point is also located within the caravan park, and potable water is available at the ISC Depot.The community of Ashford provides visitors with access to basic shops, churches, and recreation and entertainment facilities, including a pool, golf course and local bowling club. Other attractions within the area include Pindari Dam, MacIntyre Falls and the Ashford Caves.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreAshford Rural Transaction Centre30-32 Albury St, AshfordPh: 02 6725 4455Casual Parking (near retail centre)Martyn St between Albury St & Inverell StShort & Long Term ParkingAshford Caravan Park, 43 Bukkulla St Ashford$13pvpn, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointAshford Caravan Park, 43 Bukkulla St AshfordLat: -29.323030, Long: 151.097808Potable WaterISC Depot, Albury St AshfordDoctors SurgeryCnr Jubilee St & Martyn St Ashford – Ph: 02 6726 2000Pharmacy38 Albury St Ashford – Ph: 02 6725 4013SupermarketDuff St – Ph: 02 6725 4070

Cobden is a small town of approximately 1,800 people conveniently located between the Great Ocean Road and the Volcanic Lakes and Plains tourism regions. Cobden is a well-laid out town with wide streets and a central shopping strip. The town, which was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s, has all the facilities required for travellers looking to stock up on supplies. RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Cobden Free Camp on Bond Street. Parking is available up to 72 hours at no cost and is only available to those who are travelling in self-contained vehicles. The town’s dump point is available for use at the rear of the BP Roadhouse, with potable water accessible at Apex Park on Shenfield Street. Cobden’s stunning lake precinct has a golf course, bowling club and recreation reserves for sports. It’s not too far from popular fishing lakes (Purrumbete and Elingamite), if you’re keen to try and catch a fish or two. There’s plenty to keep visitors occupied since the former site of Cobden Racecourse was redeveloped and now houses a recreation precinct that consists of the Miniature Railway, Pioneer Park, Aerodrome, Restoration Group, G-Kart Track and Mini Golf Course.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Cobden Visitor Information Centre17 Curdie St, CobdenPh: 0456 150 899Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Lake Cobden (Shenfield St)Adams St, beside McQuinn’s PlumbingShort Term Parking    Cobden Free Camp, Bond StNil charge, 72hrs max stay, pets on lead, self-contained onlyDump Point    Rear of BP Roadhouse, 1234 Cobden-Camperdown RdPotable Water    Apex Park, Shenfield StHospital    9 Robinson St, Camperdown Ph: 03 5593 7300Doctors Surgery    5 Victoria St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 3011Pharmacy    43 Curdie St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 1057Supermarket    24 Curdie St, Cobden

Rainbow is a small town in north-west Victoria, just 400kms from Melbourne, in the southern Mallee region. The town was first settled in 1893 and flourished with the establishment of the railway line in 1899. Its name is derived from ‘Rainbow Rise’, a crescent shaped ridge covered in colourful wildflowers found west of the township.Those visiting Rainbow can find short-term parking on the old tennis courts located in Park Street. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 24 hours. There is a dump point located on-site as well as potable water, and pets on a lead are permitted.  Rainbow is an excellent place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The vibrant main street features a unique median strip of parkland with historical buildings and colourful hand-painted murals. Rainbow is the perfect base to explore the nearby Wyperfield National Park and Lake Hindmarsh. While visiting be sure to visit the Yuranga Homestead, an Edwardian-style home originally built in 1909, or drop into the Pella Church to view the magnificently restored pipe organ. Rainbow also hosts the Local Agricultural Show in October every year.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Hindmarsh Shire Council92 Nelson StreetNhill VIC 341803 5391 4429Casual Parking       King St Park & Railway St between Federal & Bow St.Short Term Parking           Park St on old tennis courts near dump point, 24hrs, pets allowed, nil chargeDump Point  Park St, RainbowPotable Water          Park St, RainbowHospital        2 Swinbourne Ave, 03 5391 4222Doctors Surgery     Tristar Medical Group, 14 Sanders St, 03 5395 1623Pharmacy     Rainbow Community Pharmacy, 6 Federal St, 03 5395 1023Supermarket            IGA X-Press, 36 Federal St, 03 5395 1090