RV Friendlies & Events

Bower is located approximately 113 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia. This small town was named after a South Australian Member of Parliament (1865 – 1887) David Bower, who donated land to the area. By 1916, Bower had become a dispatch centre for mallee roots and timber, which were loaded in at the railway station and then sent to Adelaide.Those visiting Bower can find short term parking at Bower Reserve Camping Area. Here, a privacy fence was recently erected, offering a quiet and secure area to park in overnight. Unpowered sites are available for $5 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $10 per vehicle per night. An additional fee of $2 is required for use of the dump point. The Reserve also has plenty of facilities available, including some power, toilets, water, barbecue stations and tennis courts.Bower Hall and Reserve is a great destination when exploring local surrounding regions.Address: Kapunda Morgan Road, BowerPhone: Progress Association 08 8581 0597Cost: Unpowered $5pvpn, Powered $10pvpn, donation box in BBQ shed opposite tennis court and war memorial, $2 for dump pointParking: Unlimited parking near BBQ or opposite tennis courts

The Pondering Frog Tearoom is located on the Tasman Highway, (11km south of Bicheno), 400 metres from the Coles Bay turn-off and approximately 177 kilometres north-east of Hobart. The tearoom is open every day and offers homemade ice creams, Devonshire teas, lunches and snacks. Jams, chutneys, pickles, fruit wine and liqueurs are also available for sale. The majority of produce is sourced locally to provide a true taste of Tasmania.The Pondering Frog allows self-contained vehicles to park on their grounds for up to 96 hours with payment via a donation box on site. Pets on leads are permitted, and bins and water are accessible.There is an abundance of natural beauty to explore in the Bicheno area. Freycinet National Park and the famous Wineglass Bay are close by, perfect for kayaking and walks along the peninsula. No visit to Bicheno would be complete without taking an evening Bicheno Penguin Tour, an up close experience with penguins in their natural habitat.Cost: $10 per vehicle per nightParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 96hrs, pets on lead, some mobile coverage, bins, waterOpening Hours: Tearoom - Summer: 8am – 7pm; Winter: 9am – 5pm. Tearoom is licensed

Ardlethan is a rural service town located at the northern gateway to the Coolamon Shire. Originally known as Rosebank, Ardlethan was proclaimed a village in 1908. Just two minutes off the Newell Highway, the town has plenty of charming stores and eateries to keep its visitors entertained. RV travellers visiting town can park their self-contained vehicle at the Ardlethan Short Stay Car Park on Ariah Street. Visitors can stay for up to 72 hours at no cost for an unpowered site, and power is available for just $2 per 12 hours. Potable water is available at the site, however, the dump point is located on Stewart St.Ardlethan is the birthplace of the Australian kelpie, and the nature and heritage walk in town gives visitors the chance to learn about the town’s link to this breed of dog. Casterton in Victoria also claims to be the birthplace of the kelpie. To assert its claim as the birthplace, Ardlethan has a bronze statue of a kelpie in Stewart Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    C/- Coolamon Shire Council55 Cowabbie St, CoolamonPh: 02 6930 1800Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah StShort Term Parking    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St72hrs, nil charge unpowered, power $2 for 12 hours, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump Point    Stewart St, ArdlethanPotable Water    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St - Behind the toilet blockDoctors Surgery    Redmond St, 02 6978 2066Pharmacy    32A Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2068Supermarket    Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2171