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 Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival

Event date: 28 May 2027

The Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival celebrates the essence of the Burdekin region, renowned as the Sugarcane Capital of Australia, by showcasing its people, produce and culture.

Consisting of two headline events, the Sweet Days Hot Nights Festival starts with the Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire on Friday night, followed by the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships on Saturday at the Home Hill Showgrounds.

The Burdekin Cultural Fair featuring First Fire celebrates the diversity of the Burdekin region bringing together a diverse range of cultures through a variety of culinary delights, interactive activities and captivating entertainment. Don't miss the highlight of the night, the lighting of the first fire of the 2027 sugarcane crushing season. Hear the crackling of the crop burning, smell the sweet essence of the burning sugar and feel the heat of the fire as it tears through the paddock.

The Australian Hand Cane Cutting Championships is the ultimate test of skill and endurance, with competitors swinging their cane knives in hopes to be crowned the Australian Hand Cane Cutting Champion! Spectators will have the opportunity to walk through a paddock of burnt sugarcane, immersing themselves in the dirty, back-breaking work of a by-gone era. This family-friendly event promises great food, live music, captivating entertainment and so much more!

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QLD

Westech Field Days

Date: 8-9/9/26

The Barcaldine Westech Field Day committee invites you to join us on 8-9 September 2026 to continue our tradition of providing an action packed two full days of covering the interest of all ages.

Since its inception in 1983 Westech has earned a solid reputation amongst exhibitors and visitors alike as one of the best of its type. Known by our return visitors and exhibitors as the friendly field days, its reputation for providing an extensive array of equipment, product and information specific to the grazing industry and remote area living is unquestioned by the increasing number of exhibitors and visitors to the event.

The exhibitors enjoy good exposure to a receptive audience and visitors are treated to a smorgasbord of relevant and useful technology and products.

The event is held every three years which contributes significantly to its success, allowing for advances in rural technology and to maintain on-going interest and participation from exhibitors and its growing audience.

We look forward to renewing old friendships and welcoming new exhibitors and visitors to this great part of Central Western Queensland and to experience our friendly relaxed country atmosphere at the Westech Field Days once again.

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VICTORIA

Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of Nov

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians

and visitors alike.

With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Bencubbin - WA RVFT

Bencubbin - WA RVFT

Bencubbin is a small friendly country town located in the heart of Australia’s outback. The town is located approximately 275 kilometres north-east of Perth and has an approximate population of 294 people. Rich in agricultural lands and stunning natural landscapes, Bencubbin is a great place to unwind and reconnect with nature.RV travellers will find Bencubbin to be an inviting town, with several facilities on offer. Short and long-term parking is available at Bencubbin Caravan Park. The length of stay is negotiable, and the park offers facilities such as bins, toilets and barbecues. Unpowered sites are available at a rate of $11 per vehicle per night and powered sites are available at a rate of $26 per vehicle per night. Visitors can also access showers for a $5.50 fee. Both a dump point and potable water are accessible at the park. Whilst in town, visitors should take some time to visit the Bencubbin Museum. The museum’s main attraction is a piece of the Bencubbin Meteorite. Several important meteorites were recovered in Western Australia during a 48-year period between 1912 and 1960. The most important was Bencubbin, which has been proven to be a rarity and have significant scientific importance. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBencubbin Community Resource CentreLot 283 Monger St, BencubbinPh: 08 9685 1007www.bencubbin.crc.net.auCasual Parking(near retail centre)Monger St, BencubbinShort & Long Term ParkingBencubbin Caravan Park, Koorda-Bullfinch RdNegotiable stay limit, $11pvpn unpowered, showers $5.50. $26pvpn powered, pets on lead, bins toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointBencubbin Caravan Park, Koorda-Bullfinch RdLat: -30.818902 Long: 117.863082 Potable WaterBencubbin Caravan Park, Koorda-Bullfinch RdHospitalNearest Hospital is at KununoppinDoctors SurgeryGP visits every Wednesday, 73 Monger St – Ph: 08 9685 1229DentistNearest dentist in Wongan HillsPharmacyNearest pharmacy in Wongan HillsSupermarketCorner Monger & Rupe Sts – Ph: 08 9685 1442

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QUEENSLAND Chinchilla - QLD RVFT

Chinchilla - QLD RVFT

Chinchilla is located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane along the Warrego Highway. The town was established in 1878, and while a number of industries prosper in the area, Chinchilla is perhaps most famous for its melon production, supplying 25% of Australia’s melons. There’s plenty to see and do, including sporting matches, tours, trivia nights, the big melon weigh-in, a pip spitting competition, cooking shows, melon dash, melon skiing, melon bullseye, melon eating competition, melon smashing (where only the head can be used) and much, much more.Those visiting Chinchilla can find short and long-term parking at Chinchilla Weir, donations are payable to the Visitor Information Centre. A dump point is located at Wondai Road.A number of other delightful and diverse experiences await you in Chinchilla. Nature lovers will enjoy the amazing variety of bird life and unusual flora, and history buffs will find hours of enjoyment discovering the historic landmarks on the various tourist drives available. The Barakula Forest Drive is one such tour, and along the way you will find numerous flora and fauna species (including over 60 wattle species), a mysterious grave, the old stockyards, and peaceful lagoons. Chinchilla is also recognised as one of the largest areas of petrified wood in the world, and fossickers can search for these ancient specimens on several properties in the area. Visit White Gums Gallery, or the Chinchilla Historical Museum with its comprehensive display of farming machinery, the first tickets issued by Qantas, and fashions of yesteryear. Chinchilla is also a stop on The Leichhardt Trail, which explores sites relevant to the life of botanist Friedrich Leichhardt, who disappeared in 1848.Tourist/Visitor Centre Chinchilla VIC, Warrego Hwy, Chinchilla QLDPh: 07 4679 4491chinchilla.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.auwww.westerndownsqueensland.com.auCasual Parking Railway Street (railway side) or in Bell Street (northern side) near Helena StreetShort Term Parking and Long-Term Parking Chinchilla Weir, donations to VIC. Toilets, Picnic Shelters, Fire Pits, Powered and & Non Powered sites. No Bookings first in best dress. Dump Point Wondai RdPotable Water Chinchilla Vistor Centre, VIC. no cost- key required. Hospital Slessar St, Ph: 07 4662 8888Doctors Surgery 58 Middle St, Ph: 07 4662 7188Dentist 50 Middle St, Ph: 07 4662 8311Pharmacy Chinchilla Pharmacy, 58 Middle St, Ph: 07 4662 7162; Grath’s Amcal Pharmacy, 32 Middle St, Ph: 07 4662 8588Supermarket IGA, Heeney St, Ph: 07 4662 7553; Super IGA, Middle St, Ph: 07 4668 9820; Woolworths, crn Bell St & First Ave, Ph: 1300 767 969; Foodworks, crn Glasson St & Windmill Rd, Ph: 1800 356 395

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Kimba - SA RVFT

Kimba - SA RVFT

Kimba is a rural service town on the Eyre Highway, sitting at the top of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is widely renowned for the ‘big galah’, which stands 7 metres tall on the side of the highway. The ‘big galah’ marks the halfway point between the east and west coasts of Australia.For those travelling along the Eyre Highway and looking for a place to stop, the Lions Park offers free short-term parking. There is no cost to stay on-site, and access to toilets, a BBQ area and gazebo is available. Please note there is no power available. A dump point is available for use at Kimba Recreation Reserve and potable water is also available on-site.Kimba is the eastern gateway to the spectacular Gawler Ranges. Only a 100 kilometres drive north-west, visitors have the chance to experience the open spaces and solitude of the outback. Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Bay on Railway Terrace is a uniquely designed structure displaying directions and features of the Gawler Ranges National Park.Kmabi is a multi-award winning free camp and named in the hall of fame for the Grey Nomads Awards, camp kitchen with access to free hot plate bbqs, hot & cold running water in the kitchen for dishes, graveled parking to minimize dust, toilets, coin-operated showers, mega mural, pet friendly, dump point, portable water, access to community clubs and within walking distance of the township.Tourist/Visitor Centre Council Office, 9 Cross St, Kimba SAPh: 08 8627 2335www.kimba.sa.gov.auCasual Parking Cross St, High St, Park Tce & South Tce, North TceShort Term Parking Lions Park, Park Terrace & Recreation Reserve, North TerraceLong Term Parking Recreation Reserve, Old Pinkawillinie School site & Lake GilliesDump Point Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to use Potable Water Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to fill a water tankHospital Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2400Doctors Surgery Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2500Pharmacy 46 High St, Ph: 08 8627 2060Supermarket IGA Friendly/Newsagency, High St, Ph: 08 8627 2006; IGA Everyday, Sth Tce, Ph: 08 8627 2015

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