CMCA - RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES

Australian Art Deco Festival – Leeton

Event date: Friday 10 July - Sunday 12 July 2026

An annual event, the Festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and is Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. There is something for everyone to enjoy, with an extensive program of exhibitions, markets, music, and workshops, there’s plenty to explore.

More information available HERE.

Find out more

NEW SOUTH WALES

Aberdeen Highland Games

Event date - Saturday 4 July 2026

The annual Aberdeen Highland Games takes place on first weekend in July each year and is run in conjunction with the Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week.

During the day a number of events take place together with stalls providing food great coffee and Scottish/Celtic displays all of which represent traditional Celtic culture and recreation.

The games are a gathering of pipe bands, Clans, dancers, heavy event participants, to help celebrate the Scottish/Celtic history of the Upper Hunter. There are a number of novelty events for children.

Parking is free attendants will guide you in.

More information available HERE.

Find out more

NSW

150th Bega Show

Date: 27.2.26 – 1.3.26

For the 150th time the whole community has gathered to share and celebrate the best of what it has to offer.

For locals it is the one time and place to guarantee a catch up. For visitors, the show captures the heart and soul of the area.

Three full days culminating in the town stopping Demolition Derby.

Hold your breath as the top pole rattles on the jumps, laugh at the Farmers Challenge be amazed at the finery of the champion rooster.

There is a non-stop entertainment roster- free with your entry. Main arena, street theatre, large jam-packed pavilions to check produce, preserves, art, handcrafts, floral splendour. Also, cows, sheep, poultry, horse competitions, Animal Nursery and Pet Show to check out.

All ages and tastes are catered for - massive sideshow rides for the young and young at heart- try dodgem!

Specialty food tasting and judging, [like oysters and cheeses], big purse woodchop .

Diverse food from dagwoods to international cuisine, and the slow cook BBQ battle.

Spectacular fireworks on Friday after gravity defying horse jumping. More gravity defying dog jumping and regular FMX Motocross across the weekend.

Savour the atmosphere from the stands, bar or veranda of the new pavilion overlooking the entire ground with a stunning view over Dr George mountain, while enjoying your barista coffee and live music interludes.

Find out more

Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES

Kurri Kurri - NSW RVFT

Kurri Kurri is a small town located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, approximately 120km north-west of Sydney. Kurri Kurri is well renowned for its murals, with over 60 displayed throughout the town. These magnificent public artworks tell the story of the people, events and places that shaped the areas unique culture and heritage.Travellers passing through the town can find free accommodation at Kurri Kurri Central Oval, located in Allworth Street. Sites are available for 72 hours. Vehicles must be self-contained; however, bins and water are provided. Pets on a lead are permitted.When visiting Kurri Kurri, experience an array of tourist attractions including a day trip to the surrounding wine region of the Hunter Valley, the Big Kookaburra located in Rotary Park, a visit to the steam railway or watch a movie at the local drive-in cinema. Kurri Kurri is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreKurri Kurri Visitor Information Centre199 Lang St, Kurri KurriPh: 02 4936 1909www.visitkurrikurri.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Barton St, southern side of Rotary Park, Kurri KurriShort Term ParkingKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation StsSelf-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, mobile coverage, bins, water, pets on leadDump PointKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation StsLat: -32.82313 Long: 151.48172Potable WaterKurri Kurri Central Oval, Allworth St, between Hopetoun & Coronation Sts, near dump point site.Hospital434 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4936 3200Doctors Surgery312 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4937 1022DentistHappy Tooth, 3 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4936 2011PharmacyPriceline Pharmacy, Kingsway Plaza – Ph: 8 Lang St, Kurri Kurri – Ph: 02 4937 1162SupermarketColes, 259 Lang St – Ph: 02 4936 5100Aldi, 106 Barton St – Ph: 13 25 34IGA, 178 Lang St – Ph: 02 4937 2588

Find out more

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Bower Reserve Camping Area - SA RVFD

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

Find out more

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Iron Knob Campground - SA RVFD

Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs

Find out more