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

NT Darwin Festival
Darwin Festival

Dates:  5 – 23 August 2026

This unmissable celebration brings together the spirit of the Top End with a vibrant program of arts, culture, food, stories, dancing, and laughter to fill your heart, mind, and soul.

Over 18 unforgettable days, experience theatre, music, comedy, circus, cabaret, dance, visual arts, unique food and beverage experiences, and awe-inspiring storytelling. Loved by locals and adored by visitors, this annual festival is the centrepiece of Darwin's dry season, making August the best time of year to visit.

Through dynamic programming, innovative partnerships, and a commitment to artistic expression, artists from the Northern Territory, Australia, and around the world come together to share, connect, and inspire through the power of the arts. Darwin Festival continues to entertain and unite audiences, cementing its place as a leading cultural event in the Northern Territory and beyond.

All tickets from $0 to $79

Free and paid events. Average ticket price $44


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SA Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival
Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival

Warm Up Your Winter with Art, Colour and Community!
 Get ready for the Port Pirie SALA Winter Festival — the ultimate celebration of creativity and culture in the Mid North! From 10 am to 10 pm on Saturday 1 August 2026, Memorial Park will be transformed into a vibrant hub of art installations, live music, workshops, food stalls and family-friendly fun. Celebrate the launch of the Regional SALA Weekend, meet talented local artists, enjoy delicious flavours and experience the magic of illuminated artworks as night falls. Best of all — entry is free! Come for the art, stay for the good vibes!

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NEW SOUTH WALES  Merriwa Springtime Show
Merriwa Springtime Show

Event date: Friday 18 September - Sunday 20 September 2026

 An Agricultural show that fosters agricultural pursuits in the community.

The show strives to showcase agricultural achievement and foster young farmers and judges in the region.

The show holds events for sheep, cattle, horses, poultry, Young Judges and Farmers, horticulture, photography, art, needlework, preserves, and cooking.

This is a family-friendly show that nurtures the community.


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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Alpana Station Blinman - SA RVFD
Alpana Station Blinman - SA RVFD

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Cleve - SA RVFT
Cleve - SA RVFT

Cleve is located on the Eyre Peninsula, south of Whyalla. This small township is the ‘Rural Heart of Eyre Peninsula’, with its major industries being agriculture and retail. Cleve’s history dates back to the 1850s. The area was seen as good wheat and sheep country, but the harshness of the environment and the loneliness of the Eyre Peninsula discouraged women settlers, with the first female arriving nine years after her husband. Today, Cleve is a quiet little community with an attractive main street. There is a number of mosaic and public artworks on display, depicting local heritage and culture. The National Trust Agricultural and Folk Museum is located in the old Council Chambers in Third Street and is open upon request. The Lions Centenary Park is just the place for a barbecue or picnic. The Yeldulknie Weir is located five kilometres from town and was completed in 1912 to supply the towns of Arno Bay and Cowell. Here you are able to explore the State Heritage listed Wheelhouse and the walking trails, while taking in a picnic or barbecue in this picturesque recreational area.Cleve and its surrounding district has everything from the magnificent scenery of the plains and hills to the seaside beauty of Arno Bay. Go sailing and fishing on the coast, enjoy the spectacular views of the hills and Spencer Gulf.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Cleve Newsagency, Fourth St, ClevePh: 08 8628 2183RV Friendly Parking  Main Street Fourth StreetShort- & Long-Term Stay  Cleve Showgrounds2 Rudall Road, Cleve SA 5640 Contact Lydon Crosby (President) - 0428 827 749 Cleve showground provide Rv Sites which are close to the towns Amenities and Facilities. The Rv Site has an Honesty box, a powered site costs $15 a night and an unpowered site costs $10 a night. The facilities at the Rv Site toilets, a camp kitchen and coin operated showers, A playground, public toilets, picnic area and Barbeque facilities can be found across the road in the Cleve Centenary Park for your Convenience.   Dump Point  Cleve ShowgroundsPotable Water          Cleve Showground, Birdseye HwyHospital        North Terrace, Ph: 08 8628 2399Doctors Surgery     13 Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2004Pharmacy     23 Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2072Supermarket            Foodland, Main St, Ph: 08 8628 2158

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TASMANIA Stanley - TAS RVFT
Stanley - TAS RVFT

Stanley is located 127 kilometres west of Devonport and 224 kilometres west of Launceston.  The historical village of Stanley is the tourism centre of the Far Northwest Coast. Step back in time discovering Highfield Historical Site, the Discovery Museum and Joe Lyon Cottage. Wander the historical streets of Stanley and experience the ‘Heritage Walk’ and explore the charming shops and busy cafes and restaurants. Sample some of the freshest produce the area has to offer including beef, crayfish, oysters, abalone and scallops. Adventure to the top of an ancient Volcanic plug ‘The Nut’ on the Nut chairlift or walk. Experience 360-degree views of the historical and picturesque village of Stanley. Stroll to the penguin viewing platform just on dark and view the little blue penguins arriving back to their rookery and chicks. In Stanley you will find accommodation for every occasion and budget from RV, caravan park, country style pub and luxury accommodation.  Stanley Recreation Grounds, located on Marine Esplanade, (overlooking Sawyer Bay), offers visitors parking for up to 7 nights, for $15 per vehicle per night or $70 per vehicle for 7 nights. A dump point and potable water can be found adjacent to Tatlows Beach public toilets. Tourist/Visitor Centre       10 Church St, Stanley 7331Ph: 03 6413 5333info@stanleyandtarkine.com.auwww.stanleyandtarkine.com.auCasual Parking       Church St & Wharf RdShort & Long Term Parking        Stanley Recreation Grounds, Marine Esplanade, fronts Tatlows Beach (overlooking Sawyer Bay), $15 pn, $70 for 7 nightsDump Point  Marine Esplanade, near the Rec Grounds.Lat: -40.764335Long: 145.288624Potable Water          Adj to Tatlows Beach public tltsHospital        74 Brittons Rd, Smithton, Ph: 03 6452 4650, (22km)Doctors Surgery     14 King St, Smithton, Ph: 03 6452 2555, (22km)Pharmacy     8 Church St, Stanley, Ph: 03 6458 1262SupermarketIGA, Cnr Marine Esp & Wharf Rd, Ph: 03 6458 1263

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