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

WA Coolgardie Outback Festival
Coolgardie Outback Festival

Date: 14 August - 16 August 2026

Get ready to experience Outback Rodeos premier event, the Coolgardie Outback Festival. Located just 20 minutes drive from Kalgoorlie Boulder the event takes place Friday 14th - Sunday 16th August 2026 and is to be held at the  Coolgardie Rodeo Grounds on the western edge of the town. 

Three action packed days of competitions, food and entertainment!

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QLD  YOWAH  OPAL FESTIVAL
YOWAH OPAL FESTIVAL

You are invited to our Annual Opals, Gems and More Festival. Held annually on the third weekend of July, the Yowah Opal Festival celebrates the world-renowned "Yowah Nut" with stunning gem displays, local markets, and authentic outback hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just chasing a good time, come fossick for your own treasures and enjoy live music under the stars. 

Friday 17th, Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th July 2026

Open 3 days from 7am - 4pm (Bar open evenings Fri, Sat & Sun)

YOMCSI Community Hall, Yowah QLD 4490



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NEW SOUTH WALES History Cruise - Clarence River Ferries
History Cruise - Clarence River Ferries

Wed 11 Jun '25 – Wed 06 May '26 (WEEKLY event)

Enjoy an informative history tour while cruising the beautiful Clarence River.

Departing from Yamba and Iluka, the Scenic River cruises to Harwood are approximately a 30-kilometre round trip, approximately four-hour river cruise.

A variety of lunch options are available, along with light refreshments and snacks, and there is a fully licensed bar on board.

Clarence River Ferries was formed in 1986. They operate a daily passenger service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka on the mouth of the majestic Clarence River

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Tumby Bay - SA RVFT
Tumby Bay - SA RVFT

Tumby Bay is located 45km north of Port Lincoln, on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is predominantly an agricultural district renowned for cereal crops and sheep farming.  When visiting Tumby Bay you will find craft shops, boutiques and local produce. Parking opposite the jetty at the traveller’s rest area will allow for you to stroll along the foreshore walking trail, where signage explains the native flora and fauna. This very flat area is also perfect for a bicycle ride. Visit the Rotunda Art Gallery with its display of local art and call into the Feral Fish Factory Gallery, where fish and other sea creatures are shaped from stainless steel. There is the skills centre, incorporating an olive press, where young people are trained in the olive industry, and several museums depicting the areas pioneering past. After your sightseeing, stop in at the Tumby Bakery for a delicious snack.Tumby Bay has a great self-contained RV Park on Lipson Road on the northern entrance to town with a dump point. Sites are $10 per night with bookings to be made online. The caravan park, which has tourist information, is in Tumby Terrace and all your grocery and medical needs are catered for in the streets around the foreshore.It’s easy to experience everything from the hills to the sea at Tumby Bay, with fantastic coast and country scenic drives, accessible beaches, great fishing and a variety of other interesting attractions.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Rodda's Roadhouse1 Bratten Way, Tumby BayPh: 08 8688 2584www.tumbybay.comCasual Parking       Travellers Rest Area, Tumby TerraceShort Term Parking           Self Contained RV Park, Lipson Rd, $10.00 pvpn, only bookings only. email: admin@tumbybay.sa.gov.au or 08 8688 2101Dump Point  Self Contained RV Park, Lipson RdPotable Water          Self Contained RV Park, Lipson RdHospital        Esplanade, Ph: 08 8688 2007Doctors Surgery     Esplanade, Ph: 08 8688 2200Dentist           Esplanade, Ph: 08 8682 1169Pharmacy     Spencer St, Ph: 08 8688 2148Supermarket            Newsagency & Grocer, Lipson Rd, Ph; 08 8688 2015; IGA, Spencer St, Ph: 08 8688 2010

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QUEENSLAND Jandowae Golf Club - QLD RVFD
Jandowae Golf Club - QLD RVFD

Stay and play at Jandowae Golf Club! In addition to their lush green golf course, this club offers RV travellers fantastic parking options. Located in the town of Jandowae, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, this small town has a lot to offer its visitors.RV parking is available on-site at the Jandowae Golf Club, where powered and unpowered sites are available (No tents allowed). Travellers can stay for up to 72 hours, and access to showers, bins, barbecues and toilets is available. Pets are also permitted on-site if they are on leads.Jandowae holds a major festival biennially, the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. This fantastic event recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to the town. This event attracts up to 4000 people, and it is encouraged that you plan your visit around the event.Cost: $5 per person, per night for visitors over 14. Additional $5 per vehicle for powered sites. Parking: 72hrs max stay, showers, bins, toilets, seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadOpening Hours: Bar open on demand.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Tailem Bend Football Club Oval - SA RVFD
Tailem Bend Football Club Oval - SA RVFD

Tailem Bend is situated on the cliffs of the Murray River, 99 kilometres east of Adelaide. The town came to be with the arrival of the railway line in 1887, and now thrives on pig farming, dairying and grain growing in the area.The Tailem Bend Football Club is found on Granites Road, and offers sites for $10 per vehicle per night. Please call the caretaker, Brian, to pay your fees and advise your length of stay (this is negotiable). Brian will also provide access to toilets, showers, and a BBQ on request. Potable water is provided, and pets are permitted on leads. During the football season meals are available for purchase on Thursday and Saturday evenings.For a glimpse into the pioneer era, “Old Tailem Town” is a theme park displaying the life of the settlers from 1860 to 1960. Or for those feeling brave, the park also offers nightly Ghost Tours.Cost: $10pvpn. Record of town expenditure is recorded at this site so please feel free to put your receipts etc into the box provided.Parking: Water, pets on leads, access to toilets, shower & BBQ (contact Brian), time limit neg. Keep left on entering towards netball courts, camping area under trees. Meals available Thurs & Sat during football season.Opening Hours: 7 days

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