RV Friendlies & Events

Alford is a small village on the Yorke Peninsula, located 170 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Settlement began in Alford around 1882, and the town was named after Henry Alford - pioneer of the South Australian Police.The Alford Recreation Park has been developed on the site of the old Alford Primary School, and welcomes stays of up to 72 hours for a small donation. There’s plenty of room for RVs of all sizes, with up to 30 sites available. The park offers excellent facilities including a free dump point and potable water, as well as covered seating, toilets, bins and barbeques.Just 11 kilometres from Alford is Tickera Bay, which is said to be the best crabbing beach in Australia. Also, nearby is Wallaroo, which has some beautiful swimming beaches that are extremely popular in the summer months. Cost: Donation requested in collection 'Kangaroo & Emu" boxParking: Entrance to park located opposite tennis courts on Haldines Road. c/seating, bins, toilets, water, BBQ, power, 72hrsOpening Hours: 7 days

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

Mangowine Homestead is an historic homestead in Nungarin, Western Australia, built by Charles and Jane Adams. It comprises a cottage built in approximately 1876, and has an adjacent building that was constructed in 1889 as an inn. In 1968, the granddaughter of Charles and Janes, Olive Warwick, handed the property over to the National Trust of Australia and was later opened to the public in 1973. The Homestead offers parking at a cost of $12 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $22 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The time limit is negotiable. Please note, Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088.Cost: Unpowered $12pvpn, Powered $22pvpnParking: NegotiableOpening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm to 4pm, Sat – Sun: 10am to 2pm & 1pm to 4pm. Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088