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 Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah
Thomas Dambo’s Giants of Mandurah

The exhibition will remain until at least the end of 2026, including the Subiaco Giant. 

Step into a world of wonder as internationally acclaimed Danish artist Thomas Dambo brings his breathtaking wooden sculptures to life in Giants of Mandurah. Crafted entirely from recycled materials, these larger-than-life trolls are hidden throughout Mandurah’s stunning natural landscapes — from bushland trails to coastal wetlands.

Perfect for families, nature lovers, and art enthusiasts alike, this free outdoor adventure invites you to explore, discover, and reconnect with the environment in a playful and meaningful way. Each Giant has its own story, personality, and secret location waiting to be found.

Gather your friends, charge your phone for photos, and set off on a treasure hunt unlike any other — the Giants are waiting!

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NEW SOUTH WALES Streaky Bay Family Fish Day
Streaky Bay Family Fish Day

Event date: 4 January 2026

Streaky Bay Tourism and Business Association Inc. presents the annual and popular Family Fish Day on the iconic Streaky Bay Jetty.

There are big cash prizes for keen anglers who land the big one, and Killas, Streaky Bay will sell bait onsite for a bargain rate.

Registered anglers 18 years and under will receive a prize bag. A rod and reel is awarded to the unluckiest angler and on-the-spot giveaways for those serious anglers who are proving their merit. This ensures that most anglers walk away with prize money and/or as assortment of small fishing tackle items.

A catch-and-release policy is encouraged for the event.

A sausage sizzle and refreshments will be available from mid morning. 


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QUEENSLAND Childers Festival
Childers Festival

Event date - from 23 July 2026

Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!

Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.

The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.

Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more! 

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

WESTERN AUSTRALIA Merredin - WA RVFT
Merredin - WA RVFT

Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Brinkworth Stockyard Reserve - SA RVFD
Brinkworth Stockyard Reserve - SA RVFD

Brinkworth is a town in the mid north region of South Australia and is located 32 kilometres north of the regional centre of Clare. The town was originally named after George Brinkworth, a district land owner at the time the town was established. Today, Brinkworth is a commercial centre for grain and prime lamb producers.The Brinkworth Stockyard Reserve is the ideal place to stop-over and explore the surrounding regions. The site is easy to find with good signage and sealed roads. Facilities include covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water and a BBQ area. Visitors can stay for up to 72 hours with powered sites available at a cost of $15.00 per vehicle per night and unpowered sites available for $6.00 per vehicle per night - payable to caretaker Anne. (Please call Anne on arrival - details located at entrance). Walk around the avenues of native trees, along the Pepper Tree Trail or follow the disused railway line past a rare, old railway turntable, grain silos and two charming railway cottages.Cost: Power $15pvpn; unpower $6pvpn, payable to caretaker Anne. When you arrive onsite, there will be a sign with Anne's details. Please call Anne upon arrival and she will meet you there with the key. Parking: Easy to find with good signage, sealed roads, (72hr), pets allowed, c/seating, shwrs, bins, tlts, water, BBQOpening Hours: Contact numbers to call are on sign on the gate

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NEW SOUTH WALES Bridge Hotel Jingellic - NSW RVFD
Bridge Hotel Jingellic - NSW RVFD

The Bridge Hotel is located next to the Murray River at Jingellic, a pretty little town on the New South Wales side of the river. Here, visitors can enjoy good old-fashioned country hospitality at one of Australia’s original country pubs while taking in incredible views of the Murray River and the Snowy Mountains.The Hotel offers RV parking for up to 30 vehicles free of charge, and with ample space available the hotel is also able to accommodate those with big rigs over 11 metres in length. Dinner and lunch are available every day, with six beers available on tap.The Bridge Hotel is a lovely country pub, with a great atmosphere, fantastic meals and beautifully kept camping grounds nestled on the banks of the majestic Murray River. Whilst in the area, canoeing is a treat and Jingellic is the perfect place to go fishing and try to catch a Murray cod. Across the river on the Victorian side are the nearby towns of Walwa and Tintaldra.Address: 3149 River Rd, JingellicCost: Nil chargeParking: Suitable for vehicles over 11m, room for up to 30 vehiclesOpening Hours: Approx 11am - 1pm daily.

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