RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

NSW
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Gunnedah Showjumping Festival

Dates: 11/07/2026-12/07/2026

The Gunnedah Showjumping Festival is an annual, two-day equestrian event held at the Gunnedah Showground featuring regional horse and rider combinations on a premier grass arena. The event showcases competition across multiple height classes.

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Cobargo Folk Festival

Event date - 27/02/2026 - 1/3/2026

The 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival is a welcoming, family-friendly event featuring a weekend of folk and roots music in the NSW village of Cobargo in the beautiful Bega Valley.

Established in 1996, the Festival has grown to become one of Australia’s best-loved village festivals because of its intimate size, fun and friendly vibe, and its high-quality artistic program.

The Cobargo Folk Festival is a place to reconnect, relax and get creative with family and friends. The Festival offers a warm and authentic experience on the NSW Sapphire Coast, featuring the best of live folk and roots music from Australian and overseas.

The family friendly vibe continues with KidBARGO! our special kids' program and The Crossing Youth Performers' stage.

Come and try the best of Sapphire Coast produce at the festival food village and enjoy local art and craft offerings at the festival market.




VICTORIA
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Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of Nov 

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians

 and visitors alike.

With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar. 


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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Ochre Arch Farm - NSW RVFD

Ochre Arch Farm is a family run property focused on sharing the knowledge of eco-agriculture through their guided farm tours. The property is in Pinnacle, approximately a 460-kilometre drive west of Sydney. Guests to the farm will not only learn about sustainable land management but they also have the opportunity to take in the native wildlife and indigenous heritage found at the property.Self-contained RV travellers are invited to stay on the farm for up to 24 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Access to water is provided, however no other facilities are included. Please note, site is not available if it’s too wet.The sites are in a flat, shady area amongst magnificent Yellow Box and Western Grey Box trees, with vistas in all directions. Phil and Jan look forward to welcoming CMCA members to their peaceful property.  Please note:  you must call first before arrivalAddress: 761 Goodes Lane, PinnaclePhone: 02 6343 5150 or 0425 760 596Cost: $10pvpnParking: s/c vehicles only, 24hrs, sites not available if ground is too wet, campfires not permitted during fire season, owner lives on siteOpening Hours: Please call prior to arrival
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Mangowine Homestead - WA RVFD

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
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Armidale - NSW RVFT

Armidale is located approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane in the Northern Tablelands of NSW. This historic town features cathedrals and stately buildings from the 1860’s and the best way to experience the history is with a 2 ½ hour sightseeing tour on the Armidale Heritage Tour Bus. The town boasts galleries, museums and many shops for you to explore, along with fine food and wine outlets. Armidale is known as the ‘centre of education’ with the University, TAFE and many prestigious schools located in the town. Casual parking is available at the Visitor Information Centre in Marsh St as well as Dumaresq and Taylor Streets. Short and long term is available at Armidale Showground in Kennedy Street for $25 per vehicle per night unpowered and $30 per vehicle per night for power. The showground has showers, bins and potable water and pets are permitted on leads. The dump point is located at Armidale Arboretum in Galloway Street.  While in the area take a scenic drive along the picturesque Waterfall Way and through World Heritage listed national parks.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreArmidale Visitor Information Centre82 Marsh St, Armidale NSW 235002 6770 3888www.armidaletourism.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Armidale Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh St; Dumaresq St and Taylor St ArmidaleShort & Long Term ParkingArmidale ShowgroundKennedy St, Armidale$25 pvpn non powered, $30 pvpn powered site2 week stay limit, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, water, powerDump PointArmidale Arboretum, Galloway St ArmidaleLat: -30.5209 Long: 151.6463Potable WaterArmidale ShowgroundKennedy St, ArmidaleHospital226 Rusden St, Armidale – 02 6776 9500Doctors SurgeryMarsh St Medical Practice – 02 6772 5022DentistArmidale Dental Centre, Marsh St – 02 6772 9386PharmacyPriceline Pharmacy, Beardy St – 02 6772 3327SupermarketWoolworths, cnr Jessie & Beardy St – 02 6771 8002Coles, cnr Marsh & Dumaresq St – 02 6771 4777