RV Friendlies & Events

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

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

Hallett Recreation Area is located in Hallett, a small town in the mid-north region of South Australia, and is situated on the Barrier Highway, approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Jamestown and 34 kilometres north of Burra.Visitors can find the recreation area one kilometre from the Highway and main tourist route for Flinders, Broken Hill and Adelaide. Here, sites are available at a cost of $15 per vehicle per night. A 48 hour time limit applies. Call caretaker on 0413 679 883.Hallett Recreation Reserve is a popular option for many visitors while exploring the scenic hillside of the mid-north region of South Australia. This picturesque and tranquil area is ideal for a relaxing getaway, and nearby are enjoyable walking and bicycle trails that weave through the stunning region.Contact: Hallett Mini Mart, Barrier Hwy, HallettPhone: 0413 679 883Parking: West Terrace, through Memorial Gates to far side of oval behind Grandstand, 48hrs, $15pvpn. All bookings are to be made with the caretaker on 0413 679 883 (will also provide facility keys).