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Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival

Event date: 10 - 16 May 2027

One may ponder,  what does Kernewek Lowender mean or what does it represent?

Kernewek Lowender means “Cornish Happiness”.

Cornish Happiness is what the Cornish migrants discovered when they migrated to the towns of Moonta, Kadina & Wallaroo. 

Why do we hold a festival biennially to celebrate this one may ask?  

We celebrate the traditions, culture, and heritage of our Cornish ancestors.

The Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival is a beloved staple on the events calendar of both Yorke Peninsula and South Australia.

The festival week sees tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Cornish heritage and traditions, while enjoying the best of the region’s food and beverage, culture, and of course, welcoming hospitality.



SA
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Opal Evolution – Stones that Flow with Light

Opal Evolution is an immersive outback arts and culture festival held in Andamooka, the home of the world's rarest opal. Across three nights the desert landscape comes alive with large-scale light projections, live music, giant puppets, and community parades. By day, visitors can join creative workshops, explore opal mining heritage, and connect with artists, locals, and the unique spirit of this opal-rich town. Blending art, story, and stars under vast desert skies, Opal Evolution offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of Outback South Australia.

NSW
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Gulgong Show

The Gulgong Show is an annual country agricultural event, featuring classic show activities like horse events, wood chopping, cow dog trails, live entertainment, and fireworks, offering a full day of family fun celebrating rural life and heritage in the historic gold mining town.  


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Mount Ive Station

CMCA Member Deals: Unpowered Site $15pppn, two nights paid and get the third free with full use of amenities. Self-contained Site: Weekly (7 nights) rates of $60pppw with no amenities.Mount Ive Station is a remote sheep station and tourist destination in the heart of South Australia's Gawler Ranges. Covering approximately 900 square kilometres, the station offers visitors a unique rugged outback experience. Since its establishment in the early 20th century, Mount Ive Station has operated as a working sheep station, and continues to upgrade facilities, infrastructure and tracks for travellers seeking a unique adventure. Mount Ive Station offers CMCA members a special unpowered rate of $15 per person per night, with a "pay for two nights, stay for three" deal, including full access to amenities. Alternatively, a self-contained rate of $60 per person per week is available, although it does not include access to any amenities. A BBQ and bins are provided for use, and pets on a lead are welcome. A basic kiosk and bar are also available for visitors.A highlight of staying at Mount Ive Station is its private access to Lake Gairdner, Australia’s third largest salt lake. Visitors to the station can also explore historic buildings, enjoy scenic views, and tackle the station’s 4×4 tracks, ensuring plenty of activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay.CampingWe have both powered and unpowered camping available at the homestead catering to caravans, campers, swags and tents. Camp gazebo equipped with BBQ, microwave, kettle & toaster. Fire pits available for hire during the appropriate season. Wood is available for purchase or BYO. You cannot collect or cut wood from the station, our neighbours or the national park. Lots of shady trees are around and plenty of space to stretch out. There are also a number of Bush Camps for those who wish to stay out a bit further.Getting to Mount Ive StationMount Ive is located in the Gawler Ranges in South Australia, approximately 200 kilometres west of Port Augusta and 500 kilometres from Adelaide.You can get to Mount Ive Station via a number of different routes. There is an airstrip located right near the homestead. Ensure that you also check the South Australian Outback Roads Report prior to coming out.The station is located in a regional area of the state and so telephone coverage is not available. In an emergency as you get closer, you can contact the station using the UHF repeater/duplex station on channel 7.Please give the station a call if you need help with your planning or have any questions. Staff are always happy to discuss your options and suggest ideas to help you.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Berri - SA RVFT

Berri is a picturesque riverside town located 238 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. The town was proclaimed in 1911 and took its name from the aboriginal tribe ‘bery bery’, meaning ‘bend in the river’. Berri is now renowned for its quality wine production and is surrounded by 3000 hectares of vineyards and orchards.The camping area on Martin’s Bend Road offers RV parking at $5 per vehicle per night (payable to a deposit box on-site). The length of stay is negotiable; pets are allowed and bins, toilets, BBQs and covered seating is available. A dump point is also located at Martin’s Bend, and potable water is accessible at the Visitor Information Centre, located on Riverview Drive.There is so much to do when visiting Berri, with the Riverland Farmer’s Market, held every Saturday, a must for food lovers. The markets feature fresh produce from the region, and also a range of cuisine from different countries, highlighting the multiculturalism of the area. Visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch with beautiful river views, and perhaps take the 2 kilometre riverfront walk from Berri to the camping area at Martin’s Bend.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Berri Visitor Information CentreRiverview Dr, BerriP: 08 8582 5511www.berribarmera.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Vaughan Terrace, BerriShort & Long Term Parking           Martin’s Bend, Martin’s Bend Rd, $5pvpn into deposit box, (stay neg), pets on lead, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, waterDump Point  Martin’s Bend, Martin’s Bend RdPotable Water          Berri VIC, Riverview DrHospital        Riverland General Hospital, Maddern St, Berri, ph 08 8580 2400Doctors Surgery     Berri Medical Clinic, Cornwall St, Berri, ph 08 8582 2855Dentist           Various dental surgeries in town, please see VICPharmacy     Riverland Plaza Pharmacy, Kay Ave, Berri, ph 08 8582 3900; Berri Pharmacy, 14 Vaughan Tce, Berri, ph 08 8582 3700Supermarket            Coles, Kay Ave, Berri, ph 08 8582 2088; Woolworths, 14 Vaughan Tce, Berri, ph 08 8529 7300  
QUEENSLAND
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Goondiwindi - QLD RVFT

Known for its tree lined streets, colourful petunia garden beds and stunning Jacaranda’s in the spring, Goondiwindi is a town and locality in the Goondiwindi Region of Queensland. The town sits on the banks of the Macintyre River – which marks the New South Wales and Queensland boarder. The river is showcased by a stunning 4km river walk with exercise equipment and sculptures along the trail.Goondiwindi Showgrounds offers parking for up to one week – which suits RV travellers looking to thoroughly explore the region. Unpowered sites are available for a rate of $22 per vehicle per night, and powered sites are available for $30 per vehicle per night. Showers and toilets are available for use, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point and potable water can be sourced at Redmond Park.There is something for all ages in Goondiwindi and enough to keep visitors occupied for the duration of their stay. The Natural Heritage and Water Park, Goondiwindi Botanic Garden and Goondiwindi Riverwalk are just some of the attractions available. Additionally, the Gourmet in Gundy is a local food festival that attracts attendees each September. This event celebrates the best food and wine of the region.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        45 Bowen St, GoondiwindiPh: 07 4671 7474www.grc.qld.gov.au/visitorsCasual Parking (near retail centre)       45 Bowen StShort & Long Term Parking        Goondiwindi Showgrounds, 323 Boundary Rd, Ph: 0437 809 415 (Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm) for bookings. Check-in from 9.30am and check-out is by 11am$22pvpn unpowered for the first night then $20pvpn for consecutive nights, $30pvpn powered for the first night then $28pvpn for second and consecutive nights, additional guests $5, max stay 14 nights, pets on lead, showers & toilets, bins, waterDump Point  Redmond Park, 1 Anderson St, GoondiwindiLat: -28.55077, Long: 150.31989Potable Water          Redmond Park, 1 Anderson St, GoondiwindiSeparate tap to DP.Water Fill Station, Barwon Hwy (Goondiwindi-Talwood Rds) (Fee)Hospital        4 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4578 2400Doctors Surgery     49 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1444Dentist           24 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1806Pharmacy     95 Marshall St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1288Supermarket            Coles, Cnr Herbert & Callandoon St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 5902