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

  Kempsey is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. It is roughly 334 kilometres north of Sydney on the Macleay River, accessible via the Pacific Highway. The town is an important service centre and popular rest stop for travellers. The Dunghutti people are the traditional Aboriginal occupants of the area. The first land grants were surveyed on the east bank of the Macleay in 1835. Kempsey prospered as a logging and sawmilling town extracting large quantities of Red Cedar and Rosewood until the resource was exhausted in the 1960s. Today graziers produce beef and dairy cattle. Kempsey is the home of the iconic Akubra hat and the birthplace of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty. The community of Kempsey values its Aboriginal heritage and has attempted to preserve this culture. The museum has an excellent display of Aboriginal artefacts and extensive documentation of local Aboriginal studies. The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is in the Visitor Information Centre. The aim of the Gallery is to showcase and market works produced by local artists. Products include paintings, weaving, wood and textiles with prices starting from $25. Three historic self-guided walks have been put together to assist visitors to explore the town, brochures are available from the museum.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Kempsey Showground at a cost of $30 per vehicle per night for 2 people. For every extra person a $5 fee will apply.Kempsey is rich in culture and history, and is a lovely place to visit, especially for those travelling in their RVs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kempsey VIC, South Kempsey Park, Lachlan St, South Kempsey NSWPh: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480info@macleayvalleycoast.com.auwww.macleayvalleycoast.com.auCasual Parking       Intersection of Stuart St & Clyde StShort Term Parking           Kempsey Showground $30 per site, per night for 2 persons, additional persons are $5 per personDump PointKempsey Showground; Kempsey Tourist Village 325 Pacific Highway Kempsey - free to guestsPotable WaterKempsey Showground at camping grounds if staying overnightHospital119 River St, Ph: 02 6562 6155Doctors Surgery12 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 6477; 26 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6563 124435 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 3840; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 2688 or 6562 6188; 18 Kemp St, Ph: 02 6562 7466Dentist23 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 4828; 31 Smith St, Ph: 02 6563 1313; 68 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 1945; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 4334; 28 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6563 1377; 30 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 3597Pharmacy50 Elbow St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 7222; Belgrave St, Kempsey Mall, Ph: 02 6562 4266; 1 Belgrave St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 6366SupermarketColes, 2 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6560 1400; Woolworths, Smith Street, Ph: 02 6562 7577; IGA, Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 7544; West Kempsey IGA, 30 Elbow Street, West Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 1394

Maryborough is a town steeped deep in history, and the town boasts a relaxed atmosphere and is nestled upon the Mary River. With beautifully preserved colonial streets, visitors have the chance to soak up some of Queensland’s richest history and heritage architecture.RV travellers will find short term parking available at Alan & June Brown Carpark, on Kent Street. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles only and for a maximum of 48 hours. Long term parking is located at Doon Villa Self-contained RV Park. This is available for self-contained vehicles only, for a maximum of seven days at $10 per vehicle per night. Pets on a lead are permitted and access to toilets, showers and water is included.Maryborough is a delightful town with a variety of attractions for its visitors. Take some time to check out the original wharf district, now home to a variety of vintage restaurants, pubs, museums and art galleries. The weekly markets are also a must, with the city centre transforming into a bustling outdoor market boasting a wide range of art, craft and fresh produce. Visitors are encouraged to end their week with Sunday in the Park, a lazy Sunday morning filled with fun, food, brass bands and steam train rides.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Maryborough/Fraser Island Visitor Information Centre388-396 Kent St, MaryboroughPh: 1800 214 789www.visitfrasercoast.comCasual Parking       McDowell Carpark and Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St MaryboroughShort Term Parking           Alan & June Brown Carpark, Kent St Self-contained vehicles only, 48 hrs, no pets, mobile coverage, nil charge, must obtain a permit from the Info Centre nearby Long Term Parking            Doon Villa Self-Contained RV Park Airport Dr off Saltwater Creek Rd Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, tlts, water. $10pvpn.Dump Point  Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd Lat: -25.51905 Long: 152.7102Potable Water          Maryborough Airport off Saltwater Creek Rd, near dump point via two headed tap and outside of nearby shedHospital        185 Walker St, MaryboroughDoctors Surgery     Several doctors in town, too numerous to listDentist           Several dentists in town, too numerous to listPharmacy     Several pharmacies in town, too numerous to listSupermarket            Woolworths, Sussex St Maryborough