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

SA Opal Evolution – Stones that Flow with Light
Opal Evolution – Stones that Flow with Light

Dates: 02/10/2026 - 04/10/2026

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.

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NT Shannon’s Rockabilly Classic Car and Classic Bike Show
Shannon’s Rockabilly Classic Car and Classic Bike Show

Date: 18/07/2026

Get your outfits ready ladies and gentleman for the annual Shannon's Rockabilly Classic Car and Bike Show.

It's the original show of it's kind in the Northern Territory.

This is an event like no other where everyone can dress up in their favourite 50's outfits with Pin up girl competition, fashion in the fields and more.

Featuring two fantastic bands so you can dance afternoon away to sensational Rock n Roll not to mention checking out the hot rods, classic cars and bikes.

Get ready for a show you'll never forget!


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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

TASMANIA St Marys - TAS RVFT
St Marys - TAS RVFT

St Marys is a quaint town located approximately 10 kilometres from the east-coast of Tasmania, in the Break O’Day Municipality. St Marys is the dividing point between the north and south coast, when travelling the east-coast of Tasmania. To reach the town, you can cross the mountains via St Marys Pass or Elephant Pass. The St Marys Pass, which leads to the coast, was built by convicts, taking approximately four years to construct. The township has considerable history with a number of buildings also constructed by convicts in the 19th century.St Marys Sports Ground, located on Harefield Rd, offers visitors short-term parking. There are no fees to stay here and visitors will also have access to a dump point and potable water. While in town you can try the challenging climb to the top of St Patricks Head, or the more accessible South Sister Peak, for stunning forest and coastal views. There are also spectacular views from Elephant Pass. The Coalminers’ Heritage Wall and Heritage Walk at the tiny settlement of Cornwall is a monument to the miners who hand tunneled a coal mine beneath the Mount Nicholas Range.Tourist/Visitor Centre       61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.au www.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking       Various locations within town areaShort Term Parking           St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdDump Point  St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdPotable Water          St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdHospital        Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Doctors Surgery     Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Pharmacy     St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844Supermarket            St Mary's Value Plus Supermarket, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2240

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NEW SOUTH WALES Cobargo Hotel & Motel - NSW RVFD
Cobargo Hotel & Motel - NSW RVFD

Cobargo is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, 386 kilometres south of Sydney, and is the hub of the beautiful Sapphire Coast area. The village is a vibrant, friendly town featuring many turn of the century buildings with pottery, art galleries, cafés and antique stores. The Cobargo Hotel Motel is ideally situated 100 metres from the town centre on the Princes Highway. Set on two and a half acres, there is ample room for recreational vehicles of all sizes. Facilities include covered seating, showers, toilets, water and a free dump point. Stays are permitted up to 96 hours at no charge. The hotel also has a bistro, beer garden, bottle shop and laundromat available. Cobargo is a convenient gateway to the surrounding national parks, fresh water estuary and deep sea fishing, whale watching, canoeing, golf courses and bushwalking.  Be sure to stop in on the weekend for the Saturday morning markets and sample the local organic produce.Please note: the GPS co-ordinate is the location of the entrance behind the hotel to the parking area.Address: 39-41 Princes Hwy, CobargoCost: Nil chargeParking: Pets on lead, seating, bins, toilets, showers $5pp, 96hrs, dump point with key access, coin operated washing machine and dryer available.Opening Hours: Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun 10am - 10pm

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Booleroo Centre - SA RVFT
Booleroo Centre - SA RVFT

Booleroo Centre is a town in the southern Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. Located in the Mount Remarkable District Council local government area, the town is approximately 280 kilometres north of Adelaide.RV travellers will find the town to be an accommodating place to stay, with suitable parking available at Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. Parking is available for up to 48 hours, with powered sites offered at $20 per night and unpowered sites for just $10 per night. Guests will have access to showers, toilets and water, and pets are welcome. As well as potable water being accessible, a dump point is also available for use at the grounds.History, adventure and the essence of country life can all be found within the peaceful township of Booleroo Centre. Well known for its collection of tractors, steam exhibits, stationary engines and equipment associated with rural and agricultural requirements, Booleroo Centre is home to the Booleroo Steam and Traction Preservation Society Museum. The museum features South Australia's largest collection of steam and traction engines, with more than 150 machines on permanent display, and also holds an annual rally where the machines are cranked into action to showcase how they were once used. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Booleroo Centre Post Office32B Arthur St, Booleroo CentrePh: 08 8667 2185Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Arthur St as well as plenty of other streets in town as they are wide.Short Term Parking    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park, 46-54 Arthur St48hrs, $10 unpowered $20 powered, showers, bins, toilets, water, seating, pets welcome. Please contact caretaker Ian on 0438 823 896Dump Point    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. 46-54 Arthur StPotable Water    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. 46-54 Arthur StHospital    3-13 Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2211Doctors Surgery    3-9 Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2046Pharmacy    11a Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2044Supermarket    IGA, 40 Stephen St

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