RV Friendlies & Events

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days

Ravenshoe 147 kilometres south-west of Cairns, and forms part of the Atherton Tablelands region. At 920 metres above sea level, Ravenshoe is the highest town in Queensland. The town is the gateway to the east, where you will find the Atherton Tableland rainforests and the coastal Great Barrier Reef, while to the west is the dry, open forested Gulf Savannah.Those visiting Ravenshoe can find short and long term parking at Ravenshoe Railway Caravan Park. An unpowered site is available for $20 per vehicle per night, and for those who require power, sites are available for $25 per vehicle per night. Potable water can be obtained at Railway Yards & Possum Park in Ascham Street, and a dump point is also situated on Ascham Street.Ravenshoe is a wonderful place to visit with so much to see and do. Millstream Falls and Little Millstream Falls are popular attractions and both feature beautiful walks and sensational viewing platforms. Also worth a visit are Tully Falls and Koombooloomba Dam. The Tully Falls Road is a great rainforest drive, which allows you to become a part of this magical location. Other things to see and do include Misty Mountains Walking Trails, a wide variety of different walks through World Heritage Rainforests, the Windy Hill Wind Farm and a trip on the heritage steam train at Ravenshoe Railway.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Ravenshoe VIC, 24 Moore St, Ravenshoe QLDPh: 07 4097 7700info@ravenshoevisitorcentre.com.auwww.ravenshoevisitorcentre.com.auCasual Parking       Grigg StShort Term Parking           Ravenshoe Railway Caravan Park, Grigg St, water, power, toilets, showers, pets welcomeDump Point  Ascham St, RavenshoePotable Water          Railway Yards & Possum Park, Ascham St.Hospital        Ambulance station in Kuradilla St; Nearest hospital, Jack St, Atherton, Ph: 07 4091 0211, (51km)Doctors Surgery     Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6269Dentist           Cnr Lydia St & Moore St, Ph: 07 4097 6404Pharmacy     Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6175Supermarket            IGA, 51 Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6168; Foodworks, 68 Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6656

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm