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

QUEENSLAND Cardwell Pioneers Tour
Cardwell Pioneers Tour

The Cardwell Pioneer Tours are currently operating every Monday and Thursday morning from 10am at the Visitor Information and Heritage Centre located in Cardwell. The tour incorporates all the buildings in the historic precinct and takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the area’s colourful history as they move through each building. The tour begins at the old Bush Telegraph building which was the Telegraph and Post Office and explains how Cardwell was founded in 1864 as the first port in North Queensland. Over in the Courthouse visitors can gain an understanding of the old judicial system. Several interesting items are on display including the original straight-jackets used in Tully to restrain the more energetic offenders. The old lock-up building was still in use during the1980s at the Cardwell Police Station. The final building is the old Shire Hall which the community used for a multitude of purposes included balls and other formal social events. The tour concludes on the balcony of the Visitor Information Centre where visitors can enjoy a complementary Devonshire Tea while taking in one of the best views in North Queensland overlooking Hinchinbrook Island, Gould Island and the Family Islands

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TASMANIA Salamanca Market
Salamanca Market

Saturday (Weekly) 

8:30 am to 3:00 pm


Salamanca Market showcases over 300 stallholders every Saturday and is an experience not to be missed. It’s the best place to find Tasmanian-designed and handmade products and discover the heart of a creative island. You will meet local artisans, designers, collectors, and producers and discover the story behind the makers that make a visit to Salamanca Market so special. With so much to see, give yourself plenty of time to browse, enjoy the buskers and musicians and soak up the atmosphere. There is delicious market food to enjoy and plenty of tastings and hot coffee to be found as you stroll around. You will find a huge selection of products to explore, including local gins, whisky and wines, preserves and cheeses, organic skincare, Tasmanian timber and ceramics, woolen products and handmade jewelry, clothing and homewares. Salamanca Market is the most visited tourist attraction in Tasmania and is open every Saturday from 8.30 am to 3 pm. The market is centrally located at historic Salamanca Place, nestled against historic Georgian sandstone warehouses. It is home to galleries, restaurants and cafes and is only a short stroll to the city center. Salamanca Market is proudly owned and operated by the City of Hobart.

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NEW SOUTH WALES History Cruise - Clarence River Ferries
History Cruise - Clarence River Ferries

Wed 11 Jun '25 – Wed 06 May '26 (WEEKLY event)

Enjoy an informative history tour while cruising the beautiful Clarence River.

Departing from Yamba and Iluka, the Scenic River cruises to Harwood are approximately a 30-kilometre round trip, approximately four-hour river cruise.

A variety of lunch options are available, along with light refreshments and snacks, and there is a fully licensed bar on board.

Clarence River Ferries was formed in 1986. They operate a daily passenger service between the beautiful coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka on the mouth of the majestic Clarence River

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

VICTORIA Red Cliffs Golf Club - VIC RVFD
Red Cliffs Golf Club - VIC RVFD

Located in the small town of Red Cliffs, in far North-West Victoria, RV travellers will find Red Cliffs Golf Club to be an accommodating destination when looking for a place to stay for a night or two.The golf club offers parking for up self-contained vehicles for up to 48 hours for a low cost of just $10 per vehicle per night. Fees are payable to the club directly or can be left in the donation box on-site. Pets are permitted to stay on site and access to toilets is available.For those interested in the sport, why not play a round of golf? Alternatively, wine lovers can explore the one of many wineries in the region including the nearby Chateau Mildura Winery.Cost: $10pvpn payable at the club or in donation boxParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 48hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage & toiletsOpening Hours: Mon, Wed, Friday, Sat and Sun

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NEW SOUTH WALES Bega - NSW RVFT
Bega - NSW RVFT

Bega is a town surrounded by rich dairy farming pastures and rainforests in the south-east of New South Wales, in the Bega Valley Shire. The Visitor Information Centre can be found at the Bega Heritage Centre and is the source of everything you need to know about this charming town. The Bega Heritage Centre also offers visitors the opportunity to become familiar with their history of dairy farming and taste the entire Bega Cheese range and the best of local produce.Bega Showground offers both short term and long term parking for a maximum of 14 days. CMCA members receive a discounted rate of $25 per vehicle per night for a powered site or $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site. Access to toilets, showers, bins, and water are available. Pets on leads are permitted.Bega is a town full of a wide range of activities and events for visitors to indulge in. A number of markets are held showcasing local produce from around the region, the annual Bega Valley Show is held in February at the Bega Showground, and the Bega Valley Regionally Gallery is not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBega Visitor Information CentreBega Heritage Centre11-13 Lagoon St, Nth Bega NSW 2550Ph: 02 6491 7762www.sapphirecoast.com.auCasual Parking 150 Carp St and Gipps St opposite Club Bega Short Term Parking Bega Showground, Upper St $25pvpn powered site $20pvpn non powered site Standard rates apply for non CMCA members 14 day max stay, toilets, showers, bins, water, mobile coverage, pets on lead Long Term ParkingBega Showground, Upper St $25pvpn powered site $20pvpn non powered site Standard rates apply for non CMCA members 14 day max stay, toilets, showers, bins, water, mobile coverage, pets on leadDump Point Bega Showground, Upper St Bega Potable Water Bega Showground, Upper St Bega Hospital South East Regional Hospital 4 Virginia Dr, Bega Ph: 02 6491 9999 Doctors Surgery Canning St Surgery, Ph: 02 6492 5928 Sapphire Coast Medical Practice, Ph: 02 6492 2555Bega Valley Medical Practice, Ph: 02 6492 3333 Dentist ML O’Neil, Ph: 02 6492 1019 Dental PracticePh: 02 6492 5150JA McAuliffe, Ph: 02 6492 2506 Pharmacy Plevey’s Pharmacy, Ph: 02 6492 1015Priceline Pharmacy, Ph: 02 6492 1141Direct Chemist Outlet, Ph: 02 6492 0500 Supermarket Woolworths, Bega Centre Auckland St BegaColes, Carp St Bega  

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QUEENSLAND Jandowae - QLD RVFT
Jandowae - QLD RVFT

Jandowae is a quiet rural town located within the Western Downs Region of southern Queensland and is situated 259 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town was originally established with a focus on agriculture and the timber industry. If the name Jandowae rings any bells, then perhaps you may recall a town selling land from as little as $1.00 a few years ago? That’s right; the infamous town of Jandowae developed this initiative when a decline in population was having a negative impact on the town’s economic status. This creative tactic boosted the town’s population, and today there are over 1,000 residents of Jandowae as well as numerous new businesses. Jandowae is an attractive town with wide, tree lined streets. Jandowae Visitor Information Centre is open both Saturday and Sunday. The retail district of Jandowae has a full range of speciality facilities and services, making it the ideal location for RV travellers to stop and shop. There are a number of historic buildings within the town as well as the historic precinct of Athlone Cottage. The Heritage listed Jimbour House is only 15 minutes up the road; there are incredible gardens on display as well as an enjoyable historic walk.Visitors to the area can find short-term parking at Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra Street for up to 96 hours. Unpowered sites will start from $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites from $15 per vehicle per night. The Jandowae Golf Club also offers stays for up to 72 hours. Lions Park offer a free dump point and potable water and access to several facilities right in the centre of town, thus making it the ideal spot for exploring this beautiful town.While visiting why not go on some day trips out to other local towns within the area, such as Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles, Tara, Wandoan and their districts? Each town offers their own unique sights and attractions, and Jandowae is the perfect base stop.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Jandowae Community & Cultural Centre cnr George St & High St, Jandowae QLDPh: 07 4679 4461Jandowae.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.auwww.wdrc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Warra Street JandowaeShort Term Parking           Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra St, (96hr), unpwr $12.40 pvpn; pwr $17.80 pvpnJandowae Golf Club, 19 Blaziers Rd, donation requested, $10pvpn powered, (72hrs), showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets welcomeDump Point  Dalby St, adj to Lions ParkPotable Water          Lions Park, High St- no Key required.Showgrounds- Warra Street JandowaeHospital        Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 4555Doctors Surgery     Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5188Pharmacy     High St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5342Supermarket            George St, Jandowae

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