RV Friendlies & Events

Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs

This friendly bowling club offers a maximum 48 hour stay for free as long as you patronise the club and use their bistro and bar facilities.  Toilets and showers are available in the club house.  They offer unpowered facilities and a dump station.  Enter the camping area via Steven Street.The bar is open everday from 11am until late. The dining room is open for lunch daily from 12noon until 2pm.  Dinner, Sunday to Wednesday is open from 6pm until 8pm.  Dinner, Thursday to Saturday is open from 6pm until 8:30pm.Parking: Parking on site (facilities of club must be used), self containted vehicles only, 48rs, nil cost, pets on lead, WiFi availableOpening Hours: Bar 11.00am - late, Bistro also available

Macksville is a charming riverside town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. Situated along the Pacific Highway, the town sits on the banks of the Nambucca River, offering picturesque water views and a relaxed atmosphere. With a population of around 3,000 people, Macksville serves as a key service hub for the surrounding rural communities.Visitors can park for up to 24 hours at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Cooper Street, free of charge. Vehicles must be self-contained; however, the site offers a dump point, bins, and toilets, and pets on a lead are allowed. Potable water is available at the Lions Park, Ferry Street.Macksville’s warm, welcoming community and stunning river views make it an ideal getaway. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and scenic waterfront walks, as well as explore charming cafes, historic pubs, and vibrant local markets. The town’s peaceful atmosphere and scenic location creates the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Nambucca Visitor InformationCnr Giinagay & River Dr, Nambucca HeadsPh: 02 8007 6168www.nambuccavalley.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Lions Park, Ferry StMacksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StShort Term Parking    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper St24hrs, self contained vehicles only, nil cost, bins, toilets, pets allowedDump Point    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StLat: -30.70903Long: 152.92092Potable Water    Lions Park, Ferry StHospital    Macksville District Hospital, 100 Darruya Rd, ph: 02 6598 3300Doctors Surgery    Macksville Medical Centre, 36 Wallace St, ph: 02 6568 1155Dentist    Fresh Dental Care, 1 Princess St, ph: 02 6568 1335Pharmacy    Macksville Pharmacy, Cooper St, ph: 02 6568 1116Supermarket    Woolworths, 13 Boundary StFoodworks, 16 Wallace St