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RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

QUEENSLAND
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Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day

Event date: 4 July 2026

The Rockhana Gem, Mineral and Mining Field Day is an interactive day designed to provide job opportunities, showcase industry product and discover what Cloncurry has to offer.

Enjoy onsite displays while you learn about mining, safety, rocks and gems. Enjoy food and drinks, live music, markets, gem and rock displays. Perhaps take the opportunity for the kids to fossick in the Unearthed Fossicking Patch or register for a bus tour on the day to a working mine.

QLD
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Yowah Opal Festival

Date: 17-19/7/26

visitors flock to this small outback town to celebrate its opal mining history and its unique culture.

The festival celebrates the town’s colourful past with live music, opal and art exhibitions, markets, workshops and more. During the festival, visitors can explore the historic town center and learn about the local lifestyles, shop, relax, fossick for opals and much more. There are also activities such as bushwalking, stargazing, campfire stories and music around the campfire. For those who want to get hands-on experience, there are workshops on gem cutting and jewelry making, as well as demonstrations by master craftsmen.

WA
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Always Good Nights Hedlands

Date: 21st - 25th April 2026

Always Good Nights are small, intimate live music shows in beautiful and unique spaces. With an incredible lineup for artists to showcase in stunning venues across Port and South Hedland from February to April you don't want to miss the opportunity to be part of something special.

Tell your mates, get some friends together and join us for an incredible summer of music!

The Always Good Nights Series is presented by the Town of Port Hedland. 


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Cleve Hotel Motel - SA RVFD

Cleve Hotel Motel is a restaurant/pub serving the town of Cleve in South Australia. In fact, they’re the only pub in town! Whether you’re looking to grab a bite with some friends or just enjoy a few beers after a long day at work, Cleve Hotel Motel can accommodate. They provide delicious dishes, friendly service, and a casual atmosphere. Stop by to enjoy their daily specials, or order take away. If you’re looking to stay in Cleve, give them a call!The Cleve Hotel Motel is a friendly place and welcomes the RV traveller with self-contained vehicles to stay free of charge for up to 48 hours. The site is conveniently located only a short walk to the main street, and here you can purchase all of your essentials. Accommodation on offer also includes ensuite motel rooms and common bathroom hotel rooms - all air-conditioned.The Cleve Hotel Motel also offers meals which are available daily from 12pm till 2pm and every night from 6pm till 8:30pm, as well as a bottle shop, ATM, beer garden and Happy Hour.Parking: Self contained vehicles only, (48hr), specially designated area in the spare car park across the road from the hotel.Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10.30am - 12am, Sun 11am - 8pm
NEW SOUTH WALES
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Merriwa - NSW RVFT

Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo.   The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Merriwa Visitor Information Centre34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSWPh: 02 6521 7046Casual Parking       Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow StShort Term Parking           Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities availableDump Point  29 Blaxland StPotable Water          29 Blaxland StHospital        McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000Doctors Surgery     Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointmentPharmacy     Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213Supermarket            Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Moonta - SA RVFT

Moonta is situated on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, 165 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. The town has a strong Cornish mining heritage, which is evident in the many restored buildings, museums and cemeteries. Moonta’s close proximity to Moonta Bay and Port Hughes makes it a popular holiday destination, with jetties, safe swimming beaches and clean waters of the Spencer Gulf drawing visitors during the warmer months.RV travellers will find Moonta a convenient place to stopover to explore the Copper Coast. Parking is available for up to 48 hours at Kitto Park on Blyth Terrace. Water is provided and pets on leads are permitted. There are no fees to stay, however a donation box is on site for visitors to contribute. A dump point can be found nearby on the corner of Blyth Terrace and Frances Street.While visiting, be sure to stop in at the Moonta Mines Museum where train rides on the award-wining Moonta Mines Tourist Railway depart from. The train takes passengers on an entertaining 50 minute journey through historic landmarks of former mining operations.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        2 Blanche St, Moonta Ph: 08 8825 1891Casual Parking Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre- Moonta, Blanche Tce MoontaQueen Square, George St Moonta     Short Term Parking           Corner Blythe Tce and Old Wallaroo Rd Moonta Donation required Maximum 3 night stay Fully self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point  At the RV park - corner Blythe Tce and old Wallaroo Rd Moonta Potable Water          Copper Coast Visitor Information Centre- Moonta.Free access during opening hours Monday tp Friday 9am till 5pm. Saturday, Sunday Public holidays 10am to 3pmDoctors Surgery     Majors Rd, Moonta, ph 08 8825 2309Dentist           Majors Rd, Moonta, located within medical clinic, ph 08 8825 2309Pharmacy     8 George St, Moonta, ph 08 8825 2063Supermarket            21 George St, Moonta, ph 08 8825 2050