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RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Clare Valley Gourmet Week

Event date: May 2026

Australia’s longest running wine and food festival, the Clare Valley Gourmet Festival will return again in May 2026. 

The festival showcases the region’s wine and food culture by offering a range of unforgettable experiences, including the exciting new Gourmet Bus Trails. These offer a full day itinerary of curated indulgence with transport, food, wine and unique experiences all taken care of. 

Book your stay today and indulge in a sensory feast amidst the beauty of the Clare Valley, South Australia.

VICTORIA
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Tolmie Muster

Event date: 9 October - 11 October 2026

The Victorian Bush Poetry & Music Association invites you to the Annual and Popular Tomie Muster.   Located in the unique and stunning High Country of North-East Central Victoria, RV travellers will experience a weekend of Poetry, Music, Song and Yarnspinning alongside Campfires, Walk up Poets Breakfast, Music Sessions and local Markets.

A Dinner/Show featuring Greg Champion of Coodabeen fame, will be available on the Saturday evening. 

VICTORIA
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Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of Nov 

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians

 and visitors alike.

With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar. 


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

NEW SOUTH WALES
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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
VICTORIA
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Hopetoun - VIC RVFT

Hopetoun is located on the Henty Highway, 62 kilometres north of Warracknabeal, within the Mallee region. The town is situated on the Yarriambiack Creek and is known as ‘The Gateway to the Parklands’ due to its close proximity to the Wyperfeld, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray Sunset National Parks.Those visiting Hopetoun can find short-term parking at Lake Lascelles, Austin Street. There is a nominal fee for an unpowered site; however, powered sites will cost $30 per vehicle per night. A dump point is located at the corner of Henty Hwy & Evelyn Street, and potable water can be obtained from Mallee Bush Retreat, on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles.Lake Lascelles is located 400 metres from the town centre and is a popular venue for camping, swimming, fishing and skiing, with BBQ’s, a playground, and a boat ramp on-site. The area also hosts the Mallee Bush Retreat, a unique community owned accommodation village that offers long term parking for RV’s. The neighbouring Lake Corrong is a top fishing spot and a haven for birdlife. The nearby Wyperfeld National Park is one of Victoria's largest national parks and is known for its fauna and flora. There are plenty of things to see here, and a variety of landscapes and walking trails to explore.Tourist/Visitor Centre Gateway BEET (Business Education Employment Training), 75 Lascelles St, Hopetoun VIC Ph: 03 5083 3001Email: gateadmin@bordernet.com.au or gatewaybeet@bordernet.com.au www.hopetounvictoria.com.au Casual Parking Gateway BEET car park, IGA car park & Tool StShort Term Parking   Lake Lascelles, Austin St, pwr $30.00; unpwr $5papnLong Term Parking    Mallee Bush Retreat, Lake Lascelles; The Hopetoun Caravan Park, permit fees apply for Hopetoun Caravan ParkDump Point        Cnr Henty Hwy & Evelyn StPotable Water    Mallee Bush Retreat on the foreshore of Lake LascellesHospital    12 Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2000Doctors Surgery         Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2080Pharmacy 18 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3002Supermarket     IGA, 14 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3020
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Greenbushes Pool - WA RVFD

Free camping. 72 hour stay limit applies. Stays include access to bins, BBQ, toilets, water and covered seating. No pets permitted. Open 24 hours.