RV Friendlies & Events

Karoonda is a small rural town located approximately 140 kilometres east of Adelaide, in the heart of the Mallee region of South Australia. The town was settled in 1911 and is now a service centre for the surrounding agricultural area which predominantly produces merino sheep, wheat and barley. Other industries include breeding of pigs, beef cattle, alpacas and production of crops such as sorghum, oats, lupins, beans and olives. The Karoonda Farm Fair highlights the importance of agriculture to the area. This two day event held in March or April each year focuses on farming and associated products, services and events. Local produce is a feature of the Fair and other events include the Mallee Millions Sheep Races, fashion parades and Yesteryear display. The big Merino ram is a valued symbol of the town that also highlights the importance of the sheep industry to the area.Those visiting Karoonda can find short and long-term parking at Karoonda Tourist Park. Sites are available for a maximum of 96 hours. The fees to stay include a powered site for $25 per van per night, as well as access to the dump point and potable water.Karoonda is ideally located within easy driving distance of the Riverland, Murray Bridge and local conservation parks. Medical services can be found in Stokes Road and the supermarket is in Railway Terrace, along with the Visitor Information Centre, which has a town map indicating the location of all the nearby attractions and facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       11 Railway Terrace, Karoonda SAPh: 08 8578 1004council@dckem.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway TerraceShort Term Parking CMCA is working with council to find another low cost camp site.          Karoonda Tourist Park, 11070 Karoonda Hwy, nil charge for SCV, Powered $25 PVPN. Ph 08 8578 1004.Dump Point  Karoonda Tourist ParkPotable Water          Karoonda Tourist ParkHospital        Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8579 1111Doctors Surgery     Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8578 1122Pharmacy     Karoonda Pharmacy Depot, Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1085, orders placed AM, delivered PMSupermarket            IGA, 23 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1165

Jarrahdale, a place where bushwalk meets small-town charm. A perfect escape to experience beautiful trails in the old growth Jarrah forest, all within an hour from Fremantle heritage and entertainment precinct, Mandurah dolphin cruises and restaurants, or Perth night life.Jarrahdale is the last free RV camp before Perth, with a generous three days stay. The RV parking and facilities are conveniently located in close proximity to food outlets, with options for fine dining, local produces, and great coffees. History buffs can learn about WA early timber industry, while nature lovers can discover a unique natural environment.Free RV parking and facilities are available at the RV Short Stay site, Kingsbury Drive. Stays of up to 72 hours for fully self-contained RVs are permitted for no cost. A dump point and potable water are provided at the site, and pets are permitted on leads.To reach the Jarrahdale RV camp, head east on Jarrahdale Road, past the historic town centre towards Kingsbury Drive, and make a left turn at the clearly marked RV sign onto Millars Road.There are many picturesque parks and dams in and around Jarrahdale. The Langford Park on Nettleton Road is an ideal picnic spot with walking trails in a peaceful bushland setting. Kitty’s Gorge trailhead with new carpark at Jarrahdale Cemetery are listed as Top Trail in WA offering the best accessible native forest experience plus a new toilet by April 2024, with access to drinkable waterTourist/Visitor Information Centre        Jarrahdale Information CentreC/- Jarrahdale Local Po Kitchen674 Jarrahdale Rd, Jarrahdale WAP: 08 9525 5043www.facebook.com/SerpentineJarrahdaleCRC/www.visitjarrahdale.comwww.jarrahdale.comCasual Parking       General Store and P/O Jarrahdale Rd, JarrahdaleShort Term Parking           RV Short Stay Area, Kingsbury Dr, Jarrahdale (off Jarrahdale Rd), 72h), pets on lead, bins, water, nil charge. Must be fully self-contained.Long Term Parking            RV Short Stay Area, Kingsbury Dr, Jarrahdale (off Jarrahdale Rd), 72hr, pets on lead, bins, water, nil charge. Must be fully self-contained.Dump Point  RV Short Stay Area, Kingsbury Dr, Jarrahdale (off Jarrahdale Rd), JarrahdalePotable Water RV Short Stay Area, Kingsbury Dr, Jarrahdale (off Jarrahdale Rd), JarrahdaleHospital        Nearest Hospital at Armadale (20mins)Doctors Surgery     Nearest doctor surgeries are Mundijong Family Practice, Mundijong (10mins), 08 9525 5600,Serpentine Medical Centre, Serpentine, 08 9525 3934Pharmacy     Mundijong Pharmacy, Mundijong (10mins) 08 9526 0682Supermarket            Po Kitchen - Jarrahdale Rd 08 9525 5043

Polkdinney Park is found in the town of Kyancutta, on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 551 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. The park was opened in 1986 as part of the Jublilee 150 commemorations, and contains a collection of typical farming equipment used in the early pioneer settlement days, along with the names of pioneers from the district carved into the fence posts around the park.There is ample space for parking of RVs including big rigs. There is no cost to stay, pets are permitted in the park, and bins and toilets are also provided. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Western side of Kyancutta Store behind public phone box, neg time limit, pets on lead, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: 7 days