RV Friendlies & Events

Featured RV Friendly Events

TASMANIA
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Soup and Sing Bothwell

Event date - 1 August, 15 August, 22 August, 10:30am.

Location: Bothwell Football Club and Community Centre.

Soup and Sing is the perfect opportunity to come together as a community this winter.

For more information, feel free to reach out to Lisa at lisa@familiestasmania.org.au

PS - The team is working on adding an extra week on the 8th just awaiting a venue confirmation. 

QUEENSLAND
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Woodford Folk Festival

The Woodford Folk Festival is held annually over six days and six nights, from Dec 27th through to January 1st. More than 2,000 local, national and international, artists, musicians and presenters put on over 438 acts to an audience of an estimated 132,000 people. The festival begins each year with the iconic Opening Ceremony and closes with the spectacular showcase, the Fire Event on New Year’s Day. This year will be the 35th Woodford Folk Festival and the 28th held at Woodfordia. It is the largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia.

The Woodford festival experience is deep, rich and colourful. It is based on a vision of inclusive and creative community, culture and tradition passed through generations, expressed through story and ceremony. The site, a former barren dairy farm, has been lovingly regenerated with over 120,000 subtropical rain forest trees, orchids, ferns and sedges, planted to create a habitat for butterflies and wildlife.

Woodfordia is transformed into a village that hosts over 25,000 daily patrons, performers, stallholders, volunteers and organisers. As many as 2,680 volunteers across 162 departments are at the heart of the organisation and contribute to the setup and day-to-day running of the festival. During the event, the festival is actually the 67th largest town in Australia.

Each year construction begins in early December and continues up until Christmas Day. Over 450 contractors and volunteers build the village. Many come from around the world to be part of the festival build and then stay for a week after to pull the event down.

WE HAVE BEEN LONGING TO ANNOUNCE THIS NEWS SINCE WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER – WOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL IS BACK!

Change has been more of a constant these past couple of years and that will continue into the future. The return of the festival this year will see some venues retired, some taking a year off, others returning in full glory along with some new kids on the block.

The programme will continue to have the diversity, excellence and depth that Woodford patrons have revelled in over the years.

Tickets will be capped this year to make sure we get the comfort level just right.

We will be launching tickets in June – make sure you are signed up to our mailing list stay up to date.


NEW SOUTH WALES
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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


Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve - SA RVFD

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days
VICTORIA
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Warracknabeal - VIC RVFT

Warracknabeal is located 331 north-west of Melbourne, on the Henty Highway. The towns name is said to derive from an Aboriginal expression, 'place of the big gums shading the water hole.' Today, Warracknabeal is the business and service centre of the northern Wimmera and southern Mallee districts. Casual parking is available in Jamoueau Street, and for those wishing to stay and explore the region, Warracknabeal Caravan Park, located on Lyle Street, offers short and long-term parking options. Unpowered sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night and powered sites are $20 per vehicle per night, which includes access to the dump point and potable water. Warracknabeal is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Attractions in town include the Wheatland Museum, with its comprehensive collection of farm machinery and agriculture related artifacts. The Historical Centre houses a collection of items such as furniture, pictures, maps and personal items found in the homes of the pioneers of the era. Why not take a stroll along the walking tracks on either side of the Yarriambiack Creek, where the majestic gums lining the banks attract many varieties of native birds and animals. The northern section of the creek provides an area for recreational activities including water skiing, boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warracknabeal VIC, 119 Scott St, Warracknabeal VICPh: 03 5398 1632warrack@netconnect.com.au Casual Parking       Jamoueau St, Woolcock St, Phillips St & Lyle StShort Term Parking           Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Lyle St, $15 unpowered site, $20 powered siteLong Term Parking            Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Lyle St, $15 unpowered site, $20 powered siteDump Point  Warracknabeal Caravan ParkPotable Water          Warracknabeal Caravan ParkHospital        Warracknabeal Caravan Park; Dimboola Rd, Ph: 03 5398 1000Doctors Surgery     51 Scott St, Ph: 03 5394 1880Dentist           47 Lyle St, Ph: 03 5398 1553Pharmacy     106 Scott St, Ph: 03 5394 1300Supermarket            Fishers Supermarket, 171 Scotts St, Ph: 03 5394 1500; Foodworks, 112 Scotts St, Ph: 03 5398 1003
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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Coolgardie - WA RVFT

Coolgardie is known as “Mother of the Goldfields” and was the birthplace of the 1892 gold rush. The small town is situated 558 kilometres east of Perth, and a leisurely drive from Kalgoorlie. Coolgardie was once the third largest town in Western Australia, and today many charming heritage buildings remain; evidence of former glory days of the gold mining era.Coolgardie offers 48 hour parking for RVs free of charge at the Railway Station on Woodward Street. Bins and potable water are available, and a dump point is located nearby the railway station. Potable water is also available at the Mercy Gregory Memorial Park.While in town, visitors can learn about the gold rush history at the Goldfields Exhibition Museum and Ben Prior’s Park. Also, worth visiting is the Varischetti Mine Rescue Display, outlining the amazing story of workers who were trapped for nine days in an underwater mine; and the Pharmaceutical Museum, with its interesting collection of 18th and 19th century medicines and memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Coolgardie Visitors Centre & Goldfields Exhibition Museum62 Bayley St, Coolgardie WAP 08 9026 6090www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Woodward St, CoolgardieShort Term Parking           Railway Station, 75 Woodward St, (48hr), bins, water, pets on lead, nil costDump Point  Near railway stationPotable Water          Near Railway Station or Visitor CentreHospital        Nearest hospital is Kalgoorlie - 30min away.Doctors Surgery     Wilkie St, Coolgardie, open Mon - Fri. Coolgardie Ambulance Service is available 24/7Pharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is in Kalgoorlie – 30min awaySupermarket            Morans Store (IGA), 28/30 Bayley St, Coolgardie, ph 08 9026 6024