RV Friendlies & Events

Tarpeena Sports Ground is located in the town of Tarpeena, in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, and is situated on the Riddock Highway between Penola and Mount Gambier.For those travelling to Tarpeena, parking is available for self-contained vehicles only at Tarpeena Sports Ground for up to 7 days, with the request that guests leave a donation to Progress Association. Access to bins, toilets, covered seating, barbecue and potable water is available. A dump point is also located on-site. Cost: Donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7 days, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days

The historic Overland Corner Hotel is situated 21 kilometres from Barmera in the Riverland, South Australia (1.5 kilometres off the Goyder Highway on a loop road). The building was originally erected in 1859 as a resting place for drovers passing through, and a stopping place for paddle steamers operating on the Murray River, found 680 metres from the hotel. Today, the hotel is a pub as well as a living museum. The hotel offers free unpowered parking to RV travellers, the stay limit is negotiable and access to toilets is possible when the hotel is open. An additional fee for showers is required, and pets on a lead are welcome. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the walking trails in surrounding reserves (Overland Corner Reserve and Herons Bend Reserve), see water fowl in their habitats as well as fossils exposed on the river cliffs and old quarry walls. With regular live events, several of the finest locally-brewed beers and wines, and a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, the Historic Overland Corner  Hotel is a ‘must visit’ location for locals and travellers alike.Cost: Nil cost for unpowered sites. $5 for use of showersParking: No time restriction, bins, pets on lead & toilets available when hotel is open.Opening Hours: Thurs – Sun: 11am - 9pm.  Wed: 11am - 4pm. Check website for restaurant opening hours

Waikerie, located in the Riverland region of South Australia, is surrounded by more than a million fruit trees, making it the centre of the citrus and fruit industry in South Australia. With the Sturt Highway passing through the south of the town, Waikerie makes for a great place to stop in for a visit on your next trip.For those wanting to stay in town for a night or two, parking is available at Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, along Holder Bottom Road. At no cost, parking only accommodates those with self-contained vehicles, and a maximum stay of seven days applies. Pets on leads are also permitted on-site.Waikerie’s convenient location means it is only a short drive to neighbouring towns making it the perfect base to explore the Riverland region. Nestled on the river, activities such as fishing, boating, and thrilling water sports, are a popular attraction for most people. Whilst in the region, indulge in some of their delicious local wines, and with plenty of eateries, your taste buds will certainly be tempted.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWaikerie District Visitor Information Centre1a Strangman Rd, WaikeriePh: 08 8541 0708requests@waikerie.comwww.waikerie.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Civic Ave, WaikerieShort & Long Term ParkingHolder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, Holder Bottom Rd WaikerieSelf-contained vehicles only, 7day maximum stay, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointCivic Ave, WaikerieLat: -34.18207; Long: 139.98834Potable WaterCivic Ave, WaikerieSeparate tap near the dump pointHospital1 Lawrie Tce, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 0555Doctors Surgery2 Strangman Rd, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3500Dentist5 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3166Pharmacy19 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 2366SupermarketWoolworths, 1 White St and Foodland, 4 McCoy St Waikerie