RV Friendlies & Events

Barellan is a small quiet village located on the Burley Griffin Way, a short distance from the Newell Highway. With its broad and easy-to-navigate streets, Barellan makes it easy to enjoy all it has to offer, such as the beautiful historic pub, café, grocery store and local swimming pool. For those passing through town and looking for a secure place to set up camp, Barellan Showground offers visitors the perfect short and long term parking options. The showground offers non-powered sites for just $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites for just $15 per vehicle per night. Visitors can negotiate their intended length of stay, and showers, toilets and water are also available. A dump point is also located on-site and pets are permitted on leads.In 2009, Barellan celebrated its centenary with the construction of The Big Tennis Racquet, which is a fantastic photo opportunity, so don’t forget your camera. The town once lent their tennis racquets to Evonne Goolagong in her early days of tennis, ultimately giving her the opportunity to become the champion player she grew up to be. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNarrandera Visitors CentreCadell St, NarranderaPh: 02 6959 5545www.narrandera.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Yapunyah St, BarellanShort & Long Term ParkingBarellan Showground, Showground RdNegotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, toilets, power and water. $10pvpn non power, $15pvpn poweredDump PointMyall St beside Barellan HallLat: -34.285188 Long: 146.571446Barellan Showground also has a dump pointPotable WaterBarellan Showground, Showground RdHospitalNearest hospital is at LeetonDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is at LeetonDentistNearest dentist is at LeetonPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Ardlethan or YendaSupermarket100 Yapunyah St, Barellan

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

Sitting 20 kilometres west of Ipswich, Rosewood offers a unique and vibrant township infused with country hospitality, heritage beauty and village charm. With a small population of 2,834, the town’s border is marked by the Bremer River to the south and the decommissioned Marburg Branch railway line to the north.Parking is available at Rosewood Showgrounds, where unpowered sites are offered at a rate of $15 per vehicle per night. To have access to power, a rate of $18 per vehicle per night applies. A maximum stay of 14 days exists, and the rates include access to showers, toilets and water. Conveniently, potable water and a dump point is located at the showgrounds.Explore this quaint little town with visits to the popular Cobb & Co display, Rosewood heritage trail, St Brigid’s Church and the intricate arts and crafts that line the main street. Rosewood is a beautiful town, offering visitors plenty to see and do during a leisurely stroll down its streets.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreIpswich Visitor Information CentreQueens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, IpswichPh: 07 3281 0555www.discoveripswich.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway St, Albert St and Matthew StShort & Long Term ParkingRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodMax 14 consecutive nights, $15pvpn non pwr, $18pvpn pwr, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, water.Dump PointRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodLat: -27.640203, 152.599264Potable WaterRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodHospitalNearest hospital is at Ipswich – Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors SurgeryThe Lockyer Doctors, Shop 5, 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5468 0100DentistNearest dentist is at Wallon – Ph: 07 3067 7990PharmacyFoote’s Pharmacy, Shop 6 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5464 1453SupermarketDrakes Supa IGA, John St