Australia is built for the open road — and RV Friendlies is how we celebrate the towns and places that welcome you with open arms.
The RV Friendly Town™ program recognises councils that go the extra mile for RV travellers, with easy access, safe parking and welcoming facilities. RV Friendly Destinations™ do the same for specific sites within a community — perfect for towns still building their offering.
We also share events happening in these towns, so members can plan their next trip around a local market, festival or rally, not just a place to park.
Together, these programs connect our 60,000+ members with places that genuinely want them there. Because when a town says "RV Friendly," you know you're welcome.
Date: 25/10/2026-26/10/2026
Get set for the Camden Haven Show, a classic country agricultural show that’s all about community, competition and family fun! Held each year in the heart of the beautiful Camden Haven district at Kendall Showground, this event is a celebration of rural life, local produce, livestock and tradition
Set against the sweeping coastline of Western Australia’s Coral Coast, the Big Sky Readers and Writers Festival transforms Geraldton into a vibrant hub of storytelling, creativity and culture each October. Visitors can experience inspiring author talks, engaging panel discussions and interactive workshops while exploring Geraldton’s cafés, foreshore precinct and historic streets. With spring sunshine, ocean views and a welcoming regional atmosphere, the festival offers the perfect excuse for a cultural getaway. Pair a weekend of books and ideas with coastal walks, fresh Mid West seafood and day trips to nearby natural attractions — making Big Sky not just a literary event, but a memorable regional escape under WA’s wide open skies.
Event date - 4 April 2026
Come along to the Dungog Rodeo and watch the talented riders test their skills. The rodeo is made up of a wide range of horse and cow events: bareback riding, followed by calf roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and as a grand finale bull riding.
It is explosive action, danger, extraordinary skill, and refined talent – and the cowboys and cowgirls who ride are some of the most rugged individualists in athletics, pursuing glory in the dust and mud.
Hot dogs, pluto pups and Aussie steak sandwiches, there is something for the whole family, test your skills on the mechanical bull, Side Shows with rides, hats, clothing, coffee, and ice cream, and watch the fearless cow dogs show their skill at high jumping.
Laugh with the crowd at the action by the clowns and pickup riders in the ring entertaining between the events with a big screen for action replays and a live band. It is a true bush spectacle not to be missed!
Camping is free at the Showground, should you wish to stay on the Saturday night after the rodeo.
No bookings are required.
Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days
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Thomson Brook Wines is a small family owned winery located 7 kilometres east of Donnybrook, in the Preston Valley. The winery produces a range of fine quality wines from grapes that grown in the rich loam soils of the region.The property offers free parking for those travelling in self-contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Thomson Brook Wines is wheelchair friendly and pets on a lead are welcome.For a well deserved break, why not sit back in your RV and enjoy the tempting taste of a wine or two whilst cooking up a storm on the BBQ.Cost: Nil chargeParking: Parking for self-contained vehicles only, 96hrsOpening Hours: 7 days, 10am - 4pm
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Tumbarumba is located on the western side of the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales, approximately halfway between Sydney and Melbourne. It has a rich heritage in goldmining, timber, agriculture and viticulture and the town is the gateway to some of Australia’s most spectacular alpine landscapes. Tumbarumba is surrounded by idyllic mountain peaks; natural bushland; expansive vineyards; lush agricultural pastures; and crystal clear streams brimming with trout.Short term parking in Tumbarumba is available in Winton Street, and visitors are welcome to stay for up to 24 hours. A dump point can be found adjacent the Visitor Information Centre in Tumbarumba, and potable water is available at Henry Angel Trackhead, (7km S of Tumbarumba).This charming town is unspoilt and virtually untouched, off the major highways and lying in a pleasant position with the dramatic peaks of the Snowy Mountains to the east. There are bubbling streams, green fields and a peaceful, gentle ambience that’s a relaxing balm to city-jangled nerves.Tourist/Visitor Centre Tumbarumba VIC, Bridge St, Tumbarumba NSWPh: 02 6948 3333Email: mail@visittumbashire.com.auwww.visittumbashire.com.auCasual Parking Cnr Bridge St & The ParadeShort Term Parking Winton Street, Tumbarumba, 24hrs.Long Term Parking Paddy’s River Flats Camping Area, Tooma Rd, Tumbarumba (18km), up to 4 weeks, self contained only.Dump Point Adj to VICPotable Water Henry Angel Trackhead, (7km S of Tumbarumba)Hospital Albury St, Tumbarumba, Ph 02 6948 9600Doctors Surgery 2 The parade, Tumbarumba, Ph 02 6948 2015Dentist 2 The parade, Tumbarumba, Ph 02 6948 2015Pharmacy 23b The Parade, Tumbarumba, Ph 02 6948 2031Supermarket Gollans Foodworks, 27 Bridge St, Ph 02 6948 2273; Lauder’s IGA, The Parade, Ph 02 6948 2137
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