RV Friendlies & Events

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.

Featured RV Friendly Events

NEW SOUTH WALES Dungog Rodeo

Dungog Rodeo

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.

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QUEENSLAND Woodford Folk Festival

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.

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VICTORIA

Melbourne Cup

First Tuesday of Nov

Be part of Australia’s most loved and iconic world-class event, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Experience this incredible event that combines sport, entertainment, fashion and food – all in one place, the stunning Flemington Racecourse. Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-do event for Melburnians

and visitors alike.

With four big race days and a range of ticketing options, there is so many different ways to experience the Carnival - attend one or all of the race days knowing you will have an amazing time at the most anticipated event on the calendar.

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Featured RV Friendly Towns & Destinations

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Old Timers Mine and Museum - SA RVFD

Old Timers Mine and Museum - SA RVFD

Relive history and step back in time with this original opal mine, historical museum and underground home that will give guests the ultimate underground experience. The Old Timers Mine in Coober Pedy gives guests a unique experience and offers convenient RV parking. Old Timers Mine’s campground is located next to the parking area on the lower ground and offers unpowered sites at no cost. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and there is no power or water available for use. There are toilets available to guests, and the site is pet friendly. The underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy is fascinating and is an experience like no other. With the Old Timers Mine centrally located, there is plenty to see and do nearby. FacilitiesGenerator authorizedPet friendlyBins providedDump point and water, $1 for 30L, are located next to the Council on Hutchison Street. Toilets are located on the right of the shop, and left open over night for your convenience. Do not camp at the front of the shop, only on the land designated for camping. Old Timers Mine provides the RV Park service and is not responsible for any damages or injuries. Remember : the camp is not under any surveillance so please be careful with your belongings and campfires are not permitted.Please take care, be mindful of other people around you and most importantly enjoy your stay! Opening HoursMine and museum open 8.30am – 5.30pm 7 days

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Overland Corner Hotel - SA RVFD

Overland Corner Hotel - SA RVFD

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

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VICTORIA

Rosedale - VIC RVFT

Rosedale is a classic country town, full of energy, life and enthusiasm and is situated 184 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town is home to some incredibly beautiful parks, ideal fishing opportunities, an international speedway and a shopping strip with a village atmosphere. In town, visitors will find everything from beautiful antiques and collectables, to some of the best pies in the area.Willow Park is the ideal location to stay and explore the town, providing travellers with access to potable water, toilets, rubbish bins and covered seating. Maximum limit is 48 hours and a small donation is appreciated. A dump point can be found at Rosedale Bowls Club, at the end of Dawson Street, and just 10 kilometres out of town is Holey Plains State Park, where a limitless and free parking site is also available. Holey Plains State Park is also home to a variety of local flora, including white and prickly stringy bark, as well as some rare Gippsland grey box and golden grevillea.Tourist/Visitor Centre Central Gippsland Information CentrePort of Sale70 Foster St, Sale 1300 368 864visitor@wellington.vic.gov.auwww.centralgippsland.com.auCasual Parking Lyons St; Queen St; Hood St; all streets are no more than 200m from CBDShort Term Parking Willow Park, A1, Princess Hwy before Heyfield turn-off, (48hr), donation to donation boxLong Term Parking Holey Plains State Park, Rosedale/Stradbroke Rd off Rosedale/Gormandale Rd, nil charge, no limit, no pets allowed (10km)Dump Point Rosedale Bowls Club, end of Dawson St, Rosedale VICPotable Water Willow Park, A1, Princess Hwy before Heyfield turn offDoctors Surgery Rosedale Community Health Centre, 2-8 Cansick St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2333, open 9.30am-4.30pmPharmacy Rosedale Pharmacy, 9 Prince St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2230Supermarket IGA, 17-19 Prince St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2211

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