Potable Water Locations New South Wales Free Drinking Water & Refill Stations

Here is a comprehensive directory of RV-accessible potable water sites for New South Wales.

Important for NSW:

• The "Offset" Rule: At public dump points, the tap on the unit is for cleaning the cassette (non-potable). The potable tap is usually located 2–5 metres away on a fence, post, or separate standpipe.

• Locked Taps: In drought-prone areas (especially the Far West), some public taps may have handles removed. Carry a 4-way tap key (available at hardware stores) just in case.

• Sydney Water Stations: In Greater Sydney, "Refill Stations" are often bubblers. This list focuses on sites where you can likely connect a hose or fill a jerry can.

A-Z Directory of Potable Water Sites (NSW)

A

• Albury:

  • Lavington Sports Ground (Centaur Rd): Tap located at the dump point near the amenities block.

  • Union Bridge (Hume Hwy): Tap near the truck stop amenities (often high pressure).

• Armidale:

  • Dumaresq Creek (Markham St): Tap located on the post near the dump point.

  • Visitor Information Centre: Tap available in the designated RV parking area.

• Ashford:

  • Apex Park (Albury St): Tap located near the public toilets.

B

• Ballina:

  • Kingsford Smith Park (Bentinck St): Tap near the dump point (separate standpipe).

• Balranald:

  • Discovery Centre (Market St): Tap located in the car park near the dump point.

• Barraba:

  • Lions Park (Savoy St): Tap situated near the BBQ/picnic area.

• Bathurst:

  • Hereford Street (near Gilmour St): Public dump point has a separate potable tap on the fence line.

• Batemans Bay:

  • Corrigans Beach Reserve (Beach Rd): Tap located near the dump point and amenities block.

• Bega:

  • Old Bega Racecourse (Auckland St): Tap located at the dump point (look for the separate post).

• Berry:

  • Showground (Alexandra St): Tap usually accessible near the camping area/dump point.

• Bingara:

  • Cunningham Park (Gwydir Hwy): Tap near the amenities block.

• Bombala:

  • River Walk (Wellington St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Bourke:

  • Visitor Information Centre (Mitchell St): Dedicated water fill point for travelers.

• Broken Hill:

  • Visitor Information Centre (Bromide St): Very popular high-flow fill point designated for RVs.

• Bulahdelah:

  • Showground (Prince St): Tap accessible near the dump point.

C

• Casino:

  • Crawford Square (Centre St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Cobar:

  • Ward Oval (maidens Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

• Coffs Harbour:

  • Brelsford Park (Earl St): Tap located near the dump point (check for handle).

  • Phil Hawthorne Dr: Tap located at the public dump point.

• Condobolin:

  • Riverview Caravan Park (Diggers Ave): External dump point often has access (check with caretaker).

• Cooma:

  • Showground (Cromwell St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Coonabarabran:

  • Neilson Park (John St): Tap located near the amenities/dump point.

• Cootamundra:

  • Railway Station (Hovell St): Tap located near the dump point area.

• Cowra:

  • Showground (Grenfell Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

D

• Deniliquin:

  • Davidson Street Rest Area: Tap located near the dump point.

• Dubbo:

  • Ollie Robbins Oval (Bligh St): Tap located near the dump point (separate standpipe).

• Dunedoo:

  • Milling Park (Bolaro St): Tap located near the BBQ area.

E

• Eden:

  • Barclay Street Sportsground: Tap located near the dump point.

• Emmaville:

  • Mining Museum (Moore St): Tap located in the park area.

• Evans Head:

  • Stan Payne Oval (Park St): Tap located near the dump point.

F

• Forbes:

  • Showground (Forester St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Forster:

  • Council Depot (Breese Pde): Tap located at the public dump point.

G

• Gilgandra:

  • Showground (Warren Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Glen Innes:

  • Showground (Torrington St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Gloucester:

  • Billabong Park (Denison St): Tap located near the amenities/dump point.

• Goulburn:

  • Recreation Area (Braidwood Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Grafton:

  • Showground (Prince St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Grenfell:

  • Railway Station (West St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Griffith:

  • Showground (Murrumbidgee Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

• Gulgong:

  • Showground (Guntawang St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Gundagai:

  • Railway Station (Sheridan St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Gunnedah:

  • Showground (South St): Tap located near the dump point.

H

• Hay:

  • Showground (Showground Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Hillston:

  • Desathlon Park (High St): Tap located near the lake/amenities.

• Holbrook:

  • Submarine Park (Albury St): Tap located near the dump point.

I

• Inverell:

  • Showground (Cameron St): Tap located near the dump point.

  • Campbell Park (Captain Cook Dr): Tap near amenities.

J

• Jerilderie:

  • Showground (Bolton St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Junee:

  • Showground (Park Ln): Tap located near the dump point.

• Jindabyne:

  • Claypits (Barry Way): Tap located near the amenities block.

K

• Kempsey:

  • Showground (Sea St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Kiama:

  • Blowhole Point (Terralong St): Tap located near the dump point (can be busy).

• Kyogle:

  • Showground (Summerland Way): Tap located near the dump point.

L

• Lake Cargelligo:

  • Liberty Park (Foster St): Tap near the lakeside amenities.

• Lightning Ridge:

  • Visitor Information Centre (Morilla St): Potable water fill available (ask staff for key/location if locked).

• Lismore:

  • Showground (Alexandra Pde): Tap located near the dump point.

• Lithgow:

  • Showground (Barton St): Tap located near the dump point.

M

• Macksville:

  • Showground (Rodeo Dr): Tap located near the dump point.

• Maitland:

  • Showground (Blomfield St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Menindee:

  • Burke & Wills Park (Yartla St): Tap located near the amenities.

• Merriwa:

  • Showground (Dutton St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Mittagong:

  • Showground (Old Hume Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

• Moama:

  • Jack Eddy Oval (Perricoota Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Moree:

  • Showground (Warialda St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Mudgee:

  • Showground (Douro St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Murwillumbah:

  • Showground (Queensland Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Muswellbrook:

  • Showground (New England Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

N

• Nambucca Heads:

  • Railway Station (Station St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Narrabri:

  • Showground (Wiles St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Narrandera:

  • Showground (Elizabeth St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Newcastle (Stockton):

  • Ballast Ground (Hunter St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Nowra:

  • Showground (West St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Nyngan:

  • Flood Memorial Park (Pangee St): Tap located near the dump point.

O

• Oberon:

  • Showground (Ross St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Orange:

  • Showground (Leeds Pde): Tap located near the dump point.

P

• Parkes:

  • Spicer Oval (Victoria St): Tap located near the dump point (separate standpipe).

• Peak Hill:

  • Memorial Park (Newell Hwy): Tap located near the amenities.

• Port Macquarie:

  • Westport Park (Park St): Tap located near the dump point.

Q

• Queanbeyan:

  • Showground (Glebe Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

• Quirindi:

  • Showground (New England Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

S

• Scone:

  • Bill Rose Sports Complex (Kingdon St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Singleton:

  • Showground (Bathurst St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Sydney (Greater):

  • Note: Most Sydney dump points are at paid caravan parks. Free public fill points are rare.

  • St Ives Showground (Mona Vale Rd): Tap near the dump point.

T

• Tamworth:

  • Riverside Park (Carter St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Taree:

  • Showground (Muldoon St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Temora:

  • Railway Precinct (Parkes St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Tenterfield:

  • Showground (Manners St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Tocumwal:

  • Recreation Reserve (Morris St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Tumut:

  • Riverglade Caravan Park (Snowy Mountains Hwy): External dump point usually accessible.

U

• Ulladulla:

  • Civic Centre (Princes Hwy): Tap located near the dump point (rear car park).

• Uralla:

  • Showground (King St): Tap located near the dump point.

W

• Wagga Wagga:

  • Wilks Park (Hampden Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

• Walcha:

  • Showground (Derby St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Walgett:

  • Showground (Euroka St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Warren:

  • Victoria Park (Burton St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Wellington:

  • Showground (Showground Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• West Wyalong:

  • Showground (Bypass Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Wilcannia:

  • Recreation Ground (Barrier Hwy): Tap located near the amenities.

• Wollongong:

  • JJ Kelly Park (Swan St): Tap located near the dump point.

Y

• Yass:

  • Joe O'Connor Park (Laidlaw St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Young:

  • Showground (Whiteman Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

How to Verify a Tap in NSW

1. The "Fence Line" Check: At almost all NSW showgrounds and public parks, the potable water tap is not on the dump point pedestal. Look at the fence line or retaining wall 2-3 meters behind or to the side of the dump point.

2. Thread Check:

   • Threaded Tap: Usually means it is intended for hoses (potable or washdown).

   • Smooth/Push Button: Usually intended for bottles only. Do not force a hose clamp onto these; it can damage the fixture.

3. Local Knowledge: In outback NSW (e.g., Broken Hill, Cobar, Bourke), water is precious. Always check with the local Visitor Information Centre first. They often have a designated high-flow key-access fill point for travellers that is faster and better than park taps.