RV Friendlies & Events

Julia Creek, known as ‘The Gateway to the Gulf’, is a very friendly town located on the Overlander's Way (Flinders Highway), 650 kilometres west of Townsville and 250 kilometres east of Mount Isa. The town is at the centre of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), which is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world. The district's main industries are cattle, sheep and silver and lead mining. The Julia Creek Information Centre, at the corner of Burke and Quarrell Streets, has a large range of travel brochures covering North West Queensland’s outback. Whilst there, have a look at the mounted Julia Creek Dunnart Display. Only found in the Mitchell Grass downs of North West Queensland, the Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi) is a small, nocturnal, insect-eating marsupial thought to be extinct until 1992, and now considered an endangered species. In the late afternoon, take a stroll along the nature trail to enjoy the wonderful birdlife, or watch the sunset while relaxing in the caravan park’s naturally heated artesian spa. A 30m wineglass shaped water tower can be seen up to 20 kms away from Julia Creek, with the blue coloured feature lighting installed creating a visual effect.Those visiting Julia Creek can find short-term parking for up to 96 hours at Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area. Permits are requirement to stay, and these are obtainable from the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, located in Burke Street. A dump point and potable water are accessible at the Race Course.Whether you’re looking for fun, or simply have a hankering to see the country behind the main roads, you can find it at Julia Creek.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Julia Creek VIC, 34 Burke St, Julia Creek QLDPh: 07 4746 7690tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.auwww.atthecreek.com.auCasual Parking       Burke St, Julia St & side streetsShort Term Parking           Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area, permit avail from VIC, self-contained vehicles only.  On board showers are also essential at this site. (96hr)Dump Point  Hickman St; Race Course, Julia Creek Caravan Park and Mclntyre Park (Showground)Potable Water          Race Course; Picnic Area; Peter Dawes Park; Lions Park; Julia Creek BPHospital        Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 4000Doctors Surgery     Quarrell St, Ph: 07 4746 7159Pharmacy     Julia Creek Hospital, Burke St, Ph: 0747 464 000, all prescription medication must be ordered through the hospitalSupermarket            Foodmart, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7193; Friendly Grocer, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7201

Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

Geraldton is located on the Batvia Coast, 420km north of Perth and is a pristine town that offers beauty, history and adventure.Those visiting Geraldton can find short-term parking at the Francis Street car park, located on the corner of Francis Street & Marine Terrace. There are no fees to stay here, and parking is strictly limited to vehicles that are self-contained. Parking is welcome for up to 24 hours, with access to dump point, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, and covered seating included. Pets on a lead are allowed, and mobile coverage is available. Geraldton is a buzzing modern foreshore town well worth a visit. The city has established itself with the emergence of cold-brew coffee, street-art and arts festivals, shopping for coloured pearls, and indigenous drive trails. Blessed with beautiful inner-city beaches and a warm, windy climate - the region is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and maritime historian, making this city the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the Batvia Coast. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGeraldton Visitor Centre246 Marine Tce, GeraldtonPh: 08 9956 6670www.visitgeraldton.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Sanford St car parkShort Term ParkingFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonSelf-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating, nil chargeDump PointFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonLat: -28.7758Long: 114.6031Potable WaterFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonHospitalGeraldton Regional Hospital, Shenton St – Ph: 08 9956 2222Doctors SurgeryMany and variedDentistMany and variedPharmacyMany and variedSupermarketColes, Woolworths and IGA various locations in main shopping area