RV Friendlies & Events

Inverell is located 489 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and 675 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Known as the ‘Sapphire City’, Inverell is popular due to its great country hospitality, beautiful climate, spectacular scenery and wide range of entertaining activities. As part of the Fossickers Way, this thriving rural city offers much for the traveller. The Copeton and Pindari Dams attract visitors for water skiing, speed boat racing, sailing and fishing. Go fossicking or gem mining for sapphires and other gems at several places around the city and take away more than just memories from your stay here.Those visiting the area can find short and long term parking at Inverell Showground, Tingha Rd. Sites will cost $30 per vehicle per night, with six sites available. If the showground is full please call into the Visitor Information Centre to get information on other low-cost options as there are a few to choose from. A dump point is also located at the showground, and potable water can be found at the Visitor Information Centre.Whilst travelling to Inverell, why not stretch your legs in Goonoowigall Bushland Reserve, a unique wilderness area that supports some 120 species of native birds. Explore the marked walking trails and look out for Thunderbolts Rock and the remains of a Chinese settlement. Other highlights include walking back in time at the Inverell Pioneer Village, a re-created colonial village; and the Inverell Transport Museum, with its display of all things wheeled.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreInverell VIC, Campbell St, Inverell NSWPh: 1800 067 626, 02 6728 8161tourism@inverell.nsw.gov.auwww.inverell.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Captain Cook Drv & Campbell St, (adj to river bank); Turnam car park (off Campbell St) or long vehicle parking area off Sweeny St (behind McDonalds)Short & Long Term ParkingInverell Showground, Tingha Rd, $30.00pvpn, six sites avail. If the showground is full please call into the Visitor Information Centre to get information on other low cost options as there are a few to choose from.Dump PointInverell Showground, Tingha RdPotable WaterVIC, Campbell StHospitalSwanbrook Rd, Ph: 02 6721 9500Doctors Surgery46 Evans St, Ph: 02 6722 2855; 69 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 1999; 77 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 3377; 4 Ross St, Ph: 02 6721 2763Dentist22 Sweaney St, Ph: 02 6722 3108; 33 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 3218; 16 Ross St, Ph: 02 6721 0254Pharmacy77 Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 2639; 132-134 Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 3146SupermarketColes, Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 3811; Woolworths, Sweaney St, Ph: 02 6722 4100; Ritchies Supa IGA, Ph: 02 6721 4955

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post.  Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

Powered site $27 per vehicle per night and unpowered $18 per vehicle per night, CMCA members only. Negotiable time limit applies. Access to toilets, showers, covered seating, and water available. Pets on a lead permitted.