RV Friendlies & Events

Karoonda is a small rural town located approximately 140 kilometres east of Adelaide, in the heart of the Mallee region of South Australia. The town was settled in 1911 and is now a service centre for the surrounding agricultural area which predominantly produces merino sheep, wheat and barley. Other industries include breeding of pigs, beef cattle, alpacas and production of crops such as sorghum, oats, lupins, beans and olives. The Karoonda Farm Fair highlights the importance of agriculture to the area. This two day event held in March or April each year focuses on farming and associated products, services and events. Local produce is a feature of the Fair and other events include the Mallee Millions Sheep Races, fashion parades and Yesteryear display. The big Merino ram is a valued symbol of the town that also highlights the importance of the sheep industry to the area.Those visiting Karoonda can find short and long-term parking at Karoonda Tourist Park. Sites are available for a maximum of 96 hours. The fees to stay include a powered site for $25 per van per night, a free camping area as well as access to the dump point and potable water.Karoonda is ideally located within easy driving distance of the Riverland, Murray Bridge and local conservation parks. Medical services can be found in Stokes Road and the supermarket is in Railway Terrace, along with the Visitor Information Centre, which has a town map indicating the location of all the nearby attractions and facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       11 Railway Terrace, Karoonda SAPh: 08 8578 1004council@dckem.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway TerraceShort Term Parking    Karoonda Tourist Park, 11070 Karoonda Hwy, nil charge for SCV, Powered $25 PVPN. Ph 08 8578 1004.Dump Point  Karoonda Tourist ParkPotable Water          Karoonda Tourist ParkHospital        Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8579 1111Doctors Surgery     Stokes Rd, Ph: 08 8578 1122Pharmacy     Karoonda Pharmacy Depot, Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1085, orders placed AM, delivered PMSupermarket            IGA, 23 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8578 1165

Cleve Hotel Motel is a restaurant/pub serving the town of Cleve in South Australia. In fact, they’re the only pub in town! Whether you’re looking to grab a bite with some friends or just enjoy a few beers after a long day at work, Cleve Hotel Motel can accommodate. They provide delicious dishes, friendly service, and a casual atmosphere. Stop by to enjoy their daily specials, or order take away. If you’re looking to stay in Cleve, give them a call!The Cleve Hotel Motel is a friendly place and welcomes the RV traveller with self-contained vehicles to stay free of charge for up to 48 hours. The site is conveniently located only a short walk to the main street, and here you can purchase all of your essentials. Accommodation on offer also includes ensuite motel rooms and common bathroom hotel rooms - all air-conditioned.The Cleve Hotel Motel also offers meals which are available daily from 12pm till 2pm and every night from 6pm till 8:30pm, as well as a bottle shop, ATM, beer garden and Happy Hour.Parking: Self contained vehicles only, (48hr), specially designated area in the spare car park across the road from the hotel.Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10.30am - 12am, Sun 11am - 8pm

Kalgoorlie-Boulder is located in the heart of Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields region, 603 kilometres east of Perth, and is home to many major international mining companies. The town is a living testimony to the power of gold and the strength of the pioneering spirit. Kalgoorlie Boulder Pure Gold, the local accredited Visitor Centre, is located in the Town Hall at the Corner of Hannan and Wilson Streets. You can book local tours here, or utilise the substantial retail outlet - selling souvenirs and local produce.Those visiting Kalgoorlie can find short-term parking at Centennial Park. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 72 hours; however, there is no limit on the number of revisits, but must have at least 24hrs between each visit. A dump point and potable water can be found along Forrest Street. Kalgoorlie is a wonderful place for RV travellers to visit. A great attraction is ‘The Round’, which is WA’s biggest regional annual racing carnival. This race started in 1896 and is now held annually in the second week of September. Another great event is the The Saint Barbara’s Festival; a street parade celebrating the mining industry and the patron saint of miners, held in the first weekend of December. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kalgoorlie-Boulder, cnr Hannan St & Wilson St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder WAPh: 08 9021 1966Email: visitors@kalgoorlie.comwww.kalgoorlietourism.com Casual Parking       Cassidy St; Hamilton St, BoulderShort Term Parking           Centennial Park, 72hr, however there is no limit on the number of revisitations, but must have at least 24hrs between each visitLong Term Parking            Lake Douglas Rest AreaDump Point  Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderPotable Water          Forrest St; Hamilton St, BoulderDoctors Surgery     Collins St, Ph: 08 9091 3958; Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 1660; Addis St, Ph: 08 9021 3022; 130 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 4443; 335 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 3988Dentist           Dugan St, Ph: 08 9021 2598; Egan St, Ph: 08 9091 4000; Brookman St, Ph: 08 9022 7199Pharmacy     140 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9091 2221; 249 Hannan St, Ph: 08 9021 2453Supermarket            Coles, Wilson St, Ph: 08 9021 8466; IGA, Lionel St, Ph: 08 9091 3470; Woolworths, Kalgoorlie Plaza, Ph: 08 9021 1466