RV Friendlies & Events

With a population of just 990 people, Mitchell is an outback town located on the banks of the Maranoa River. It lies in the westerly-most reaches of Southern Queensland Country and services the adjoining communities of Amby, Muckadilla and Mungallala. Soaking in the soothing mineral springs at Mitchell is just one of the surprises that awaits you in this quaint little town. RV travellers passing through town will find parking available at Neil Turner Weir Rest Area. Stays are for self-contained vehicles only and travellers are encouraged to use the donation box on-site. Potable water can be sourced on-site; however, the dump point is located at Mitchell Showgrounds. While visiting Mitchell, pay a visit to the thermal mineralised waters of the Great Artesian Spa. A day trip to the spa is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul. The spa offers two large pools, one warm and one cool, of natural artesian water. It has been designed for easy access, with a hydro chair for those with restricted mobility. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreThe Great Artesian Spa2 Cambridge St, MitchellPh: 07 4624 6923Casual Parking (near retail centre)Elizabeth, May, Alice and Ann StsShort & Long Term ParkingNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdDonation box onsite, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, covered seating and water.Dump PointMitchell Showgrounds on Alice StLat: -26.49644, Long: 147.9795Potable WaterNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdHospital95 Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1277Doctors Surgery95a Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1138Pharmacy88 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1233Supermarket82 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1964

Coolgardie is known as “Mother of the Goldfields” and was the birthplace of the 1892 gold rush. The small town is situated 558 kilometres east of Perth, and a leisurely drive from Kalgoorlie. Coolgardie was once the third largest town in Western Australia, and today many charming heritage buildings remain; evidence of former glory days of the gold mining era.Coolgardie offers 48 hour parking for RVs free of charge at the Railway Station on Woodward Street. Bins and potable water are available, and a dump point is located nearby the railway station. Potable water is also available at the Mercy Gregory Memorial Park.While in town, visitors can learn about the gold rush history at the Goldfields Exhibition Museum and Ben Prior’s Park. Also, worth visiting is the Varischetti Mine Rescue Display, outlining the amazing story of workers who were trapped for nine days in an underwater mine; and the Pharmaceutical Museum, with its interesting collection of 18th and 19th century medicines and memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Coolgardie Visitors Centre & Goldfields Exhibition Museum62 Bayley St, Coolgardie WAP 08 9026 6090www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Woodward St, CoolgardieShort Term Parking           Railway Station, 75 Woodward St, (48hr), bins, water, pets on lead, nil costDump Point  Near railway stationPotable Water          Near Railway Station or Visitor CentreHospital        Nearest hospital is Kalgoorlie - 30min away.Doctors Surgery     Wilkie St, Coolgardie, open Mon - Fri. Coolgardie Ambulance Service is available 24/7Pharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is in Kalgoorlie – 30min awaySupermarket            Morans Store (IGA), 28/30 Bayley St, Coolgardie, ph 08 9026 6024

Located in the Moreton Bay Region of South East Queensland, Woodford offers a little taste of the country right on the city’s doorstep. This quiet town is a charming destination that offers a little something for everyone. Noted for its wide streets, grand old hotel and colonial style shops, it was one of the earliest settlements within the surrounding area. For RV travellers who would like to pay the town a visit, there is a free 20-hour parking area available to self-contained vehicles. Located at Cruice Park on Cruice Drive, there are toilets and bins available. Pets are also permitted on leads. If you plan to stay a little longer, Woodford Showgrounds offers unpowered sites for $15 per vehicle per night. This rate includes access to showers, toilets and water, and power is available for an additional fee. There is a 7-day maximum stay at the showgrounds, and pets on leads are permitted. The town’s dump point is also conveniently located at the showgrounds.Whether you plan to take a dip at Stony Creek’s swimming hole or view the magnificent colours lighting up the evening sky at Woodford Water Tower (Windows of Woodford), you will have a great time in this delightful town. While a visit will be enjoyable all-year round, the Folk Festival and Woodford Show are loved events that will make for a great excuse to stay.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Moreton Bay Hinterland Visitor Information Centre127 Archer St, WoodfordPh: 07 5422 9900Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Between 84 – 114 Archer St and in the long vehicle parks at 81 Archer St.Short Term Parking           Cruice Park, Cruice Dr Woodford.20hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, toilets, bins, covered seating, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd Woodford.$15pvpn unpowered, 7 night stay limit, showers, toilets, water, bins, pets on lead. Power for additional chargeDump Point  Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd WoodfordLat: -26.947608, Long: 152.70062Potable Water          Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd WoodfordDoctors Surgery     64 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5434 5000Closest ambulance station is at Caboolture, 25mins away. Operates 24/7.Dentist           117 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5422 9380Pharmacy     4/110 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5496 1228Supermarket            1/73 Archer St & Cnr George St Woodford