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Stay and play at Jandowae Golf Club! In addition to their lush green golf course, this club offers RV travellers fantastic parking options. Located in the town of Jandowae, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, this small town has a lot to offer its visitors.RV parking is available on-site at the Jandowae Golf Club, where powered and unpowered sites are available (No tents allowed). Travellers can stay for up to 72 hours, and access to showers, bins, barbecues and toilets is available. Pets are also permitted on-site if they are on leads.Jandowae holds a major festival biennially, the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. This fantastic event recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to the town. This event attracts up to 4000 people, and it is encouraged that you plan your visit around the event.Cost: $5 per person, per night for visitors over 14. Additional $5 per vehicle for powered sites. Parking: 72hrs max stay, showers, bins, toilets, seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadOpening Hours: Bar open on demand.

Deniliquin is situated on the Edward River, an anabranch of the Murray River. The town is 280 kilometres north of Melbourne and 737 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Established in 1842 as a suitable river crossing for livestock, the town has many natural and cultural attractions and special events. Local farms produce a wide range of summer and winter crops, sheep and cattle. Rice produced regionally is processed for export and domestic markets. The surrounding natural plains provide perfect conditions for Merino sheep, with many large sheep properties calling Deniliquin home. Historical buildings in the CBD feature on the Town Walk, with detailed historical displays located at the Peppin Heritage Centre and the Deniliquin Historical Society. Being located on the edge of the world’s largest red gum forest and within national and regional parks, there are many opportunities for bird watching, flora and fauna observation. The River allows visitors to enjoy swimming, skiing, fishing, kayaking or you can hire a houseboat. The Island Sanctuary in the town centre, is a preserved natural sanctuary for birds and animals, especially kangaroos.The Waring Gardens adjacent to the main shopping centre provide visitors with a shaded area for walks and picnics. Barbeques, child friendly play areas and public toilet facilities are all located within the Gardens. The major event for the town is the annual Play on the Plains Festival and Ute Muster. This event, held on the NSW Labour Day long weekend, attracts thousands to the ‘ute capital of the world’ for two days of top-class entertainment. Deniliquin is an oasis of green on the edge of the expansive Old Man Plain. This flat plain provides visitors with opportunities to view vast clear skies, spectacular sunsets and dazzling stellar displays at night.Known as ‘Deni’ to the locals, this friendly town is well worth a visit.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePeppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin NSWPh: 03 5898 3120Email: info@deniliquin.nsw.gov.au www.denitourism.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)George St, Cressy St, Ute on a PoleShort & Long Term ParkingDavidson St & Civic Place, (72hr)Dump PointDavidson StPotable WaterDavidson StHospitalCharlotte St, Ph: 03 5882 2800Doctors SurgeryShiloh Medical Centre, Wood St, Ph: 03 5881 1413; Mulwala Plaza, shop 5/342 George St, Ph 03 5881 7480Dentist404 Charlotte St, Ph: 03 5881 3468; Macauley St, Ph: 1800 450 046; Denture Clinic, 405 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 5456Pharmacy17-23 Napier St, Ph: 03 5881 2081; 289 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 2233SupermarketIGA, George St, Ph: 03 5881 2344; Coles, Hardinge St, Ph: 03 5881 8001

Jandowae is a quiet rural town located within the Western Downs Region of southern Queensland and is situated 259 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town was originally established with a focus on agriculture and the timber industry. If the name Jandowae rings any bells, then perhaps you may recall a town selling land from as little as $1.00 a few years ago? That’s right; the infamous town of Jandowae developed this initiative when a decline in population was having a negative impact on the town’s economic status. This creative tactic boosted the town’s population, and today there are over 1,000 residents of Jandowae as well as numerous new businesses. Jandowae is an attractive town with wide, tree lined streets. Jandowae Visitor Information Centre is open both Saturday and Sunday. The retail district of Jandowae has a full range of speciality facilities and services, making it the ideal location for RV travellers to stop and shop. There are a number of historic buildings within the town as well as the historic precinct of Athlone Cottage. The Heritage listed Jimbour House is only 15 minutes up the road; there are incredible gardens on display as well as an enjoyable historic walk.Visitors to the area can find short-term parking at Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra Street for up to 96 hours. Unpowered sites will start from $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites from $15 per vehicle per night. The Jandowae Golf Club also offers stays for up to 72 hours. Lions Park offer a free dump point and potable water and access to several facilities right in the centre of town, thus making it the ideal spot for exploring this beautiful town.While visiting why not go on some day trips out to other local towns within the area, such as Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles, Tara, Wandoan and their districts? Each town offers their own unique sights and attractions, and Jandowae is the perfect base stop.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Jandowae Community & Cultural Centre cnr George St & High St, Jandowae QLDPh: 07 4679 4461Jandowae.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.auwww.wdrc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Warra Street JandowaeShort Term Parking           Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra St, (96hr), unpwr $12.40 pvpn; pwr $17.80 pvpnJandowae Golf Club, 19 Blaziers Rd, donation requested, $10pvpn powered, (72hrs), showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets welcomeDump Point  Dalby St, adj to Lions ParkPotable Water          Lions Park, High St- no Key required.Showgrounds- Warra Street JandowaeHospital        Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 4555Doctors Surgery     Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5188Pharmacy     High St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5342Supermarket            George St, Jandowae