RV Friendlies & Events

Sorell is located 26 kilometres east of Hobart, 13 kilometres from Cambridge and 30 kilometres from Dunalley, and is at the crossroads of the East Coast Escape and the Convict Trail touring routes. It is a great base for the Southern Beaches Touring Route and the wealth of other nearby country region touring options available to explore. The town was named in 1821 after Lieutenant Governor William Sorell, (Governor of Van Diemen’s Land from 1817-1824) and was known as Tasmania’s most important grain centre. In 1874 Sorell became known as the gateway to the east coast of the Tasman Peninsula and has remained a popular service centre for local farms, light industry and its growing suburbs.Visitors to Sorell can find short-term parking at Pembroke Park Rest Area in Montagu Street. A permit is required and will cost $16 per vehicle per night, or five nights for $47. Permit available from council chambers, 47 Cole Street, between 8am & 5pm Mon–Fri. Alternatively, a permit can be obtained on-site where you can deposit fees and forms into an on-site security box. Pembroke Park provides potable water and an on-site dump point.Attractions within Sorell include bird watching at the Orielton Lagoon Conservation site, which is an internationally recognised habitat for migratory birds. You can also pick your own seasonal stone and berry fruit at the Sorell Fruit Farm where the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held during September and October, or enjoy some wine tasting at the Orani Vineyard. Local events include the Sorell Markets (every Sunday) and the Dodges Ferry Market (first Sunday of every month from November to April).Tourist/Visitor Information Centre16 Gordon St,Ph: 03 6269 2924Casual Parking (near retail centre)Woolworths Shopping Plaza Cole St, Gordon St in the vicinity of Visitors Information CentreShort Term ParkingPembroke Park, Montagu St, permit fee $16pvpn or 5 nights for $47 avail from Council Chambers between 8:00am and 4.45pm Mon – Fri,a/h there will be a security box for deposit of fees near the dump point. Please ensure all permits are displayed on dash board of vehicle.Dump PointPembroke Park, Montagu St Potable WaterPembroke Park, Montagu St HospitalHobart, 30 mins awayDoctors SurgerySorell Family Practice – Shop 11, 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 2341Sorell Doctors Surgery – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6165 1595DentistAllcare Dentist,13/5 Fitzroy St, Ph: 03 6265 2009PharmacyTerry White Chemist – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6265 1195Chemist Warehouse – 2 Gordon Street Ph: 03 6265 2153Sorell Plaza Pharmacy – 10b 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 3981SupermarketWoolworths – Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 1204Coles – 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 1400

Ochre Arch Farm is a family run property focused on sharing the knowledge of eco-agriculture through their guided farm tours. The property is in Pinnacle, approximately a 460-kilometre drive west of Sydney. Guests to the farm will not only learn about sustainable land management but they also have the opportunity to take in the native wildlife and indigenous heritage found at the property.Self-contained RV travellers are invited to stay on the farm for up to 24 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Access to water is provided, however no other facilities are included. Please note, site is not available if it’s too wet.The sites are in a flat, shady area amongst magnificent Yellow Box and Western Grey Box trees, with vistas in all directions. Phil and Jan look forward to welcoming CMCA members to their peaceful property.  Please note:  you must call first before arrivalAddress: 761 Goodes Lane, PinnaclePhone: 02 6343 5150 or 0425 760 596Cost: $10pvpnParking: s/c vehicles only, 24hrs, sites not available if ground is too wet, campfires not permitted during fire season, owner lives on siteOpening Hours: Please call prior to arrival

Katanning is situated on the Great Western Highway, in the heart of the Great Southern region, 277 kilometres south-east of Perth. The development of the Great Western Railway in 1889 from Perth to Albany played an integral part in the development of Katanning. The same company who built the railway, Western Australia Land Company, also formed the town. It was later gazetted in 1898 after the state purchased the railway line and town.Historical points of interest in the town include the Katanning Roller Flour Mill Museum, and the Kobeelya homestead. For the young at heart, stop in at the ‘All Ages Playground’, a rare and unusual playground with adult sized play equipment.RV travellers passing through Katanning are able to park for up to 48 hours at the RV Overnight Rest Area. No charges apply for the stay. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this site.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Katanning Visitor Centre14 Austral Tce, Katanning WAP: 08 9821 2634E: visitors@katanning.wa.gov.auCasual Parking       2 carparks on Austral TceShort Term Parking           RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen St, (48hrs), pets on leadDump Point  RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen StPotable Water          RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen StHospital        Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222Doctors Surgery     Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222Dentist           54 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 4500Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, 92 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 1677; Great Southern Community, Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 8016Supermarket            Woolworths, Clive St, Katanning, 08 6805 8500; IGA 72-78 Austral Tce, Katanning, 08 9821 1577