RV Friendlies & Events

Dongara is situated on the Irwin River approximately 350km north-west of Perth on the Brand Highway. It is the first town after leaving Perth at the end of the Indian Ocean Drive along Western Australia’s iconic Coral Coast region. Dongara’s twin town of Port Denison lies on the opposite side of the Irwin River and is the home to a successful rock lobster fishing fleet.A charming coastal town Dongara offers beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and lookouts for viewing the estuary, flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy scenic nature by kayaking through the river or bird watching in the hut along the river.Stretch your legs by choosing one of the five Thungarra Trails or the Dongara Heritage Walk. One of the trails will guide you around the tranquil river where it is protected from the wind and shows off the fantastic bird life especially around the estuary. Flyers can be obtained from the visitors’ centre. You can also try your hand at fishing. Great fishing spots are on the jetty near the Big 4 Caravan Park or further down on the groin near the Obelisk, South Beach or near Seaspray Caravan Park. Whiting and Tailor are the main fish you may catch from the shore. No luck catching your own, raw local seafood is available for purchase from Seaz Denison Seafood or buy some fish and chips from the local fish and chip shop in Dongara or from the Port Store in Port Denison.Tour the multi award winning Illegal Tender Rum Distillery Co, sample their premium spirits and enjoy a behind the scenes, in depth and sensory experience in the world of rum making. Their Sister Distillery, StableViews Distillery, are the only locally made Gin distillery along the Coral Coast. Made with Australian Botanical’s this create the dry “Australian” gin. Head to their website for opening hours, contact details and more: https://illegaltenderrumco.com/  https://stableviewsdistillery.com.au/Dongara Town Oval offers 24-hour parking for self-contained travellers at a charge of $10 per vehicle. There is a free dump point available on-site and potable water is located nearby at the Port Denison Foreshore, opposite the Point Leander Drive & George Street intersection.The town has plenty of services to stock up on for your travels and make sure you visit the Dongara Port Denison Visitor Centre to score yourself some local souvenirs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dongara-Port Denison Visitor Centre, 11-13 Waldeck St, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1404Casual Parking       Dongara Town Oval, Cnr Waldeck & Walton St. There are also a few parks at the front of the VIC and in Moreton Tce along the yellow buildingShort Term Parking           Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St, 24hr, $10pvpn.Dump Point  Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St. Note: this is not the same spot on the oval as the short-term parkingPotable Water          Free potable water is available on Point Leander Drive in Port Denison at the George Street intersection.Hospital        Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service, 48 Blenheim Rd, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 0200Doctors Surgery     Dongara Medical Centre, 290 Point Leander Dr, Ph: 08 9927 2907Dentist           Dongara Dental Clinic, 48 Blenheim Rd, Ph: 08 9921 4795Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, Shop 9, 33 Moreton Tce, Ph: 08 9927 1132Supermarket            IGA plus liquor, 25 Moreton Tce, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1021, Riverbend Foodworks, 242 Point Leander Dr Port Denison Ph: 08 9927 1226

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

Trayning is located in the North Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, and lies 235 kilometres east of Perth on the Goomalling/Merredin Road. There are three townships within the Shire; Trayning, Kununoppin and Yelbeni, with Trayning primarily consisting of agricultural land, nature reserves and national parks.The Tayning Caravan Park has all the facilities and amenities one would need for a short or long stopover, with potable water and a dump point located on-site as well. Unpowered sites are available for $7.50 per vehicle per night, and powered sites for $22 per vehicle per night. Trayning is a wonderul place to visit, especially for RV travellers as the town has wide open streets and plenty of available parking spaces for larger vehicles. There are several notable tourist sites such as Billycatting Hill, Whiteman’s Rock, Yarragin Rock, gnamma holes, historical wells, Yelbeni Museum and a beautiful wildflower season.  The region also has many heritage sites and museums that illustrate the evolution of the grain industry, the machinery used and the dedication of generations of farmers. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Shire of Trayning Administration, Railway St, Trayning WAPh: 0896 831 001Email: admin@trayning.wa.gov.auwww.trayning.com.au Casual Parking       Railway St, Trayning; Twine St, TrayningShort Term Parking           Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland St, unlimited parking, full facilities, unpwr $7.50 pvpn, paid to Shire of TrayningLong Term Parking            Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland St, unlimited parking, full facilities, unpwr $7.50 pvpn, paid to Shire of TrayningDump Point  Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland StPotable Water          Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland StHospital        Hughes St, Kununoppin, Ph: 0896 830 222Doctors Surgery     Kununoppin Medical Practice, Hughes St, Kununoppin, Ph: 0896 830 204, Monday & Tuesday: 9.00am to 4.00pmPharmacy     Kununoppin Medical Practice has limited stock of scriptsSupermarket            Fresh produce store & café in Trayning