RV Friendlies & Events

Parkes is a modern town in central west New South Wales, located approximately 360 kilometres northwest of Sydney on the Newell Highway. The town was formed following the discovery of gold in 1862 and was then known as ‘Currajong’ due to the many kurrajong trees in the area. It was later renamed ‘Parkes’ in honour of Sir Henry Parkes, who visited the town in 1871.The town offers a free dump point and potable water for use at Kelly Reserve, located on the corner of Newell Highway and Thomas Street. Spicer Caravan Park provides excellent facilities, and unpowered sites are available for $13 per vehicle per night. Powered sites are available at an additional fee. Parkes has made a significant contribution to space science and is home to the Parkes Observatory and the national icon ‘The Dish’, which featured in the 2000 film of the same name. Another draw card of visitors to the town is the ‘Parkes Elvis Festival’, held annually in the second week of January.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Parkes VICHenry Parkes Centre, Newell Hwy, Parkes NSWP: 02 6862 6000www.visitparkes.com.au Casual Parking       Bogan St, Caledonia St, Currajong St, Foster St, Bushman StShort Term Parking           Spicer C/P, cnr Albert, Victoria & Bushman Sts, (time limit neg), pets on lead, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, water, $13pvpn unpwr (extra for pwr)Dump Point  Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StPotable Water          Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StHospital        Lachlan Health Service, Parkes Campus, Coleman Rd, ph 02 6861 2400Doctors Surgery     Clarinda Street Surgery, 335 Clarinda St, Parkes, ph 02 6862 2511, 8.30am – 5.30pm Mon - FriDentist           Tim Baker, cnr Church & Hill Sts Parkes, ph 02 6862 1391; Mike Richardson, 21 Church St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1261Pharmacy     Dunfords Pharmacy, 280 Clarinda St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1099; Parkes Pharmacy, Shop 6 Metro Plaza Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 2411Supermarket            Coles, Bogan St Parkes, ph 02 6863 6200; Woolworths, Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 1722

The small city of Burnie is located on the north-west coast of Tasmania and was settled in 1827. The port has always been at the heart of Burnie, connecting the region’s harvested natural resources and manufactured products (like pulp and paper) to the rest of the world. However, its industrial past came at an environmental cost, and since the early 1990s, Burnie has been in the process of transforming from this industrial past to a cleaner and more creative future, as the City of Makers.  Places to visit are the Hellyer’s Road Distillery, where a uniquely Tasmanian single malt whiskey is made along with a range of blends and vodkas. Visitors can experience tours and tastings.Cooee Point is the perfect place to park up for a few days while you explore Burnie. Cooee Point has access to a dump point, potable water, and you can obtain your parking permit online from www.discoverburnie.net or by calling 03 6430 5700 and rest for up to two days.Leisure opportunities abound, with excellent beaches, parks and gardens in and around the city. And if you are planning to visit in the summer months expect long days with sunlight lasting up to 16 hours a day. Little penguins populate the rocky points at the end of West Beach and a stroll in Fernglade may reward you with an occasional glimpse of a platypus.Tourist/Visitor Centre       For tourist enquiries please contact:Burnie Council 03 6430 5700Penquin VIC and Wynyard VIC also have very good informationCasual Parking       Mount St, Upper BurnieShort Term Parking           Cooee Point Rd, 2 day permit with maximum of 2 permits per year. Apply for a permit online from www.discoverburnie.net or call 6430 5700.Dump Point  Cooee Point Rd; Yacht Club entrance off Bass HwyPotable Water          Cooee Point RdHospital        Brickport Rd, Ph: 03 6430 6666Doctors Surgery     10 Marine Terrace, Ph: 03 6431 651152 Bass Hwy, Ph; 03 6433 9991 Reeves St, Ph: 03 6432 2222Dentist           15 Cattley St, Ph: 03 6431 311144 Wilmot St, Ph: 03 6432 11881 Edwards St, Ph: 03 6431 3997Pharmacy     14 Wilson St, Ph: 03 6432 308756 Bass Hwy, Cooee Ph: 03 6408 025067 Wilson St, 03 6431 1055Supermarket            230 Mount St, Ph: 03 6431 4850

Laidley is located just 83 kilometres west of Brisbane and is the second largest town in the Lockyer Valley. The Valley is one of the top ten most fertile farming areas in the world and is referred to as ‘Australia’s Salad Bowl’ due to the many different types of fruit and vegetables grown there. White ‘i’ (unaccredited) Tourist Information Centre’s are located at Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum, corner of Drayton and Pioneer Streets and Das Neumann Haus, corner of William and Patrick Streets. The Pioneer Village allows visitors to explore the history of migrant settlement as well as local industries and early pioneering lifestyles. Displays include an historic church, school, post office, butcher shop, police cells, plus equipment and machinery used by the early settlers. Das Neumann Haus is a house museum restored and furnished in the style of the 1930s. Enjoy a coffee and light lunch and browse local handmade arts, crafts and preserves.Those visiting Laidley can find short-term parking free of charge, for up to 48 hours at Narda Lagoon, Drayton Street. A dump point is located at John St North and potable water can be obtained from the card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd, (Outside Council Depot).Spend a few days in Laidley and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the many activities and events the region offers.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Das Neumann Haus, William Street, Laidley QLDPh: 07 5465 3241info@luvyalockyer.com.auwww.visitlockyer.com.auCasual Parking       John St NorthShort Term Parking           Narda Lagoon, Drayton St, (48hr), no chargeLong Term Parking            Lake Dyer Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees apply; Centenary Park Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees applyDump Point  John St NorthPotable Water          Card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd. Outside Council Depot.Hospital        75 William St, Ph: 07 5466 8100Doctors Surgery     36 Ambrose St, Ph: 07 5465 1388; 128 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1644Dentist           Laidley Dental Surgery, 132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2211Pharmacy     125 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1297Supermarket            132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2266