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

Moulamein is part of the Wakool Shire and is situated on the banks of the Edwards River and Billabong Creek, 70 kilometres from Barham and Swan Hill. Moulamein has a population of around 500 and is the oldest town in the Riverina, with grain being the main produce. It is a popular camping and fishing destination all year round with plenty of waterside camping options.Those travelling to Moulamein can find three short-term parking options available in town; Brougham Street, Carne Street and Morago Street. All parking options are free of charge and have a time limit of 96 hours.Tourist attractions include the historic wharf where paddle steamers used to drop off and pick up supplies, the old courthouse which is now a museum, the Mooloomoon Woolshed which was the first along the river to unload wool bales straight onto paddle steamers, the grain storage facility, art gallery, the Old Bullock Dray and Moulamein Lake is a great venue for water sports. Local events include monthly fishing competitions and an old-world collectables fair, the Moulamein horse races in December, sheep dog trials in September, a bowls tournament over the June long weekend and yabby races and a duathlon during the Easter holidays.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Visitor Information Board located at Café on Triangle ParkMorago St, Moulamein NSWCasual Parking       Carne St, Morago St & Baratta StShort & Long Term Parking        Brougham St, Carne St & Morago St (96hr) no feesDump Point  Patterson St off Moulamein Rd, between Tallow St & Sainsberry StPotable Water          Patterson St off Moulamein Rd, between Tallow St & Sainsberry StHospital        Local ambulance in town 24/7, nearest hospital Swan Hill (70km)Pharmacy     Swan HillSupermarket            IGA, Morago St, Ph: 03 5887 5008

Wycheproof is located 276 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, and is a vibrant community at the gateway to the Murray Mallee Sunset Country. The town lays claim to having the world’s smallest registered mountain, Mt Wycheproof, which rises only 43 metres above the surrounding plains. With cafes, pubs, art galleries, plus all the necessary shopping facilities, Wycheproof makes a convenient stopover to restock supplies, and take a break from your journey.Short and long-term parking is available at Wycheproof Caravan Park at the northern end of town. Toilets, water and a dump point are available at a low fee of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site. Pets on leads are also welcome.Several festivals and events are held throughout the year in Wycheproof, including the Great Grain Festival in February, and the Mt Wycheproof Cup, known as ‘Derby Day in the Country’, held in November each year.Tourist/Visitor Centre       VIC is available from the Council Offices during office hours367 Broadway, Wycheproof VIC 3483Ph: 1300 520 520www.wycheproof.vic.au Casual Parking       Centenary Park, Fairview St WycheproofShort Term Parking           Wycheproof C/P, Calder Hwy, N end of town, $20pvpn unpowered (CMCA Member only rate), non members $25pvpn unpowered, $35pvpn powered. (no time limit), tlts, water, dump point, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Wycheproof C/P, Calder Hwy, N end of town, $20pvpn non powered, $35pvpn powered (no time limit), tlts, water, dump point, pets on leadDump Point  Wycheproof C/P, Calder Hwy, north end of townPotable Water          Wycheproof C/P, Calder Hwy, north end of townHospital        23 Grandview St, Wycheproof, Ph: 03 5478 0700Doctors Surgery     23 Grandview St, Wycheproof, Ph: 03 5493 7672 (On wknds the town is serviced by doctors rostered by the East Wimmera Health Service – Outpatients service avail).Pharmacy     Wycheproof Pharmacy, 332 Broadway, Wycheproof, Ph: 03 5493 7030Supermarket            Wycheproof Foodworks, 316 Broadway, Wycheproof, Ph: 03 5493 7416