RV Friendlies & Events

Donald is located on the Richardson River in Victoria and is 282 kilometres from Melbourne at the junction of Sunraysia Highway and Borung Highway. The district is part of the Murray Basin, which in volcanic times was an inland sea. A large quantity of salt still remains beneath the surface creating challenges for farmers. In the sea were islands of hard stone, which now appear as small hills. The town is named after William Donald, a Scottish pastoralist who first settled the area in 1844. The railway reached Donald in 1882 and for many years it was a mainstay of the local shopkeepers, as the regular wages of the railway workers kept them solvent while waiting for the ‘after harvest’ payments of the struggling selectors. Donald is a traditional cereal growing area for wheat and barley as well as prime lambs and wool.Those visiting Donald can find short-term parking for up to 72 hours at the Byrne St Rest Area. Both the dump point and potable water can be found at Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd.Granite Rocks Reserve is a popular attraction for visitors and great place to picnic, featuring an outcrop of large granite rocks overlooking a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding farmlands. Self-drive sight-seeing tour guides are available from the community centre. These drives visit local tourist attractions such as, Georgie’s Hut, Lake Gil Gil, Mt Jeffcott Flora Reserve and Jeffcott Range. Annual events include the Australian Off Road Racing in the first week of April, Donald Agricultural Show in October, and Donald Cup held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Donald VIC, 31 Woods St, Donald VICPh: 03 5497 1707Email: dlg@gjr.net.auwww.donald.org.auCasual Parking       Byrne St (behind the McCulloch St Mall)Short Term Parking           Byrne St Rest Area, (72hr)Long Term Parking            Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd, pwr $20 pvpn; unpwr $15.00 pvpn, Ph: 03 5497 1764Dump Point  Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack RdPotable Water          Woods St or Donald Caravan ParkHospital        Aitken Ave, Ph: 03 5478 6200Doctors Surgery     7 McCracken Ave, Ph: 03 5497 1100Pharmacy     62 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1240Supermarket            IGA, 41 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1110

The Pinnacle Family Hotel, famous for the ‘Pinnacle Pie,' is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, 64kms west of Mackay. You will instantly feel at home when you step inside the iconic family owned hotel. The new verandah is perfect to sit and enjoy the famous pie and a drink or two. Homemade pies are not the only item on the menu; there are crumb steaks and an extensive lunch and dinner menu as well. Self-contained vehicles are able to park at the hotel for 72 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Camping is permitted at the hotel. Pets on a lead are welcome. Cost: Self-contained vehicles $10pvpn. Parking: 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, water.Opening Hours: Full restaurant day and night

Mangowine Homestead is an historic homestead in Nungarin, Western Australia, built by Charles and Jane Adams. It comprises a cottage built in approximately 1876, and has an adjacent building that was constructed in 1889 as an inn. In 1968, the granddaughter of Charles and Janes, Olive Warwick, handed the property over to the National Trust of Australia and was later opened to the public in 1973. The Homestead offers parking at a cost of $12 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $22 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The time limit is negotiable. Please note, Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088.Cost: Unpowered $12pvpn, Powered $22pvpnParking: NegotiableOpening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm to 4pm, Sat – Sun: 10am to 2pm & 1pm to 4pm. Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088