RV Friendlies & Events

The historic Overland Corner Hotel is situated 21 kilometres from Barmera in the Riverland, South Australia (1.5 kilometres off the Goyder Highway on a loop road). The building was originally erected in 1859 as a resting place for drovers passing through, and a stopping place for paddle steamers operating on the Murray River, found 680 metres from the hotel.Today, the hotel is a pub as well as a living museum. The hotel offers free parking to RV travellers, The stay limit is negotiable and access to toilets is included. An additional fee for showers is required, and pets on a lead are welcome. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the walking trails in surrounding reserves (Overland Corner Reserve and Herons Bend Reserve), see water fowl in their habitats as well as fossils exposed on the river cliffs and old quarry walls. With regular live events, several of the finest locally-brewed beers and wines, and a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, the Historic Overland Corner  Hotel is a ‘must visit’ location for locals and travellers alike.Cost: Nil cost. $5 for use of showersParking: No time restriction, shower, bins, pets on lead & toilets availableOpening Hours: Tues – Thurs 11am - 6pm.  Fri - Sat 11am - late. Sun 11am - 6pm. Check website for restaurant opening hours

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm

Goomalling is located 130 kilometres north-east of Perth and is another wonderful and welcoming Western Australian town. The name Goomalling comes from an Aboriginal word meaning, 'the place of the silver-grey possum,' and the town was officially gazetted in 1903. With its wide streets, Goomalling is a mixture of historic buildings and modern facilities.Casual and short-term parking is available at Railway Terrace. There is no fee to stay here, and stays are limited to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Goomalling Caravan Park, Throssell Street.To get a ‘snapshot’ of Goomalling and its people, visit the Wheatbelt Wander Wall on Railway Terrace, where approximately 200 people have donated and created significant to the town. Along the railway you will also spot rustic metal art sculptures and you can stop for a picnic at the War Memorial Park BBQ area with gazebos and a shady gumtree. From July to September each year, the orchids put on a spectacular display and you can take some wonderful photos from various locations around the region. A great place to admire the orchids is at Oak Park Nature Reserve, an extensive area of remnant native fauna and flora, granite outcrops and gnamma holes.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Caravan Park office, Throssell St, Goomalling WAPh: 08 9629 1183Email: goshire@goomalling.wa.gov.auwww.visitgoomalling.com.au or www.goomalling.wa.gov.auCasual Parking       Goomalling Caravan Park 28 Throssol st, Goomalling WAShort Term Parking + Long Term Parking             Free 24hr Parking for self-Contained Rv's. Railway terrace (Parking bay opposite Goomalling tavern)         Oak Park Picnic GroundDump Point  Caravan Park, Throssell StPotable Water          Caravan Park, Throssell St. Is open to all Travelers.Hospital        Forrest St, Ph: 08 9629 0100Doctors Surgery     51-53 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1166Dentist           51-53 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1914Pharmacy     WA Country Chemist, Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1088Supermarket            Goomalling Grocer (IGA Xpress), Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 9629 1054