RV Friendlies & Events

Just inland of the Whitsundays Coast is the quaint country town of Collinsville, situated 1163 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Collinsville was first established in 1922, a hospital opened in 1926 and electricity was connected in 1947. With a history built around mining, Collinsville is renowned for being the last mine to use working horses in underground mines and is aptly referred to as ‘The Pit Pony Capital of Australia’. The working horses retired in February 1990. The origins of Collinsville can be explored through its many museums and historical attractions, including the ‘Coal Face Museum’, the ‘Pit Pony Experience’ and the ‘Historic Bowen River Pub.  The Bowen River Rodeo is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, offering a fun country experience.Collinsville Showground on Railway Road provides free parking to RV travellers for up to 72 hours at no cost. The showground has a free dump point, potable water, and pets are permitted on leads. The popular Workers’ Club is located right across from the showground, kindly offering use of toilet and shower facilities.Collinsville is a lovely place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Collinsville Info Centre81 Garrick St, CollinsvilleP: 07 4785 5795www.collinsvilleconnect.com.auCasual Parking       Collinsville Showground, Railway RdShort Term Parking           Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd, (72hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, water, dump pointDump Point  Collinsville Showground, Railway RdPotable Water          Collinsville Showground, Railway RdHospital        91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777Doctors Surgery     91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777Pharmacy     Collinsville Plaza, Stanley St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5450Supermarket            IGA cnr Conway & Stanley Sts, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5325

Bower is located approximately 113 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia. This small town was named after a South Australian Member of Parliament (1865 – 1887) David Bower, who donated land to the area. By 1916, Bower had become a dispatch centre for mallee roots and timber, which were loaded in at the railway station and then sent to Adelaide.Those visiting Bower can find short term parking at Bower Reserve Camping Area. Here, a privacy fence was recently erected, offering a quiet and secure area to park in overnight. Unpowered sites are available for $5 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $10 per vehicle per night. An additional fee of $2 is required for use of the dump point. The Reserve also has plenty of facilities available, including some power, toilets, water, barbecue stations and tennis courts.Bower Hall and Reserve is a great destination when exploring local surrounding regions.Address: Kapunda Morgan Road, BowerPhone: Progress Association 08 8581 0597Cost: Unpowered $5pvpn, Powered $10pvpn, donation box in BBQ shed opposite tennis court and war memorial, $2 for dump pointParking: Unlimited parking near BBQ or opposite tennis courts

Balmoral is a historic township in redgum country on the Glenelg River, 79 kilometres south-west of Horsham and 328km north west of Melbourne. The area produces fine merino wool, lamb, beef, hay, herbs, cereal and oil seed crops. Balmoral’s many facilities include the Bush Nursing Centre, Community Store, 24-hour fuel, golf, bowls and swimming pool. The large-scale Martinich-Carran mural makes a contemporary statement in the village centre. For those visiting Balmoral, parking is permitted in the square for up to eight vehicles for a maximum of 48 hours, free of charge. Bins and barbecues are provided, and free potable water is available at Seymour Park on the corner of Glendinning Street and Rocklands Road.Balmoral is the gateway to the popular Rocklands Reservoir for camping, fishing and recreational water sports. The Grampians and Black Range State Forests surround, with excellent bush walking, Aboriginal rock art, wildflowers and breathtaking views, making the square the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the region. Contact: Balmoral Post OfficePhone: 03 5570 1280 or 0400 191 610Cost: Nil cost. Donations can be made to Balmoral Post Office or Community Store.Parking: In town centre, access via Bell St or Glendinning St, self-contained RVs only, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, free potable water at Seymour Park (Cnr of Glendinning St & Rocklands Rd).Opening Hours: 7 days