RV Friendlies & Events

Birchip is located approximately 312 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Birchip is home of the Mallee Bull, and is best known as the gateway to the Mallee. A statue of ‘Big Red,’ the legendary Mallee Bull is even located in the middle of the main street of Birchip, dividing the road.Taylor Park provides parking for RV travellers at nil charge, and has toilets, shelter, bins, potable water and BBQs. A dump point can be found at the Birchip Community Leisure Centre, on the corner of Johnson and Morrison Streets.Birchip has a history museum where the history of the town is on display, including the wild dog fence, pioneer memorabilia and photographs, and the story of the famous stump jump plough that opened up much of Australia to cereal growing. Birchip is only eight kilometres from Tchum Lake, where you can spend time fishing, enjoying water sports, taking nature walks or simply relaxing on the lawns at the foreshore of the lake.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council OfficeCnr Cumming Ave & Rundle St, Birchip VICPh: 1300 520 520www.birchip.vic.au Casual Parking       Morrison St, around the cnr of the Post Office, normal street parking limits applyShort Term Parking           Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of Birchip, tlts, shelter, bins, water, BBQ, nil chargeDump Point  Birchip Community Leisure Centre, cnr Johnson St & Morrison St, Birchip VICPotable Water          Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of BirchipHospital        24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7100Doctors Surgery     24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7105Pharmacy     Birchip Pharmacy, 51 Cumming Ave, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2420SupermarketIGA, 61 Cumming St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2688

Home Hill, is located in tropical north Queensland and is a pretty little town on the southern side of the mighty Burdekin River. Home Hill is connected to the nearby town of Ayr, by the landmark Silver Link Bridge, the longest crossing of its type in Australia. Drop into the Silver Link Interpretive Centre on Eighth Avenue to see an impressive photographic history of the bridge. Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, at the northern entrance to town, has an amazing display of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites from all over the planet. For panoramic views of the district’s farmlands and waterways, head to Inkerman Hill, 12kms south of town. There are covered picnic tables at the summit. The cane crushing season, which runs from June to November, brings ample opportunities to witness a cane fire. Sugar cane paddocks are burnt before harvest, and spectacular cane fires light the skies on most evenings. Those visiting Home Hill can find short-term parking at Home Hill Comfort Stop. There is a maximum 48 hour limit across a 14 day period. Potable water can be obtained from this location and a dump point is accessible in Sixth Street.Home Hill is a great place for RV travellers to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Burdekin Gateway Information Centre, 12 Railway Ave, Home Hill QLDPh: 07 4782 8281tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.auwww.burdekin.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Along Railway Avenue laneway, between Sixth Street and Tenth Street, at the rear of the Home Hill Comfort StopShort & Long Term Parking        Home Hill Comfort Stop, maxi of 48 hours in any 14 day periodDouglas Street Car Park, which runs parallel to Hogan street (Tatura's main shopping strip), access from Park Street at the eastern end Maximum length of stay 48 hours No more than 3 vehicles at a time Vehicles must be parked within the lines Camping is not permitted Grey and black water must only be disposed of at designated dump points Fires are not permitted Dogs must be on leads at all timesDump Point  Hastie Street Potable Water          Tatura Park 9 Hastie Street (Adjacent to toilet block) Lock Code: 88288 - Enter the code and then press the button on the end. Please ensure you line the numbers up in the middle.Hospital        Tenth Ave, Ph; 07 4790 5700Pharmacy     67 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1084; 10 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1228Supermarket            IGA, 51 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 8118; Foodworks, 111 Eighth Ave

Blanchetown is home to Lock No.1 on the Murray River, located 135 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. The town was one of the first river settlements in South Australia, and operated the Customs House where goods were cleared from passing through paddle steamers.Parking is permitted at the Old Ferry Landing on The Parade for up to 24 hours at no cost. Toilets, potable water and bins are provided at this location, and pets are permitted on leads. A dump point is available at Blanchetown Oval on South Terrace, and an additional source of potable water can also be found near the public toilets at Lock 1 Reserve.The township’s many charming heritage buildings can be explored on the Blanchetown Historical Walk. The Blanchetown Hotel is has been trading on its present site for 117 years, and is a perfect example of pioneer architecture. The hotel also hosts the famous ‘Yabby Races’ every Australia Day long weekend, a fun event and opportunity to mingle with the locals.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blanchetown Internet & Information Café3 Shaw St, BlanchetownPh: 08 8540 5453Casual Parking       Blanchetown PO, 28-30 Egerton St & Lock 1 Reserve, The ParadeShort Term Parking           Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown, 24hrs, tlts, bins, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Blanchetown Oval, South TcePotable Water          Public Toilets at Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown.Hospital        No hospital, closest local ambulance is Waikerie or Swan ReachDoctors Surgery     32 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8564 2266 (Thurs)Pharmacy     Over the counter pharmaceutical products can be purchased from the supermarketSupermarket            Blanchetown Lucky 7 Supermarket, 2 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8540 5077