RV Friendlies & Events

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post.  Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

Whyalla is located 396km north-west of Adelaide and is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf region. The town was founded in 1906 and was originally named Hummock Hill, and it was not until 1914 the town was renamed as Whyalla and was established as a port to ship iron. For a long time Whyalla was a steel and shipbuilding hub and is now experiencing a tourism renaissance based on its proud industrial history and natural phenomena, including the annual spawning of giant, luminescent cuttlefish each winter.Those visiting Whyalla can find short term parking at Weerona Bay Football & Sports Club, Stuart Park, Cartledge Ave for $10 per vehicle per night. There are no other facilities available here and parking is limited to 7 days. A dump point and potable water can be located at Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave. Whyalla boasts a fabulous Mediterranean style climate that provides around 300 days of clear and sunny skies each year, making this city the perfect place to visit. Spend a lazy afternoon swimming or windsurfing at the local beach, or fishing from the nearby jetty. At low tide, walk out to the ‘blue line’ to search for crabs. A short drive from town is the beautiful Point Lowly Peninsula and Lighthouse - the oldest building in the area. You can experience the heritage of the area at the Whyalla Martime Museum, featuring the largest permanently land-locked warship in Australia, or take a fully guided tour of the vast OneSteel Whyalla steelworks. As the regional shopping centre for the area, Whyalla has all the facilities you would expect from a major shopping area, with service stations open 24 hours a day, a myriad of dining venues and many other facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla SAPh: 08 8645 7900www.whyalla.comCasual Parking       Jamieson St, between McBryde Tce & Horwood StShort Term Parking           Stuart Park (Weeroona Bay Football Club) Cartledge Ave, $10 pn, (7 days)Long Term Parking            Point Lowly Campground $5 pn, 14 days.Dump Point  Jubilee Park Showgrounds, Jenkins AvePotable Water          Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave; Southern Information Bay, Lincoln Hwy; Point Lowly Campground; Whyalla Foreshore Marina, fish wash down tableHospital        Wood Terrace, Ph: 08 8648 8300Doctors Surgery     For Medical Services enquire at VICDentist           10 Forsyth St, Ph: 08 8644 0215; Playford Ave, Ph: 08 8645 8777; 55-59 Norrie Ave, Ph: 08 8645 9000; Cnr Nicholson & McDouall-Stuart Ave; (Westlands Shopping Centre), Ph: 08 8645 5045Pharmacy     Coles, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8645 9033 Supermarket IGA, McRitchie Cres, Ph: 08 8649 3003; Jenkins Friendly Grocer, Jenkins Ave, Ph: 08 8645 0692; OneStop Foodland, Flinders Ave, Ph: 08 8649 3100; Whyalla Foodland, Essington Lewis Ave, Ph: 08 8645 3300; Woolworths, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8644 1677; Woolworths, Viscount Slim Ave, Ph: 08 8645 7851

Windorah is located in Central West Queensland and is situated 35km downstream from where the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers join. The town was established in the 1880s by the Whitman brothers and has a small population of just 80 people. Windorah’s main industry is sheep and cattle grazing, which is due largely to the abundance of Mitchell Grass and other herbage that is available. Featuring a waterhole of about 19 kilometres in length and up to ten metres in depth, Windorah is a fantastic spot for those who enjoy a spot of fishing and birdwatching.Coopers Creek Camp Area has free camping with a negotiable stay limit.  Access to toilets, shade and picnic tables are also available at his great site. Both a dump point and potable water can be found at Quilpie Windorah Rd, Windorah. Those visiting the region are encouraged to explore the red sand hills of Windorah, a sight that will truly welcome you to the great Australian outback. The perfect time to visit the sand hills is at sunset, with a glass of wine in hand, taking in the panorama of the starlit sky.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWindorah Visitor Information Centre7 Maryborough St, WindorahPh: 07 4656 3063windorahinfo@barcoo.qld.gov.auwww.barcoo.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Albert St & Maryborough StShort & Long Term ParkingCooper Creek Camp Area, Diamantina Development Rd, nil cost, toilets, shade, picnic table, pets are allowed and is suitable for any sized rig. Dump PointQuilpie Windorah Rd, WindorahLat: -25.417679, Long: 142.659655Potable WaterWindorah Caravan Park, Albert St and at the dump point siteDoctors SurgeryWindorah Primary Health Clinic, 15 Victoria St.Dr visits one day per fortnight and for emergencies Ph: 07 4656 6100PharmacyLimited pharmacy supplies available at Windorah Primary Health Clinic. Ph: 07 4656 6100Supermarket16 Albert St (Outback Shop)Fruit & veg truck every second Thursday, check with VIC.