RV Friendlies & Events

Maclean is located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales on the Clarence River, near the Pacific Highway. Maclean calls itself ‘the Scottish Town in Australia’. Many of its street signs are written in Gaelic as well as English and Australia’s oldest free Presbyterian Church still holds services for the descendants of the early settlers.The Maclean Showground provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water are available at the showground, as well as toilets, bins, covered seating and power. Parking is just $20 per vehicle per night, payable to the showground honesty box.While in town, be sure to explore all the historic architecture of the area, take the heritage walking trail, visit the museum and don’t miss the breathtaking views from the Maclean lookout over the town and the mighty Clarence River. For golfing enthusiasts there is an 18-hole course located in beautiful surroundings on Woodford Island.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Ferry Park Tourist Information Stand (unstaffed)Pacific Hwy, Maclean NSWPh: 02 6643 0800visit@myclarencevalley.com.auwww.myclarencevalley.com.auCasual Parking       River St & McLachlan StShort & Long Term Parking        Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford St, (72hr), room for 10 vehicles over 11m, unpwr site for Self-contained RVs only, $20pvpn paid to custodians when they come around., or the honesty box. Restricted access during various Showground events.Dump Point  Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford StPotable Water          Maclean Showground, cnr Cameron St & Woodford StHospital        21 Union St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6640 0111Doctors Surgery     1 Centenary Drv, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 3299Dentist           Maclean Dental Surgery, 1 Stanley St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2023Pharmacy     Stanfords Pharmacy, 253 River St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2004Supermarket            SPAR Supermarket, 4 River St, Maclean, Ph: 02 6645 2002

Geraldton is located on the Batvia Coast, 420km north of Perth and is a pristine town that offers beauty, history and adventure.Those visiting Geraldton can find short-term parking at the Francis Street car park, located on the corner of Francis Street & Marine Terrace. There are no fees to stay here, and parking is strictly limited to vehicles that are self-contained. Parking is welcome for up to 24 hours, with access to dump point, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, and covered seating included. Pets on a lead are allowed, and mobile coverage is available. Geraldton is a buzzing modern foreshore town well worth a visit. The city has established itself with the emergence of cold-brew coffee, street-art and arts festivals, shopping for coloured pearls, and indigenous drive trails. Blessed with beautiful inner-city beaches and a warm, windy climate - the region is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and maritime historian, making this city the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the Batvia Coast. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGeraldton Visitor Centre246 Marine Tce, GeraldtonPh: 08 9956 6670www.visitgeraldton.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Sanford St car parkShort Term ParkingFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonSelf-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating, nil chargeDump PointFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonLat: -28.7758Long: 114.6031Potable WaterFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonHospitalGeraldton Regional Hospital, Shenton St – Ph: 08 9956 2222Doctors SurgeryMany and variedDentistMany and variedPharmacyMany and variedSupermarketColes, Woolworths and IGA various locations in main shopping area

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