RV Friendlies & Events

The small town of Fernvale lies on the Brisbane River, 30 kilometres north-west of Ipswich and an hour’s drive from Brisbane. One of the great attractions of the town is the Fernvale Markets, held every Sunday morning. People come from far and wide to grab a bargain from one of the interesting stalls. The town also provides fishing, swimming, boating and camping options along the Brisbane River and Wivenhoe Dam.Visitors can find short-term parking at Geoff Fisher Bridge for up to 20 hours at no charge. Pets are also very welcome. Potable water is located at Fernvale Memorial Park, and a key is available upon request at Fernvale Futures Complex and the dump point is located in Clive Street.Fernvale is the perfect spot to stop and get away from the busy city life, without losing any of the conveniences the city can provide.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Fernvale Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale QLDPh: 07 5427 0200www.somerset.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Fernvale Futures Complex car park1483 Brisbane Valley HwyShort Term Parking           Free 20hr Overnight rest, Geoff Fisher Bridge, Lot 79 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Wivenhoe Pocket, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, covered seatingDump Point  Clive St, Lat -27.454363, Long 152.650127Potable Water          Fernvale Memorial Park, key available upon request at Fernvale Futures ComplexHospital        Closest hospital at Ipswich, Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors Surgery     Fernvale Medical Centre, Ph: 07 5427 0416, Health Matters Fernvale, Ph: 07 5426 7788Dentist           Fernvale Dental, Ph: 07 5427 0880Pharmacy     Fernvale Discount Drugstore, Fernvale Shopping Village Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5427 0695Supermarket            Woolworths, 1455 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5421 2000

The Pinnacle Family Hotel, famous for the ‘Pinnacle Pie,' is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, 64kms west of Mackay. You will instantly feel at home when you step inside the iconic family owned hotel. The new verandah is perfect to sit and enjoy the famous pie and a drink or two. Homemade pies are not the only item on the menu; there are crumb steaks and an extensive lunch and dinner menu as well. Self-contained vehicles are able to park at the hotel for 72 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Camping is permitted at the hotel. Pets on a lead are welcome. Cost: Self-contained vehicles $10pvpn. Parking: 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, water.Opening Hours: Full restaurant day and night

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.