RV Friendlies & Events

Smithton is the gateway to the rugged Far Northwest Coast of Tasmania. Smithton offers the Duck River Robotic Dairy and La Cantara cheese factory tours. The tour leaves from the Duck River Pavilions which houses the Smithton Visitor Centre, La Cantara cheese tastings, museum, theatrette and Café. Smithton is also known for its fresh produce Tarkine Fresh Oysters, La Cantara milk and Cape Grim Beef. Take a tour to Cape Grim with Woolnorth Tours and breathe in the cleanest air in the world. Smithton has plenty of accommodation on offer from hotels, B & B’s, RV area and camping at Montagu Park.Why not make the very friendly town of Smithton your base for exploring this wonderful corner of Tasmania.Tourist/Visitor Centre       12 Nelson St, Smithton 7330Ph: 03 6413 5333info@stanleyandtarkine.com.auwww.stanleyandtarkine.com.auCasual Parking       Central Car Park King St; East EsplanadeShort Term Parking           Tall Timbers Hotel (private site - free camping available), Scotchtown Rd, Smithton, 1800 628 476 or 03 6452 9000, enquiries@talltimbershotel.com.auDump Point  East EsplanadePotable Water          West Esplanade. Tap against the fenceHospital        74 Brittons Rd, Ph: 03 6452 4650Doctors Surgery     14 King St, Ph: 03 6452 2555Dentist           37 Smith St, Ph: 03 6452 1964Pharmacy     18 King St, Ph: 03 6452 1129; 142 Nelson St, Ph: 03 6452 1055Supermarket            Streets Festival, 59 Emmett St, Ph: 03 6452 1668; Smithton Festival IGA, 72 Emmett St, Ph: 03 6452 1608; Woolworths, 142 Nelson St, Ph: 03 6452 1511

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

Warragamba is located on the eastern edge of the Blue Mountains and is a one-and-a-half-hour drive west of Sydney. The name Warragamba comes from the Aboriginal words Warra and Gamba, meaning water running over rocks. This town is home to Warragamba Dam, the source of Sydney’s water supply.For RV travellers passing through this small town, short-term parking is available at the Warragamba Recreation Reserve. There is no cost for parking and access to bins, toilets, barbecue and water is available. Vehicles must be self-contained, pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.Warragamba Dam is the largest concrete dam in Australia and one of the largest domestic water supply dams in the world. The dam grounds are open to the public and offer a visitor centre, Water for Life exhibition, viewing platforms and several visitor facilities.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWollondilly Shire Council Visitor Information Centre62 Menangle St, PictonPh: 02 4677 8313www.visitwollondilly.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Warragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth AveShort Term ParkingWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, nil charge, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Pets are allowed but must be kept inside the vehicle or on a lead at all times.Dump PointWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth Ave-33.89363, 150.60124Potable WaterWarragamba Recreation Reserve, Farnsworth AveHospitalNearest hospital is at Penrith or CamdenDoctors Surgery39 Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 0008DentistNearest dentist is at WallaciaPharmacy25B Fourteenth St, Warragamba Ph: 02 4774 1013Supermarket3/2320 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale – Ph: 02 4774 1986