RV Friendlies & Events

Dongara is situated on the Irwin River approximately 350km north-west of Perth on the Brand Highway. It is the first town after leaving Perth at the end of the Indian Ocean Drive along Western Australia’s iconic Coral Coast region. Dongara’s twin town of Port Denison lies on the opposite side of the Irwin River and is the home to a successful rock lobster fishing fleet.A charming coastal town Dongara offers beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and lookouts for viewing the estuary, flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy scenic nature by kayaking through the river or bird watching in the hut along the river.Stretch your legs by choosing one of the five Thungarra Trails or the Dongara Heritage Walk. One of the trails will guide you around the tranquil river where it is protected from the wind and shows off the fantastic bird life especially around the estuary. Flyers can be obtained from the visitors’ centre. You can also try your hand at fishing. Great fishing spots are on the jetty near the Big 4 Caravan Park or further down on the groin near the Obelisk, South Beach or near Seaspray Caravan Park. Whiting and Tailor are the main fish you may catch from the shore. No luck catching your own, raw local seafood is available for purchase from Seaz Denison Seafood or buy some fish and chips from the local fish and chip shop in Dongara or from the Port Store in Port Denison.Tour the multi award winning Illegal Tender Rum Distillery Co, sample their premium spirits and enjoy a behind the scenes, in depth and sensory experience in the world of rum making. Their Sister Distillery, StableViews Distillery, are the only locally made Gin distillery along the Coral Coast. Made with Australian Botanical’s this create the dry “Australian” gin. Head to their website for opening hours, contact details and more: https://illegaltenderrumco.com/  https://stableviewsdistillery.com.au/Dongara Town Oval offers 24-hour parking for self-contained travellers at a charge of $10 per vehicle. There is a free dump point available on-site and potable water is located nearby at the Port Denison Foreshore, opposite the Point Leander Drive & George Street intersection.The town has plenty of services to stock up on for your travels and make sure you visit the Dongara Port Denison Visitor Centre to score yourself some local souvenirs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dongara-Port Denison Visitor Centre, 11-13 Waldeck St, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1404Casual Parking       Dongara Town Oval, Cnr Waldeck & Walton St. There are also a few parks at the front of the VIC and in Moreton Tce along the yellow buildingShort Term Parking           Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St, 24hr, $10pvpn.Dump Point  Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St. Note: this is not the same spot on the oval as the short-term parkingPotable Water          Free potable water is available on Point Leander Drive in Port Denison at the George Street intersection.Hospital        Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service, 48 Blenheim Rd, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 0200Doctors Surgery     Dongara Medical Centre, 290 Point Leander Dr, Ph: 08 9927 2907Dentist           Dongara Dental Clinic, 48 Blenheim Rd, Ph: 08 9921 4795Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, Shop 9, 33 Moreton Tce, Ph: 08 9927 1132Supermarket            IGA plus liquor, 25 Moreton Tce, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1021, Riverbend Foodworks, 242 Point Leander Dr Port Denison Ph: 08 9927 1226

Railton is a small town located 20km inland from Devonport, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The town was originally named Redwater Creek, and became Railton after the construction of the tramway line in the 1860s. Early settlers to the area, mainly farmers and timber workers, lived in slab huts and by the 1900s, Railton had a flourishing timber trade with two sawmills. The towns wide main street was originally built for the bullock teams making their way to the railway station to unload the produce and timber, while the cement works and lime works give an insight into the past of the town.Railway Park which is located on The Esplanade, just off Foster Street, offers those with self-contained vehicles parking for up to 96 hours. Sites are free of charge, and visitors will have access to a dump point and potable water. Railton is a fantastic place to visit and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that the town has on offer. The Looking Glass Cottage is a magical experience of fibre optic displays. The cottage houses many animated fibre optic lamps, Christmas trees and decorations and gift ideas from lava and glitter lamps. The Looking Glass Cottage also has the Visitor Information Centre, where free guided tours of the topiary can be arranged. The nearby streams and Mersey River offer trout and fly fishing and swimming. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Railton VIC, 5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield TASPh: 03 6491 1036kvic@kentish.tas.gov.auwww.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au or www.kentish.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonShort Term Parking           Railway Park, Esplanade, Railton (96hr)CMCA RV Park - 15 Esplanade, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpvn non CMCA Members, 14 night max stay in any 21 day period, dump point, potable water, pets on lead welcomeDump Point  Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonPotable Water          Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111Doctors Surgery     Medical Centre, 1 Henry St Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1166Pharmacy     33 Foster St, Railton TAS, PH: 03 6496 1023Supermarket            IGA, 46 Main St, Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1306; IGA, 79 Gilbert St, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 1151

Our latest RV Friendly Town is Tatura, Vic! Next to Shepparton, Tatura is the second largest town in municipality of Great Shepparton. With a population of 5000, the town boasts a bustling main street with a diverse range of businesses and services available. RV travellers are well-accommodated with 48-hour parking available at the Douglas Street Car Park. The allocated parking area is accessible via the laneway at 71 Park Street. Parking is only available for people travelling in self-contained vehicles. A dump point and potable water can be located at Tatura Park on Hastie Street. The access code for use of the dump point can be found by visiting http://greatershepparton.com.au/visitors/dump-point. With seven Prisoner of War Camps having operated around Tatura during World War II, the German War Cemetery and one of Australia's most significant war time museums are located here, depicting cultural history through photographs, memorabilia, artefacts, intelligence reports and newspaper articles. The town also host many events throughout the year, with the largest and most prestigious being International Dairy Week – the southern hemisphere’s largest dairy show which is held in January each year.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre530 Wyndham St, Victoria Park Lake, SheppartonPh: 1800 808 839info@sheppandgv.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Douglas St, accessed via laneway at 71 Park StShort Term Parking           Douglas St Car park, accessed via laneway at 71 Park StSelf-contained only, 48hrs, nil charge, binsDump Point  Tatura Park, 20 Hastie StThis DP has coded access, please click on the link https://sheppandgv.com.au/stay/rv and use the code listed.Lat: -36.4442, Long: 145.2327Potable Water          Tatura Park, 20 Hastie StHospital        64 Park St, Tatura, Ph: 03 5824 8400Doctors Surgery     4 Thomson St, Tatura Ph: 03 5824 1244Dentist           2 Thomson St, Tatura Ph: 03 5824 1038Pharmacy     Tatura Pharmacy, 151 Hogan St, Tatura Ph: 03 5824 1043Supermarket            Foodworks, 112 Hogan StIGA, 2-4 Walshe St