RV Friendlies & Events

Pingelly is a small agricultural town situated in the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, approximately 158 kilometres Southeast of Perth. With a population of approximately 1,260 it is a genuinely small, friendly town with a great community spirit. Memorial Park, in the main street of town, has been upgraded to host picnics in the beautiful, gardened grass area, whilst children play on the newly refurbished play areas. New barbecue facilities are available free to the public. Free Wi-Fi and publics toilets are available.  The Pioneer Park is another great location for recreational use with barbecue and picnic facilities, also a short walk from the traveller’s rest area. The Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre is a marvellous, unique sustainable wooden building, and an interesting place to stop by and watch the footy or enjoy dinner at the Stringybark Bistro. The Pingelly Hotel and the Exchange Tavern are also within walking distance from the rest area and provide hearty meals, and ice-cold beverages. The Town Hall is home to the Driver Revivor and the Pingelly Museum. For anyone interested in History, the Pingelly Museum has some great displays of historic photographs, local memorabilia, buggies, sulkies, and more. We mustn’t forget the unique “weather Rock” outside the Old Pingelly Courthouse. Why not explore the pioneering past of the areas on the Mourambine Heritage Trial which begins at St Patrick’s Church and takes in several early settler’s cottages. Consider visiting the local reserves including the Boyagin Rock Nature reserve, with a blissful hiking trail, Dryandra Woodland which is home to over 100 species of birds and 24 mammals and scenic area and the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary,  or the Tutanning Reserve, situated on 2381 hectares of bushwalking, bird watching, wildflower rambles and more. Pingelly is also a significant part of the Hothan Way Trail tourist drive, with fascinating story told along the way. The trail follows Hotham River between Pingelly and Pinjarra passing though the towns of Wandering, Bodington, and Dwellingup. Along the Hotham way tourists can visit wineries, olive groves and artisans who open their doors to the public.Tourist/Visitor Centre         Community Resource Centre, 18 Parade St,Ph: 08 9887 1409 (BH)www.pingelly.wa.gov.auPingelly Community Craft Shop, 28 Parade StPh: 08 9887 1351Casual Parking             Pingelly Caravan Park Phone or visit the Community Craft Shop for all bookings.  Ph: 08 9887 1351 Short Term Parking             Pingelly Caravan Park, Unpowered sites - $20 PV for the first night, $15 PVPN for executive nights. ($110 for 7 days), Powered sites - $30 PV for the first night, $20 PVPN for executive nights ($150 for 7 days), Pingelly RV Parking, Hall St, at rear of Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking              Pingelly RV Parking, Hall St, at rear of Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point    Caravan Park on Hall St & outside the Pingelly Swimming pool on Community Pl/Somerset StPotable Water            Pingelly Caravan ParkHospital          18 Brown St, Ph: 08 9887 2222Pharmacy       14 Parade St, Ph: 08 9887 1075   Supermarket              Pingelly Village Grocer, 10 Parade St, Ph: 08 9887 1002          

Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSmythesdale Well Customer Service Centre19 Heales Street03 5220 7111www.visitgoldenplains.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Glenelg HighwayShort Term ParkingSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetSelf-contained vehicles only. 72 hr time limit. Access to bins, showers, toilets, water and BBQ available.Dump PointSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetPotable WaterSmythesdale Gardens35 Garden StreetHospitalBallarat – less than 20mins away1 Drummond St NOpen 24 hours · 03 5320 4000Doctors SurgeryBallarat Community Health Smythesdale19 Heales Street03 5338 4500Dentist Ballarat – less than 20mins awayPharmacySmythesdale Pharmacy19 Heales Street03 5342 8695SupermarketIGA40 Glenelg Highway03 5342 8778

Known for its tree lined streets, colourful petunia garden beds and stunning Jacaranda’s in the spring, Goondiwindi is a town and locality in the Goondiwindi Region of Queensland. The town sits on the banks of the Macintyre River – which marks the New South Wales and Queensland boarder. The river is showcased by a stunning 4km river walk with exercise equipment and sculptures along the trail.Goondiwindi Showgrounds offers parking for up to one week – which suits RV travellers looking to thoroughly explore the region. Unpowered sites are available for a rate of $22 per vehicle per night, and powered sites are available for $30 per vehicle per night. Showers and toilets are available for use, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point and potable water can be sourced at Redmond Park.There is something for all ages in Goondiwindi and enough to keep visitors occupied for the duration of their stay. The Natural Heritage and Water Park, Goondiwindi Botanic Garden and Goondiwindi Riverwalk are just some of the attractions available. Additionally, the Gourmet in Gundy is a local food festival that attracts attendees each September. This event celebrates the best food and wine of the region.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        45 Bowen St, GoondiwindiPh: 07 4671 7474www.grc.qld.gov.au/visitorsCasual Parking (near retail centre)       45 Bowen StShort & Long Term Parking        Goondiwindi Showgrounds, 323 Boundary Rd, Ph: 0437 809 415 (Mon - Fri 10am - 2pm) for bookings. Check-in from 9.30am and check-out is by 11am$22pvpn unpowered for the first night then $20pvpn for consecutive nights, $30pvpn powered for the first night then $28pvpn for second and consecutive nights, additional guests $5, max stay 14 nights, pets on lead, showers & toilets, bins, waterDump Point  Redmond Park, 1 Anderson St, GoondiwindiLat: -28.55077, Long: 150.31989Potable Water          Redmond Park, 1 Anderson St, GoondiwindiSeparate tap to DP.Water Fill Station, Barwon Hwy (Goondiwindi-Talwood Rds) (Fee)Hospital        4 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4578 2400Doctors Surgery     49 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1444Dentist           24 Bowen St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1806Pharmacy     95 Marshall St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 1288Supermarket            Coles, Cnr Herbert & Callandoon St, Goondiwindi – Ph: 07 4671 5902