RV Friendlies & Events

Birchip is located approximately 312 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Birchip is home of the Mallee Bull, and is best known as the gateway to the Mallee. A statue of ‘Big Red,’ the legendary Mallee Bull is even located in the middle of the main street of Birchip, dividing the road.Taylor Park provides parking for RV travellers at nil charge, and has toilets, shelter, bins, potable water and BBQs. A dump point can be found at the Birchip Community Leisure Centre, on the corner of Johnson and Morrison Streets.Birchip has a history museum where the history of the town is on display, including the wild dog fence, pioneer memorabilia and photographs, and the story of the famous stump jump plough that opened up much of Australia to cereal growing. Birchip is only eight kilometres from Tchum Lake, where you can spend time fishing, enjoying water sports, taking nature walks or simply relaxing on the lawns at the foreshore of the lake.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council OfficeCnr Cumming Ave & Rundle St, Birchip VICPh: 1300 520 520www.birchip.vic.au Casual Parking       Morrison St, around the cnr of the Post Office, normal street parking limits applyShort Term Parking           Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of Birchip, tlts, shelter, bins, water, BBQ, nil chargeDump Point  Birchip Community Leisure Centre, cnr Johnson St & Morrison St, Birchip VICPotable Water          Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of BirchipHospital        24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7100Doctors Surgery     24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7105Pharmacy     Birchip Pharmacy, 51 Cumming Ave, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2420SupermarketIGA, 61 Cumming St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2688

Euston is a quiet, scenic little river town located in the southwestern region of New South Wales. The town itself has a population of fewer than 1,000 residents, and lies just six kilometres downstream of Robinvale, Victoria. Euston is located approximately 500 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, 500 kilometres east of Adelaide and 1,000 kilometres west of Sydney. Euston is a centralised village featuring wide streets with easy parking for recreational vehicles. Euston’s close proximity to Robinvale (six kilometres) provides traveller’s access to a wider range of facilities and specialty stores.The town of Euston grew from the site of Boomiarcool Station, established by Edmund Morey in 1846. Named after Euston Mansion in Suffolk, England, the riverside town flourished as a trading port in the 1800s with barges transporting locally produced wheat and wool. The only remaining building from the prosperous time of Euston’s past is the recently restored courthouse, which stands proudly in the main street of Euston. Built in 1850, the courthouse provides an insight into the history of the area and now also serves as a museum.Agricultural and livestock farming remain an important element of the Euston economy, with vineyards now comprising a great deal of the surrounding farming land.Tourism has also proved a lucrative industry for Euston, with the town famed for its excellent fishing spots and riverside camping areas.For RV travellers, Euston is a welcoming oasis with free parking throughout town, and two Visitor Information Centres located nearby. Lake Benanee is a popular freedom camping spot located just 13 kilometres east of Euston along the Sturt Highway. It has barbeques and toilets and is an attractive place to stop a while by the Lake. Because Euston is skirted by the Sturt Highway, the town seems to be secluded, adding to the attraction of this scenic little haven.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Balranald VIC, Market St, Balranald NSWPh: 0350 201 599Email: infocentrestaff@balranald.nsw.gov.au www.balranald.nsw.gov.au Robinvale Euston VIC, Bromley Rd, Robinvale VICPh: 03 5026 1388www.murrayriver.com.au/robinvale/Casual Parking    Murray Terrace, EustonShort Term Parking    Euston Recreation Ground, Sturt Hwy, (48hr)Long Term Parking    Lake Benanee, Sturt Hwy, (96hr), facilities avail, (13km)Dump Point    Murray Terrace, Riverside Reserve, EustonPotable Water    Euston Club, Nixon StHospital  Robinvale Disrict Health Services, 128 – 132 Latje Rd, Robinvale, (6km), Ph: 03 5051 8111Doctors Surgery    Robinvale & District Medical Centre, 39 latje Rd, Robinvale, (6km), Ph: 03 5026 1744Dentist    Tankard Dental Surgery, 160 Bromley Rd, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 3536Pharmacy    Pisasale Robinvale Pharmacy, 21 Perrin St, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 3253Supermarket    Fishers Supa IGA, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 4961; Euston Riverfront Caravan Park & Café, Ph: 03 5026 1543

The Pondering Frog Tearoom is located on the Tasman Highway, (11km south of Bicheno), 400 metres from the Coles Bay turn-off and approximately 177 kilometres north-east of Hobart. The tearoom is open every day and offers homemade ice creams, Devonshire teas, lunches and snacks. Jams, chutneys, pickles, fruit wine and liqueurs are also available for sale. The majority of produce is sourced locally to provide a true taste of Tasmania.The Pondering Frog allows self-contained vehicles to park on their grounds for up to 96 hours with payment via a donation box on site. Pets on leads are permitted, and bins and water are accessible.There is an abundance of natural beauty to explore in the Bicheno area. Freycinet National Park and the famous Wineglass Bay are close by, perfect for kayaking and walks along the peninsula. No visit to Bicheno would be complete without taking an evening Bicheno Penguin Tour, an up close experience with penguins in their natural habitat.Cost: $10 per vehicle per nightParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 96hrs, pets on lead, some mobile coverage, bins, waterOpening Hours: Tearoom - Summer: 8am – 7pm; Winter: 9am – 5pm. Tearoom is licensed