RV Friendlies & Events

Laidley is located just 83 kilometres west of Brisbane and is the second largest town in the Lockyer Valley. The Valley is one of the top ten most fertile farming areas in the world and is referred to as ‘Australia’s Salad Bowl’ due to the many different types of fruit and vegetables grown there. White ‘i’ (unaccredited) Tourist Information Centre’s are located at Laidley Pioneer Village & Museum, corner of Drayton and Pioneer Streets and Das Neumann Haus, corner of William and Patrick Streets. The Pioneer Village allows visitors to explore the history of migrant settlement as well as local industries and early pioneering lifestyles. Displays include an historic church, school, post office, butcher shop, police cells, plus equipment and machinery used by the early settlers. Das Neumann Haus is a house museum restored and furnished in the style of the 1930s. Enjoy a coffee and light lunch and browse local handmade arts, crafts and preserves.Those visiting Laidley can find short-term parking free of charge, for up to 48 hours at Narda Lagoon, Drayton Street. A dump point is located at John St North and potable water can be obtained from the card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd, (Outside Council Depot).Spend a few days in Laidley and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the many activities and events the region offers.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Das Neumann Haus, William Street, Laidley QLDPh: 07 5465 3241info@luvyalockyer.com.auwww.visitlockyer.com.auCasual Parking       John St NorthShort Term Parking           Narda Lagoon, Drayton St, (48hr), no chargeLong Term Parking            Lake Dyer Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees apply; Centenary Park Camping Ground, (7 nights), fees applyDump Point  John St NorthPotable Water          Card operated filling station, opposite 2108 Laidley Rosewood Rd. Outside Council Depot.Hospital        75 William St, Ph: 07 5466 8100Doctors Surgery     36 Ambrose St, Ph: 07 5465 1388; 128 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1644Dentist           Laidley Dental Surgery, 132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2211Pharmacy     125 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 1297Supermarket            132 Patrick St, Ph: 07 5465 2266

Weddin Shire Council is based in Grenfell, which is in the Central West Region of New South Wales and is within two hours’ drive of Orange, Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Dubbo. Grenfell is one of four small villages which service the local agricultural communities within the Weddin Shire. Grenfell was a gold mining town first known as Emu Creek and renamed in honour of John Grenfell, Gold Commissioner at Forbes, who had been killed in 1866 by bushrangers. Grenfell had some of the richest gold bearing deposits in NSW, which attracted a number of bushrangers to the area. Ben Hall was a notorious bushranger responsible for the famous Eugowra hold up. Legend has it the haul of cash and gold is still hidden somewhere in the mountains! The Weddin Mountains National Park is located in close proximity to Grenfell and is a major tourist attraction. For the bird lovers, you will come across 12 marked trails ideal for bird observing throughout Weddin Shire, covering a wide variety of habitats and over 200 species.The beautifully restored railway station in Grenfell hosts a dump point, potable water and short-term parking. This location is not only convenient, but the olde-world charm of the local buildings is truly remarkable.The poet and story writer Henry Lawson was born on the nearby goldfields. On the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June every year, the town hosts The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, which attracts thousands of visitors. The Festival is a celebration of local and national talent, with art, poetry and writing competitions, drawing entries from all over Australia. If you’re looking for something different to do, then this might just be the perfect long weekend to come to Grenfell and experience all that the town and surrounding areas have to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Grenfell Visitor Information Centre88 Main St, Grenfell Ph: 02 6343 2059info@visitweddin.com.auwww.visitweddin.com.auCasual Parking    Forbes St (between Melyra St & Camp St)Short & Long Term Parking    We have three locations: Grenfell Caravan Park, Mid Wester Hwy, powered and unpowered site with CMCA discount. Company Dam, Newton Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilets Walking and cycling tracks Historic Railway Station, West Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilet Coin operated shower Undercover picnic and BBQ area Dump point Wide open space with shady areas.Dump Point    West St, Old Railway StnPotable Water    Shell Grenfell, 83 Camp Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Charge is $10 for 1,000lts. Available when the petrol station is open - 6am to 9.30pmHospital    Cnr Camp St & Sullivan St, Ph: 02 6349 1700Doctors Surgery    Main St Medical Services, Ph: 02 6343 1211Grenfell Medical Centre, Ph: 02 6343 2494Pharmacy    105 Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1056Supermarket    IGA, Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1611

Tailem Bend is situated on the mighty Murray River 99kms east of Adelaide and was created when the railway came through in 1886. The railway station is a must see and the Tailem Info Station is located in the main street. The town is full of history and ‘Old Tailem Town’ is the best place to discover the days gone by, with the oldest building in the pioneer village dating around 1870.Casual parking can be found in Railway Terrace, where potable water is also available. Short-term parking is at Tailem Bend Forest and at the Princess and Dukes Highway intersection for 24hrs at no charge at both places. Long-term parking is located at Tailem Bend Oval in Granites Road for a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. There is a 72hr limit at the oval. The dump point is on the Princess Highway, close to the town sign with the locomotive.While in the region, take in the Murray River and take the opportunity to do a spot of boating and fishing.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tailem Bend Information Station Railway Tce, Ph: 08 8572 4277Casual Parking       C/park opp Foodland on Railway Tce and c/park in front of Railway StationShort Term Parking           Tailem Bend Forest, The Pines,Princess Hwy, 24hrs, nil charge, bins, m/coverage, pets on lead. Princess Hwy & Dukes Hwy intersection, 24hrs, nil charge, mobile coverage, pets on lead.Long Term Parking            Tailem Bend Oval (Football Club), Granites Rd 72hrs, $10pvpn, tlts, bins, water, m/coverage, pets on lead.Dump Point  Princess Hwy South, close to town stone sign with locomotive. Lat: -35.2691 Long: 139.4583Potable Water          Railway Tce, between public tlts & railway stationHospital        74 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5800Doctors Surgery     70 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5897Dentist           Nearest dentist is at Murray BridgePharmacy     Tailem Bend Pharmacy, 75 Railway Tce 08 8572 3435Supermarket            IGA Foodland, 113 Railway Tce 08 8572 3866