RV Friendlies & Events

Nanango is a town and locality on the South Burnett Region of Queensland. Situated 190 kilometres north-west of the states capital, Brisbane, Nanango sits at the junction of the D’Aguilar and Burnett Highways.Located just 2 kilometres west of town, the Nanango Golf Club offers short-term parking for RV travellers. Parking is available for up to 48 hours and payment is by way of donation using the honesty box on-site. Access to toilets, bins and water is also available at the club.The CBD area has a variety of convenience and food stores, restaurants and petrol outlets. Nanango also hosts a variety of fun and exciting annual events, including the international Criterium Bike Race, the Nanango Show, and the Nanango Country Music Muster.Cost: By way of donation at the honesty boxParking: 48hrs, toilets, water, bins, pets on lead, mobile coverageOpening Hours: 7 days

Well-known for the mineral pool located on the edge of town, Barmedman is a rural town in the Bland Shire region of New South Wales. It is also home of two large wheat solos with over a million bushels combined.Barmedman has made visiting their famous mineral pool easy for RV travellers with short-term parking available nearby. The Mineral Pool Camp Area offers parking for $10 per vehicle per night, and the donation is to be made to the honesty box on-site. Length of stays can be negotiated and access to toilets and showers is available. The town’s dump point and potable water can be sourced nearby at the Barmedman Cricket Oval.The Barmedman Show is held every year on the first Saturday of September. The show features rides, equestrian events, the Beaut Ute competition, plus a luncheon pavilion and numerous arts, crafts, cookery, agricultural and school exhibitions, giving attendees a lot to enjoy and explore.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBland Shire Visitors Information Centre6 Shire St, West WyalongPh: 02 6972 0272www.blandshire.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Queen St (Main St) BarmedmanShort & Long Term ParkingMineral Pool Camp Area, Nobbys Rd Barmedman$10pvpn to honesty box, negotiable stay limit, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating, pets on lead welcomeDump PointBarmedman Cricket Oval, 67 De Boos St.Lat: -34.142503     Long: 147.388297Potable WaterBarmedman Cricket Oval, 67 De Boos St.HospitalNearest: 70 Ungarie St, West WyalongDoctors SurgeryNearest: 109 Main Street (West Wyalong Medical Centre) & 33 Maitland Street (Bland Medical Centre)DentistNearest: 124 Main Street, West WyalongPharmacy115 Main street, West WyalongSupermarketGeneral Store & Post Office60 Queen St, Barmedman – Ph: 02 6976 2008

Barraba is a small country town, located on the Manilla River in the heart of the Nandewar Ranges in NSW, and has a population of 1,200. The town was first settled in 1837. Barraba is rich in history, with many buildings dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Agriculture has been integral to the town’s development and survival. The region is also known for its fine beef and wool production, with grain being the area’s major crop. The Mille Park Vineyard is quickly becoming renowned for producing great local wines and liquors. Barraba has many natural attractions and a diverse range of activities to interest everyone including Mount Kaputar to the west, a 1,510 metres high extinct volcano, the Peel Fault geological and fossicking area to the east, and Split Rock Dam (35 kilometres south), which is a great spot for fishing and water sports. The Lions Park, Fossickers Way, which is located approximately 5km south of the town centre offers short term parking for up to 24 hours. There is no fee to stay at this location. The Barraba Caravan Park has both short and long term parking available for a fee also. Potable water is located in several locations around town, including the Rotary park, the Recreation Ground, north of bridge, Omeara park, and Cherry Street park. The dump point is located outside the Council Works Depot in Cherry Street.Many events are held regularly at Barraba, some of which include the Agricultural Show and Rodeo which is generally held in late February to early March, Barraba Festival which is held in November, as well as the Barraba Jockey Club Spring Cup which takes place in September.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla Visitor Information Centre197 Manilla St, Manilla02 6785 1207Email: visitmanilla@bigpond.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Alice St, Parking area behind mall, Side streets - Maude st, Rotary parkShort Term ParkingLions Park, Fossickers Way, (5km), S of town centre, (24hr); Barraba Caravan Park, Bridge St, for a feeLong Term ParkingGlen Riddle Reserve, (9km), S along Fossickers Way, turn off to the E, (8km), arrive at the ReserveDump PointCouncil Works Depot, Cherry StPotable WaterNo designated area, Rotary park, Rec Ground north of bridge, Omeara park, Cherry St parkHospitalEmergency Department (S side of Edward St btwn Fitzroy St & Gotha St), Ph: 02 6782 2500Doctors SurgeryMaude St, Ph: 02 6782 1621Pharmacy113 – 115 Queen St,Ph: 02 6782 1199Supermarket314 Queen St,Ph: 02 6782 1199