RV Friendlies & Events

Nakadoo is a family business-owned rural farm located just 4kms north of Coonamble on the Castlereagh Highway. The farm is an authentic country experience, complete with billy tea on offer for visitors. The farm offers RV parking free of charge, with showers, toilets, bins and water available. Pets on a lead are welcome. While visiting, be sure to take a tour of The Shed, which has a collection of farm and household items from the years past and information on how people lived and worked in the bush. There are even some props from the Lord of the Rings movies. Please note, there is a $10 per person charge for entry to The Shed. Visitors will also have the chance to meet some of the farm animals; from Wooly the highland, longhorn steer to lambs, chooks and many more. Nakadoo runs horse and cart rides, with short and long run options available.Cost: Nil charge, $10 for entry into memorabilia shedParking: Neg stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, showers, bins, toilets, waterOpening Hours: 7 days

'Locky’, as the locals affectionately term their town, is a small tight knit dairy farming community, located 198km north of Melbourne. The town was named in the 20th century after William Lockington, a prominent Jesuit Priest within the community. Today, Lockington has one pub, one school, three churches and a small selection of shops. Casual parking is available in all main streets, with short and long-term parking at Lockington Travellers Rest, corner of Lockington and Pannoo Roads. There is a negotiable stay limit with a donation of $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $20 for a powered site. The dump point is also located at Lockington Travellers Rest and potable water is available at the Lions Park lawn area in Lockington Road.Lockington is the perfect base for travellers when they require a well needed rest. There are walking tracks along the irrigation channel network which features the ‘Loch Ness’ yabby, a giant crustacean which can be pulled from the channel, and like many country towns, the pub is the heart of the community with traditional home cooked meals and friendly atmosphere.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Lockington District Business Centre9-11 Lockington Rd, Lockington VICPh 03 5486 2683www.campaspe.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       All main streets in LockingtonShort & Long Term ParkingLockington Travellers Rest, Lockington Rd & Pannoo Rd,donation of $10 pvpn, unpwr; $20 pvpn pwr. Neg stay limit, pets on lead, mobile coverage, shwrs, pwr, bins, BBQ, tlts, water, c/seatingDump Point  Lockington Travellers Rest, Lockington Rd & Pannoo RdPotable Water          Lions Park lawn area, Lockington RdDoctors Surgery     Clinic open Tuesdays & Thursdays, Pannoo Rd, 03 5486 2544Supermarket            Pentreaths Foodworks, Lockington Rd, 03 5486 2200  

Cloncurry, affectionately known as "The Curry," is an historic outback town in north-west Queensland. Established in 1867 by explorer Ernest Henry following his discovery of copper, Cloncurry has played a pivotal role in Australia's mining history. With a population of 3,167 as of the 2021 census, Cloncurry is celebrated for its strong community spirit, earning the title of Queensland's Friendliest Town twice. Travellers visiting town can spend up to 48 hours at the Coppermine Freedom Camp. There is no cost to stay here, and sites are suitable for vehicles over 11 metres. Guests must be travelling in a self-contained vehicle as no amenities are available. Pets are welcome to stay, as long as they remain on a lead. A dump point is accessible at 57 McIlwraith Street and the Cloncurry Equestrian Centre, while potable water is available at 51 McIlwraith Street.Cloncurry offers a rich outback experience with a mix of history, nature, and local charm. Visitors can explore aviation and medical heritage at John Flynn Place Museum and relax or fish at Chinaman Creek Dam. The Cloncurry Unearthed Museum, historic courthouse, and mining relics offer insights into the town’s past, while annual events like the Cloncurry Show and Stockman’s Challenge bring the community to life.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCloncurry Unearthed Visitor Information Centre48 McIlwraith St, Cloncurry07 4742 1361 info@cloncurry.qld.gov.auwww.experiencecloncurry.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)      Scarr St, Cloncurry. Our town streets are wide with optimal turning room and parking space for large vehicles; all within 1km of the post office, pharmacy, grocery stores and retail shops. Short Term ParkingCoppermine Freedom Camp (Free)Located off Daintree St, CloncurrySuitable for vehicles over 11m, self contained vehicles only, 48hrs max stay, pets allowed on lead, mobile phone service, Dump Point 57 McIlwraith St, Lat: -20.707248, Long: 140.51821 Cloncurry Equestrian Centre lot 1 Hensley drive, Cloncurry. Lat: -20.682094, Long: 140.503227Potable Water        51 McIlwraith St, CloncurryHospital       44 Palmer St (off Musgrave St), Cloncurry Ph: 07 4742 4500Doctors Surgery    27 Ramsay St, Cloncurry Ph: 07 4426 2100Pharmacy    32 Ramsay St, Cloncurry Ph: 07 4742 1454Supermarket          34 Scarr St, Cloncurry Ph: 07 4426 2809 and 5/41 Ramsay St, Cloncurry Ph:  07 4742 1303