RV Friendlies & Events

Deloraine is an historic town that is located midway between Launceston and Devonport and is situated on the banks of the beautiful Meander River. It is surrounded by rolling green hills, hedgerows and working farms, and sits at the foothills of the Great Western Tiers mountain range, which forms the northern edge of the World Heritage Central Plateau. The town was settled in the early 1800’s and blossomed through the ‘golden fifties’ due to successful grazing and agriculture on the large estates surrounding the town. Today, this bustling rural centre is Tasmania’s largest inland town and is a major art and craft centre. Many of the town’s colonial buildings have found new life as galleries, craft centres, museums and restaurants. Along the river, there are well-tended park and garden areas with pleasant walks, sculptures, and informative signs relating to the history and the attractions of the town.The Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre is at the top of the main street. It is the place to go for information on things to see and do in the surrounding areas. Incorporated into the centre is Yarns Artwork in Silk and the Deloraine Folk Museum part of which is an 1850’s Georgian Inn. Or you may prefer cycling on Meander Valley’s unique Great Cycling Trails, skiing on Ben Lomond, or wandering through historic farming properties such as Woolmer’s Estate. Every November, Deloraine hosts the ‘Tasmanian Craft Fair’, which showcases the works of the diverse and talented local artisans. This has become the largest working craft fair in Australia, attracting over 30,000 visitors over a four day period. Visitors will find all the services they need in Deloraine, including health services, plenty of shopping and banking facilities, vehicle repairs and numerous eateries. Deloraine is a delightful rural town and is a great base for visiting the surrounding areas and local visitor attractionsTourist/Visitor Centre       Great Western Tiers Visitor Centre, 100 Emu Bay Rd, DelorainePh: 03 6362 5280info@greatwesterntiers.net.auwww.greatwesterntiers.net.au Casual Parking       River Rd & West PdeShort Term Parking           Racecourse Drive, $3.00 per night, maximum 4 nights. No Facilities SCV Vehicles only. Dump Point  Racecourse Drive, Free access (this dump point is temporarily closed due to council upgrade, free access to the dump point at Apex Caravan Park)Potable Water          Racecourse Drive, Free accessHospital        Ambulance stationed at Deloraine, patients evacuated to Launceston HospitalDoctors Surgery     22 Tower Hill St, Ph: 03 6362 2266Pharmacy     62-64 Emu Bay Rd, Ph: 03 6362 2333Supermarket            Woolworths, 78 Emu Bay Rd, Ph: 03 6362 4600

Murgon Golf Club is a fully irrigated 9-hole golf course located in the Queensland town of Murgon. Murgon is a locality in the South Burnett Region and is situated on the Bunya Highway, 270 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The golf club offers RV travellers the perfect place to stay during a visit to town. Parking is available in the shaded car park for up to 48 hours. There are approximately 10 sites available. While there is no cost to stay, donations are encouraged. Toilet access is available on-site and water can be accessed at the nearby (100m) Lions Park.Make the most of staying at the club with a round of golf or a delicious meal. Additionally, some of the region's attractions include wine making, fishing on the near-by Bjelke-Petersen Dam and gem fossicking. There's plenty to keep visitors occupied during a visit to Murgon. Address: Lamb St, MurgonPhone: 07 4168 1608Cost: Nil charge but donations welcomedParking: Entrance is off Heading St and please park away from the tee, 48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, shaded areasOpening Hours: 7 days, 9am -8pm

Lyndhurst is a small historical village, located 269 kilometres west of Sydney in New South Wales. In the late 1880s the town was a major service centre to the nearby Junction Reef goldfields and mining community, and in 1908 was one of 10 towns shortlisted as the site for the Australian Capital Territory and National Capital.Lyndhurst welcomes RV travellers to stay up to 5 days at the Recreation Ground on Harrow Street. A dump point and potable water are available at the grounds, along with bins and toilets. There is no set fee to stay, however donations are requested.Today the main hub of Lyndhurst consists of the café, hotel and service station. The Lyndhurst Rifle Club, founded in 1913, still exists and continues to host teams from around the world. Other recreational activities in Lyndhurst include golfing at the Lyndhurst Golf Club, tennis at the new recreation ground and fishing at the nearby Wyangala Dam.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Stix & Stones CaféMt McDonald Rd, Lyndhurst NSWP: 02 6367 4759Casual Parking       Russart St, LyndhurstShort & Long Term Parking        Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow St, (120hrs), donation req, pets on lead, bins, tlts, water, dump pointDump Point  Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StPotable Water          Lyndhurst Recreation Ground, Harrow StHospital        Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Doctors Surgery     Nearest Dr at Carcoar (12km from Lyndhurst)Pharmacy     Nearest Hospital at Blayney (26km from Lyndhurst), ph 02 6368 9000Supermarket            Groceries avail from the Stix & Stones Café and Service Station