RV Friendlies & Events

Hopetoun is a charming seaside village, 574 kilometres south-east of Perth. The town sits on the shores of Mary Ann Haven, which was once the port for the Phillips River Goldfield. The coastline of Hopetown boasts endless pristine beaches and scenic drives, especially the Southern Ocean Road to the east of Hopetoun, with its many lookouts and access points to beaches lined with limestone shelves.Within town, Hopetoun SC 48 hour RA offers parking for 48 hours for self-contained vehicles free of charge. Bins are provided and pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located four kilometres north of town on the Hopetoun-Ravensthorpe Road, and potable water is accessible on near Hopetoun Jetty, the Esplanade. Hopetoun village also offers a range of gifts shops, local cuisine and cafes.West of Hopetoun is the entrance to the Fitzgerald River National Park, one of the largest and botanically significant national parks in Australia. Spread across 330,000 hectares of spectacular wilderness, the park contains 15 percent of Western Australia’s plant species, 22 mammal species, 41 reptiles and more than 200 species of birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreHopetoun Community Resource CentreVeal St, Hopetoun WAPh: 08 9838 3062E: hopetoun@crc.net.auwww. Hopetounwa.com Casual Parking (near retail centre) Veal St near shops, Hopetoun. Groyne area, opposite the Hopetoun Post OfficeShort Term ParkingHopetoun SC 48 hour RA, east of town centre, 48hrs, no generators within town boundary, bins, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, nil chargeDump PointHopetoun-Ravensthorpe Rd, 4km N of town. Lat Long: -33.9192, 120.1371Potable WaterHopetoun Jetty, The EsplanadeDoctors Surgery46 Ved St, Hopetoun – Ph: 08 9830 3054PharmacyHopetoun Beachfront Chemist, 2/19 Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3333SupermarketIGA, Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3052

Kimba is a rural service town on the Eyre Highway, sitting at the top of the Eyre Peninsula. The town is widely renowned for the ‘big galah’, which stands 7 metres tall on the side of the highway. The ‘big galah’ marks the halfway point between the east and west coasts of Australia.For those travelling along the Eyre Highway and looking for a place to stop, the Lions Park offers free short-term parking. There is no cost to stay on-site, and access to toilets, a BBQ area and gazebo is available. Please note there is no power available. A dump point is available for use at Kimba Recreation Reserve and potable water is also available on-site.Kimba is the eastern gateway to the spectacular Gawler Ranges. Only a 100 kilometres drive north-west, visitors have the chance to experience the open spaces and solitude of the outback. Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Bay on Railway Terrace is a uniquely designed structure displaying directions and features of the Gawler Ranges National Park.Kmabi is a multi-award winning free camp and named in the hall of fame for the Grey Nomads Awards, camp kitchen with access to free hot plate bbqs, hot & cold running water in the kitchen for dishes, graveled parking to minimize dust, toilets, coin-operated showers, mega mural, pet friendly, dump point, portable water, access to community clubs and within walking distance of the township.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council Office, 9 Cross St, Kimba SAPh: 08 8627 2335www.kimba.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Cross St, High St, Park Tce & South Tce, North TceShort Term Parking           Lions Park, Park Terrace & Recreation Reserve, North TerraceLong Term Parking            Recreation Reserve, Old Pinkawillinie School site & Lake GilliesDump Point  Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to use Potable Water          Recreation Reserve Free Camp, North Tce, Kimba - free of charge, clearly identifiable and plenty of space to pull up along side to fill a water tankHospital        Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2400Doctors Surgery     Martin Terrace, Ph: 08 8627 2500Pharmacy     46 High St, Ph: 08 8627 2060Supermarket            IGA Friendly/Newsagency, High St, Ph: 08 8627 2006; IGA Everyday, Sth Tce, Ph: 08 8627 2015

Railton is a small town located 20km inland from Devonport, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The town was originally named Redwater Creek, and became Railton after the construction of the tramway line in the 1860s. Early settlers to the area, mainly farmers and timber workers, lived in slab huts and by the 1900s, Railton had a flourishing timber trade with two sawmills. The towns wide main street was originally built for the bullock teams making their way to the railway station to unload the produce and timber, while the cement works and lime works give an insight into the past of the town.Railway Park which is located on The Esplanade, just off Foster Street, offers those with self-contained vehicles parking for up to 96 hours. Sites are free of charge, and visitors will have access to a dump point and potable water. Railton is a fantastic place to visit and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that the town has on offer. The Looking Glass Cottage is a magical experience of fibre optic displays. The cottage houses many animated fibre optic lamps, Christmas trees and decorations and gift ideas from lava and glitter lamps. The Looking Glass Cottage also has the Visitor Information Centre, where free guided tours of the topiary can be arranged. The nearby streams and Mersey River offer trout and fly fishing and swimming. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Railton VIC, 5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield TASPh: 03 6491 1036kvic@kentish.tas.gov.auwww.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au or www.kentish.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonShort Term Parking           Railway Park, Esplanade, Railton (96hr)CMCA RV Park - 15 Esplanade, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpvn non CMCA Members, 14 night max stay in any 21 day period, dump point, potable water, pets on lead welcomeDump Point  Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonPotable Water          Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111Doctors Surgery     Medical Centre, 1 Henry St Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1166Pharmacy     33 Foster St, Railton TAS, PH: 03 6496 1023Supermarket            IGA, 46 Main St, Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1306; IGA, 79 Gilbert St, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 1151