RV Friendlies & Events

Known as the ‘Oasis in the Desert’, Bedourie is the administration centre of the Diamantina Shire, which covers an area of 94,690 square kms. It was settled in the 1880’s as a major watering and rest stop for drovers moving cattle from the north to Birdsville.Those visiting Bedourie can find short-term parking at Bedourie Tourist Park. There is no time limit to stay here, and sites will cost $10 per vehicle per night for unpowered and $15 per vehicle per night for powered. Things to see and do in Bedourie include the magnificent artesian spa and swimming pool, the heritage listed Mud Hut, the Royal Hotel, the cemetery and the outback nine hole golf course. The town itself has many facilities such as restaurants and a tavern, a general store, post office, fuel and auto services, a police station and medical clinic. There is a dump point located 0.5 km along the Boulia Road.Tourist/Visitor Centre       13 Herbert St, Bedourie QLDPh: 1300 794 257tourism@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.thediamantina.com.auCasual Parking       Herbert Street, Eyre Street, Nappa Street, Timor StreetShort Term Parking           Bedourie Tourist Park (no time limit), Corner Herbert and Nappa Street. Ph: 1300 794 257(unpowered - $20pvpn; powered - $30pvpn)Dump Point  Eyre Developmental Rd (road north to Boulia)Potable Water          Bedourie Tourist Park, Corner Herbert and Nappa Streets; Anzac Park, Herbert StreetDoctors Surgery     Bedourie Clinic, Kepler St, Ph: 07 4746 1226, provides two rural nurses, Ambulance also in clinic groundsSupermarket            Simpson Desert Oasis, Herbert St, Ph: 07 4746 1291

Townsville is located halfway between Cape York and Brisbane and lies on the shore of Cleveland Bay. Townsville is a paradise for travellers who desire all the amenities of a big city, but also enjoy a relaxed, friendly lifestyle, tropical weather and easy access around the city. Townsville is surrounded by a diversity of environments, with over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline to explore, as well as the Great Barrier Reef, the Mount Spec National Park rainforest and the rugged bushland of Hervey’s Range.Those visiting Townsville have ample short-term parking options, including , Bluewater Park, Balgal Beach and Toomulla, all of which allow parking for up to 48 hours. Several dump points are located within town and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations.A must see is Riverway, a recreational precinct stretching along 11km of magnificent Ross River frontage that offers walking and bike paths, swimming lagoons, an art gallery, sports stadium and a theatre. Spend time outdoors at the freedom camping areas north of the city and be sure to visit the annual CMCA Dam Fine rally, which is held in the first week of July. CMCA members who attend are invited to stay and use the facilities at Dam Park for the week immediately after, coinciding with the highly anticipated Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreFlinders Square, Flinders St Townsville CityPh: 07 4721 3660 or 1800 801 902www.townsvilleholidays.infoCasual Parking (near retail centre)Dean St car park in the CBD & Thuringowa DrShort ParkingBluewater Park (48hr); Toomulla (48hr); Tooth St, Balgal Beach (48hr); please note that no parking is allowed in Justin St, Balgal BeachDump PointRoss Dam, Kelso; Bluewater; Bushy Parker Park in Rollingstone; Balgal at Tooth St; Bohle’s Little Acre Service Stn, 900 Ingham Rd, Bohle; Black River Stadium, 700 Black River RdPotable WaterDam Park, Kelso; Saunders; Bluewater; Balgal; Bushy Parker Park in RollingstoneHospitalTownsville General, 100 Angus Smith Drv, Douglas, Ph: 07 4796 1111; Mater Hospital, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, Ph: 07 4727 4444Doctors SurgeryAitkenvale Family Health Centre, 295 Ross River Rd; Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 6060; The Doctors, Warburton St, Belgian Gardens, Ph: 07 4781 1111DentistCasey Dentists, 199 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 3324; 1300Smiles, Ground Floor 105 Denham St, Townsville, Ph: 07 4721 1238PharmacyChemist warehouse, 2/21 Stokes St, Ph: 07 4771 2348SupermarketFoodworks, 4 Highrange Dr Thuringowa Central, Ph: 07 4723 8366, Woolworths Sturt St, Ph: 07 4772 6677, 24 Henry St, Ph: 07 4722 4000, 249 Fulham Rd, Ph: 07 4779 2795

Wallabadah is situated in the New England region of New South Wales, 55 kilometres south of Tamworth on the New England Highway.RV travellers can stop for up to 72 hours at no charge and enjoy the amenities of toilets, showers, water and barbecues. Pets are also welcome on leads.While staying at the camp area, be sure to visit the First Fleet Garden on the Quirindi Creek, a memorial to the First Fleet immigrants. 1,520 names of those who came to Australia in 1788 are carved in tablets along the garden pathways. Stories of those who first arrived on ships, their lives and first encounters with the Australian country are presented throughout the garden also.Address: Coach St off New England Hwy, follow signs to the First Fleet Gardens, camping area next to the gardensCost: Nil charge but a $10 donation is requested for site upkeepParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days.