RV Friendlies & Events

Aloomba Lavender Farm is located on the Mt Lindesay Road, approximately 4kms north of Liston and is set amongst picturesque cattle country of rolling hills and green pastures. The 12,000 established lavender plants are a pretty sight whether in flower or not. It presents a great opportunity for photos, particularly late November to early December when flowers are at their peak for harvesting.Aloomba Lavender Farm offers visitors short term parking for $15 per person per night for an unpowered site, and $20 per person per night for power. Here, guests will have access to the fire pit, and wood is provided. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities in the region from wineries to national parks, and the largest granite rock in Australia, Bald Rock. Guests can also discuss the workings of the lavender farm with Tere and Peter, relax with a coffee and browse the gift shop. Why not take a walk through the lavender field and let the aroma and tranquility of Aloomba Lavender Farm enfold you.Address: 5425 Mt Lindsay Rd, ListonPhone: 07 4686 1191Cost: $20 pppn power, $15 pppn unpowerParking: Fire pit and wood available, negotiable stay limit

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm

The quaint township of Cowell is located on the beautiful Franklin Harbour on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsular, just 493 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. Franklin Harbour was first sighted in 1802 by Matthew Flinders who mistook the natural harbour for a lagoon. In the early 1840s Governor Gawler investigated the Harbour and named it in honour of Sir John Franklin, the Governor of Tasmania. Coincidentally, Franklin was the midshipman on the exploration when Flinders decided that the ‘lagoon’ was not worth naming. Cowell was surveyed in 1880 and was first established to service the developing farm lands in the mid 1880s. The shallow harbour made it difficult for shipping, but despite this problem professional prawning fleets returned for many years. Today this coastal town has a population of around 800 people, plenty of shopping amenities, tourist attractions, and two hotels. Many tourists are being drawn to Cowell for its abundant blue swimmer crabs and excellent fishing. For those looking to cast a line, there is a secure boat launching facility and a long jetty at the end of the main street. Oyster production is another growing industry attracting tourists from near and far.Cowell offers visitors to the area parking at Cowell Motorhome Park for a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Stays are limited to 14 days and vehicles must be self-contained vehicles. A dump point and potable water are conveniently located together on Brooks Drive.For those after something a little bit different, Cowell is famous for its jade, particularly the black jade which is extremely rare worldwide. The Cowell Jade Factory is run by the Gemstone Corporation of Australia Ltd and it is best to call ahead to confirm viewing times, however the associated store is open weekly and has a wide range of beautiful jade jewellery. The town is also home to an incredible yesteryear museum located on the highway displaying photographs, memorabilia and furnished rooms from the turn of the century. The museum can be opened on request by contacting the District Council Office next door.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Institute Building, 6 Main St, CowellPh: 08 8629 2588Casual Parking       South Terrace & High St, parking permits up to 4 vehicles within shopping hoursShort & Long Term Parking        Cowell Motorhome Park, $10 pvpn, self-contained vehicles only, (max 14 days)Dump Point  Sportsground, Brooks Drive near North TerracePotable Water          Sportsground, Brooks Drive near North TerraceHospital        South Terrace, Ph: 08 8629 2001Doctors Surgery     South Terrace, Ph: 08 8629 2504Pharmacy     Main St, Ph: 08 8629 2064Supermarket            IGA, Main St, Ph: 08 8629 2125