RV Friendlies & Events

Nhill is a thriving country town located halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide that offers visitors a picturesque backdrop. Nhill is surrounded by beautiful national parks. In 1897, a major tornado swept through Nhill destroying most of the town. The post office, built in 1887, survived the tornado and still stands today. The town’s commercial centre boasts attractive parks, and gardens within the median strip. Short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles at Nhill Aerodrome, free of charge and has a time limit of 96 hours. Bins and toilets are accessible at this location, and pets on leads are permitted.Nhill is definitely worth a visit, as the quaint little town has ample events and places of interest. The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is located at the nearby airport, and here guests can view displays of aircraft undergoing restoration. The Nhill show is held in October each year and attracts many visitors to town. The show consists of rides, show animals, farm machinery, horse riding shows and numerous other activities, all of which conclude with a fantastic fireworks display. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNhill Tourist Information CentreGoldsworthy Park, Victoria St NhillPh: 03 5391 3086www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Victoria St, Opposite Home HardwareShort Term ParkingNhill Aerodrome, Nhill Airport Aerodrome Rd - 96hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, nil charge.Dump PointNhill Aerodrome, Aerodrome RdLat: -36.334933, Long: 141.648425Potable WaterVictoria St day time parking areaHospital43-51 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 4222Doctors Surgery45 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 1900Dentist43-51 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 4222Pharmacy21 Victoria St, Ph: 03 5391 1456Supermarket90 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 2005

Bajool Country Hotel is a friendly pub in a small town within the Rockhampton Region of Queensland. Situated on the Bruce Highway, approximately 583 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, visitors can use this as a base while exploring nearby attractions such as Mount Archer National Park and the Capricorn Caves. Gladstone and Rockhampton are both within an hours’ drive also.The owners of Bajool Hotel welcome self-contained RV travellers to stop in for a few days and enjoy their country hospitality. Guests can stay free of charge , with showers, toilets, and bins available. Pets are permitted on leads.The hotel sells counter meals daily, and has a good range of beer and wine available for purchase. Live music, raffles and other regular activities entertain grey nomads and locals alike; visitors are sure to enjoy the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the Bajool Country Hotel.Cost: A security deposit will be required before entering and will be returned within business hours if applicableParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, pets on lead, binsOpening Hours: Hotel – 3pm till late, Monday - Saturday. counter meals avail 6pm – 8.30pm. Lunch menu also available

Kapunda is located on the Light River, and is situated near the Barossa Valley, just 79km north of Adelaide. If arriving via the southern entrance of the town, visitors will be greeted by Map Kernow, a 7.5m statue that looms over the road as you enter. This is a depiction of the Cornish Miner, in memory of those who settled Kapunda when the copper-mining boom hit the town in the 1840s.The Kapunda Tourist Park on Montefiore Street offers visitors parking for just $20 per vehicle per night, for up to 90 hours. Vehicles must be self-contained, however, visitors can utilise the dump point and potable water for free (no access to toilets and showers). Toilets are available at the Visitor Information Centre. Alternatively, there is a free dump point and potable water available at the Kapunda Harness Racing Club.Davidson Reserve is a delightful spot to stop and catch your breath and relax for a while, and the resident birdlife adds to the tranquility of this quiet location, which is just 500 metres from Kapunda’s main street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Cnr Main St & Hill St, Kapunda SAPh: 1300 770 301visitorcentre@light.sa.gov.auwww.light.sa.gov.au Casual Parking       Hill St, Kapunda SA (there is one long allocated parking spot, with additional parallel parking avail after the ambulance station)Crase St, KapundaShort Term Parking           Kapunda Tourist Park, Montefiore Street, Kapunda, Unpowered sites $20 single, $25 double To book please call 08 8566 2094 or email enquiries@kapundatouristpark.comDump Point  Kapunda Harness Racing Club, 42 Hancock Rd, Kapunda SAPotable Water          Kapunda Town Square for water bottles only Hospital        Nash St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2007Doctors Surgery     32 Hill St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2900Pharmacy     Kapunda Chemplus, 33 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2052Supermarket            Kapunda Foodworks, 7 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2195; Kapunda IGA, 52-58 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2003