RV Friendlies & Events

Mareeba is a busy town atop the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by coffee plantations, tropical fruit orchards and national parks. In fact, it is the biggest regional Centre north of Townsville, located 1781 kilometres north of Brisbane and 64 kilometres west of Cairns. The township offers an ideal sunny climate with its mild winters providing the perfect escape from the chill. Mareeba has an average minimum temperature of 11.2c with an average maximum temperature of 31.1c and approximately 56 days of rain per year.Visitors are able to explore and learn what to do in the region at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre and also discover Mareeba’s fascinating history in the Museum co-located with the accredited VIC.On the cusp of the Queensland Outback, gateway to the wilds of Cape York and right at the doorstep of World Heritage listed rainforest, Mareeba is the perfect base from which to explore the many experiences and stories of the region. With an adventure for everyone!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMareeba VIC, 345 Byrnes St, MareebaPh: 07 4092 5674visit@mareebaheritagecentre.com.auwww.mareebaheritagecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway Ave, Byrnes St (across the road from Coles shopping centre), Behind KFC and the Post Office Centre,Byrnes St (north-west) to the Caltex Service Station, Byrnes St (north west)Short & Long Term ParkingKerribee Park Rodeo Ground, Dimbulah Rd, min $12 max $25Dump PointDoyle St, behind Davies ParkLat: -16.9951 Long: 145.41397Potable WaterEales Park, Doyle St,Lions Park, Byrnes St (near BP Service Station),Firth Park, Riordan StHospital21 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 9333Medical CentreMareeba Medical Clinic, 2 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 2877,Amaroo Medical Centre, 10 Karobean St, Ph: 07 4092 4632DentistMy Mareeba Dentist, 190 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2007;Distinctive Dental, 225 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2363PharmacyPrice Line, 139 Byrnes St, Mareeba Plaza, Ph: 07 4092 5888;Discount Drug Store, Mareeba Plaza, 249 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2344SupermarketColes, Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2566;IGA, 135 Byrne St, Ph: 07 4092 2344;Essence Wholefood Supermarket Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 5905

Wudinna is a small town comprising of approximately 600 people, not too far from the South Australian coastline.For those wishing to visit the area, Wudinna RV Parks provides an excellent parking. Stays at the RV Park are available for up to 5 nights at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night unpowered and $20 per vehicle per night powered. The fee is payable to the self-registration point located in the parking area. Bins, toilets and water are accessible at this destination and pets on leads are permitted.When visiting the region, be sure to check out some of the local natural attractions. Visits to Mount Wudinna, Polda Rock, Corrobinnie Hill and Ucontitchie Hill are an absolute must. The stunning Gawgler Ranges National Park is conveniently located 40km north of the town.Cost: $10pvpn unpowered payable to self registration point in parking area, $20pvpn powered.Parking: Five night max stay, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, permit required, dump point, bins, toilets, water.Opening Hours: 7 days

Manilla is a town steeped in history and is the centre of a rich wheat-growing, wool, mixed farming and livestock district, at the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers. It is situated 44 kilometres north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 kilometres north of Sydney.For generations Manilla was a familiar campsite for Aboriginal families of the Kamilaroi Nation, the large Indigenous population inhabiting the central north-west region of NSW. The town was laid out in the early 1860s by Arthur Dewhurst. It was gazetted in 1863, although a major flood the following year swept away a number of buildings.You can experience a diverse range of activities in the Manilla district, including great fishing and water sports at Split Rock Dam (long-term parking is also available here) and Lake Keepit Recreation Area (an RV Friendly Destination™). Olives and other olive products such as oil are available to buy and taste at the Canberra Cafe, Manilla Street and platypus can be found in the Namoi and Manilla Rivers.Visit the Warrabah National Park, 35 kilometres north-east of Manilla, and enjoy the pools, rapids and bush walking tracks. It surrounds the Upper Namoi River, which traverses 18km of striking gorge country, where a number of large rapids flow gently past the car, camping and picnic area at the park entrance. Activities include bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and swimming.In Manilla Street you will find Royce Cottage and Museum, which has the Pioneer Gallery, a schoolhouse, a machinery museum and the original house.So be sure to relax, stay and enjoy what Manilla has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla VIC, 197 Manilla St, Manilla NSWPh: 02 6785 1207visitmanilla@bigpond.comwww.visittamworth.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Manilla St & behind the VIC in Alexander LaneShort Term ParkingManilla Freedom Camp, Namoi St, 72hoursLong Term ParkingSplit Rock Dam, (15km north of Manilla), $10.00 pn unpwr; $18.00 pn pwrDump PointCoronation Park, near the Charles St entrancePotable WaterBP Australia Ltd, Manilla RdHospitalManilla Dist Health Centre, Ph: 02 6785 4000Doctors Surgery113 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1095Pharmacy163 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1651Supermarket165 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1104