RV Friendlies & Events

Wongan Hills is situated approx 190 kilometres north-east of Perth, and is a small rural town packed with historical sites. Although discovered in the 1830s, the town was not officially proclaimed until 1911 with the opening of the railway line. The buildings within the town reflect this era; the Museum being housed in the original hospital building and the hotel of similar vintage.Today, the town has all the conveniences needed for the mobile traveller. The Tourist Information Centre, housed in the old Railway Station building, is a great place to start your exploration. The staff, who are immensely proud of their town, will be only too happy to assist you with information and a cuppa. In wildflower season there are tours from the centre which take in the beauty of the landscape; brochures are available from the Tourist Information Centre, where the dump point is also located.Places to visit while in town include the Pioneer Museum with true life displays depicting the early pioneer days. Among other historical sites is the place of the first commercially grown wheat crop in the region and the Lake Hinds School, the first school in the district.The Agricultural Research Station conducts guided tours from June to November. It started in 1925 to study light land farming and it is now a main crop breeding station. Prior notice of visits is necessary. The Ballidu Craft Shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, and is full of locally made crafts.Visit Mount O'Brien for a picnic while taking in the expansive view of the area. Dingo Rock is a large rock and fauna reserve with an Aboriginal water hole and an abundance of flowers in late winter and early spring. Reynoldson's Reserve and Gathercole Reserve are also incredible places to enjoy and appreciate the display of wildflowers.After your days of travelling and sightseeing, Wongan Hills Hotel is a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy a cool drink and a meal. For a quick bite or a sit down meal, the Liberty Roadhouse has a cafe known as Ah Wong's. The IGA Shopping Centre has a meal outlet with quality food including a Sunday roast (special price for families).The Historic Railway Precinct, off Wongan Road, has an area available for overnight short stays. If you are looking for a longer stay to fully appreciate this town, the Recreational Grounds next to the PCYC Building, the swimming pool area south of the Bowling Club and 'The Gap', off Piawaning Road all have designated areas.Wongan Hills is a friendly place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wongan Hills VIC, 49 Fenton Place, Wongan Hills WAPh: 08 9671 1973Email: wongantourism@westnet.com.auCasual Parking       Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdShort Term ParkingWongan Hills Parking Area, off Ninan St, 96hrs, toiletsLong Term Parking            Recreational Grounds, 96hrsDump Point  49 Fenton Place (outside front of Visitor Information Centre).Potable Water          Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdHospital        Ackland St, Ph: 08 9691 1222Doctors Surgery     Cnr of Mitchell St & Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1000Dentist           1 Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1267Pharmacy     IGA Complex, Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1157Supermarket            Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1010

Nanango is a town and locality on the South Burnett Region of Queensland. Situated 190 kilometres north-west of the states capital, Brisbane, Nanango sits at the junction of the D’Aguilar and Burnett Highways.Located just 2 kilometres west of town, the Nanango Golf Club offers short-term parking for RV travellers. Parking is available for up to 48 hours and payment is by way of donation using the honesty box on-site. Access to toilets, bins and water is also available at the club.The CBD area has a variety of convenience and food stores, restaurants and petrol outlets. Nanango also hosts a variety of fun and exciting annual events, including the international Criterium Bike Race, the Nanango Show, and the Nanango Country Music Muster.Cost: By way of donation at the honesty boxParking: 48hrs, toilets, water, bins, pets on lead, mobile coverageOpening Hours: 7 days

When travelling the outback between Charleville and Cunnamulla, you’ll find a friendly and most unusual little post office and general store.This little gem is owned by Glenn and Kim Paterson who have lived in Wyandra for over seven years, converting a rundown post office into a fully functioning tourist facility where you can enjoy a fresh cup of tea or coffee, fish and chips or their famous ‘Wyandra Whoppa Burger’.For those wishing to stay at Wyandra Post and General Store, parking is available for a cost of $15 per vehicle per night for unpower, and $20 per vehicle per night for power. This includes access to the bush cinema and mini golf.Just one kilometre away is the Warrego River where many good sized cod and yellow belly can be caught, or you can enjoy the white sandy beach and relax on the banks of the river.Cost: Unpwr $15 pvpn, Pwr $20 pvpn. Includes access to bush cinema & mini golf. Meals available from $10 pp. There also separate fenced and powered dog sites for $25