RV Friendlies & Events

Mount Gambier is the major service centre for the Limestone Coast region and has a population of approximately 27, 275. Located halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, it is renowned for its volcanic landscapes, being home to Blue Lake and its countless craters, caves and beautiful gardens. RV travellers passing through Mount Gambier, in self-contained vehicles, are welcome to stay at Mount Gambier Showgrounds (please ensure all current interstate travel restrictions are adhered to). The showgrounds offer unpowered sites for $25 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $35 per vehicle per night. Access to showers, toilets and water is available; however, please note that sites are not available during show week – third week of October. Mount Gambier is home to several wineries, galleries, events and fresh local produce and food. It is only a short drive to the Coonawarra, Wrattonbully and Padthaway wine regions, where you can sample some of the fine local food and wines. The World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves also make for a great day trip, as it is only an hour’s drive from Mount Gambier.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre                    Mount Gambier Visitor Centre35 Jubilee Hwy East, Mount Gambier SA Ph: 1800 087 187www.discovermountgambier.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)                   Various locations around townShort and Term Parking               Mount Gambier Showgrounds1 Pick AveSelf-contained vehicles only, $25 per vehicle per night unpowered, $35 per vehicle per night powered, negotiable stay limit, pets allowed, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump Point              Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Potable Water                      Frew Park, Penola RoadLat: -37.852069Long: 140.783203Hospital                    Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service276/300 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8721 1200Doctors Surgery                 Ferriers Medical Clinic 2/4 Wehl Street N, Mount Gambier08 87254261Tristar Medical Group40 Sturt Street, Mount Gambier, SA 529008 8799 4000Dentist                       Mount Gambier Medical Centre2/230 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8723 4822Limestone Coast Dental38 James Street, Mount Gambier08 8723 0230Holmes Family Dental31 Helen Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 2441Pharmacy                 Stat Discount ChemistShop 3/145 Commercial Street E, Mount Gambier08 8725 1086Terry White Chemmart21 Helen Street, Mount Gambier 08 8725 8700Chemist KingCollins Court, 4/170-174 Jubilee HWY W, Mount Gambier08 8723 9579Supermarket                        ColesElizabeth Street, Mount Gambier08 8725 6310WoolworthsShopping Centre, 145 Commercial Street W, Mount Gambier08 8726 4902IGA16 Swallow Drive, Mount Gambier 08 8723 0333

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 6pm-8pm

Macksville is a charming riverside town located in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. Situated along the Pacific Highway, the town sits on the banks of the Nambucca River, offering picturesque water views and a relaxed atmosphere. With a population of around 3,000 people, Macksville serves as a key service hub for the surrounding rural communities.Visitors can park for up to 24 hours at the Macksville Memorial Aquatic and Fitness Centre on Cooper Street, free of charge. Vehicles must be self-contained; however, the site offers a dump point, bins, and toilets, and pets on a lead are allowed. Potable water is available at the Lions Park, Ferry Street.Macksville’s warm, welcoming community and stunning river views make it an ideal getaway. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and scenic waterfront walks, as well as explore charming cafes, historic pubs, and vibrant local markets. The town’s peaceful atmosphere and scenic location creates the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Nambucca Visitor InformationCnr Giinagay & River Dr, Nambucca HeadsPh: 02 8007 6168www.nambuccavalley.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Lions Park, Ferry StMacksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StShort Term Parking    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper St24hrs, self contained vehicles only, nil cost, bins, toilets, pets allowedDump Point    Macksville Memorial Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Cooper StLat: -30.70903Long: 152.92092Potable Water    Lions Park, Ferry StHospital    Macksville District Hospital, 100 Darruya Rd, ph: 02 6598 3300Doctors Surgery    Macksville Medical Centre, 36 Wallace St, ph: 02 6568 1155Dentist    Fresh Dental Care, 1 Princess St, ph: 02 6568 1335Pharmacy    Macksville Pharmacy, Cooper St, ph: 02 6568 1116Supermarket    Woolworths, 13 Boundary StFoodworks, 16 Wallace St