RV Friendlies & Events

Childers is located in southern Queensland, at the junction of the Bruce and Isis Highways. The township lies 325 kilometres north of Brisbane and 52 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg. This historical town is positioned on a ridge with magnificent views overlooking thousands of hectares of vivid green sugarcane and avocado farms. Childers offer wide, tree-lined streets with a relaxed and welcoming country atmosphere. Visitors can step back in time as they visit the town’s many historical buildings, some well over 100 years old.Those visiting Childers can find short-term parking at Childers Overnight Stay Area and park for up to 20 hours. Additional parking is also available at Apple Tree Creek, as well as the Sugar Bowl Caravan Park. A dump point and potable water can be found along Crescent Street.Just seven kilometres north of Childers on the Bruce Highway is the delightfully named rural township of Apple Tree Creek, and nearby Woodgate Beach offers an unspoilt coastal playground for visitors seeking peace and quiet.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Childers VIC, 72 Churchill St, Childers QLD07 4153 8888childersvisitors@bundaberg.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Crescent StShort Term Parking           Childers Overnight Stay Area (20hr) and Apple Tree Creek, (20hr)Dump Point  Crescent StPotable Water          Crescent StHospital        44 Broadhurst St, Ph: 07 4126 1733Doctors Surgery     Ashbury Lane, Ph: 07 4126 1635; 66 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2922Dentist           88 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1666Pharmacy     60 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308Supermarket            IGA, 114 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308; Woolworths, 111 – 115 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2845

Portland is a historic mining town, located 163 kilometres east of Sydney on the Great Western Highway. The area is surrounded by some of the most outstanding natural beauty to be found, being close to the Wollemi and Gardens of Stone National Parks. Portland is famed as ‘The town that built Sydney’ due to the Portland Cement Works, the first cement works in Australia which opened in 1902.Camping for RVs is available for up to 72 hours at Kremer Park, on Lime Street. There is no cost to camp, and a dump point, potable water, toilets and bins are conveniently provided.While in Portland, the Town Common is an ideal spot for a picnic, with 650 acres of natural bushland. Or perhaps wander the streets of Portland to explore old ware shops and galleries. The Charlie Pinch Museum, also worth visiting, showcases an interesting collection of Australian memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lithgow Visitor Information Centre1137 Great Western Hwy, Lithgow, NSWPh: 02 6350 3230www.tourism.lithgow.com Casual Parking       Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandShort & Long Term Parking        Kremer Park, Lime St, (72hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, water, pets on leadDump Point  Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandPotable Water          Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandHospital        Portland Tabulam Health Centre, Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6359 2666Doctors Surgery     Portland Medical Practice, 20 Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5174, 9am – 1pm, 2pm-5pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri9am-1pm Tues, 2pm-5pm Tues skin clinicPharmacy     Portland Guardian Pharmacy, 59 Williwa St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5100Supermarket            Portland Foodworks, 2 Cullen St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5488

Deniliquin is situated on the Edward River, an anabranch of the Murray River. The town is 280 kilometres north of Melbourne and 737 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Established in 1842 as a suitable river crossing for livestock, the town has many natural and cultural attractions and special events. Local farms produce a wide range of summer and winter crops, sheep and cattle. Rice produced regionally is processed for export and domestic markets. The surrounding natural plains provide perfect conditions for Merino sheep, with many large sheep properties calling Deniliquin home. Historical buildings in the CBD feature on the Town Walk, with detailed historical displays located at the Peppin Heritage Centre and the Deniliquin Historical Society. Being located on the edge of the world’s largest red gum forest and within national and regional parks, there are many opportunities for bird watching, flora and fauna observation. The River allows visitors to enjoy swimming, skiing, fishing, kayaking or you can hire a houseboat. The Island Sanctuary in the town centre, is a preserved natural sanctuary for birds and animals, especially kangaroos.The Waring Gardens adjacent to the main shopping centre provide visitors with a shaded area for walks and picnics. Barbeques, child friendly play areas and public toilet facilities are all located within the Gardens. The major event for the town is the annual Play on the Plains Festival and Ute Muster. This event, held on the NSW Labour Day long weekend, attracts thousands to the ‘ute capital of the world’ for two days of top-class entertainment. Deniliquin is an oasis of green on the edge of the expansive Old Man Plain. This flat plain provides visitors with opportunities to view vast clear skies, spectacular sunsets and dazzling stellar displays at night.Known as ‘Deni’ to the locals, this friendly town is well worth a visit.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePeppin Heritage Centre, George St, Deniliquin NSWPh: 03 5898 3120Email: info@deniliquin.nsw.gov.au www.denitourism.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)George St, Cressy St, Ute on a PoleShort & Long Term ParkingDavidson St & Civic Place, (72hr)Dump PointDavidson StPotable WaterDavidson StHospitalCharlotte St, Ph: 03 5882 2800Doctors SurgeryShiloh Medical Centre, Wood St, Ph: 03 5881 1413; Mulwala Plaza, shop 5/342 George St, Ph 03 5881 7480Dentist404 Charlotte St, Ph: 03 5881 3468; Macauley St, Ph: 1800 450 046; Denture Clinic, 405 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 5456Pharmacy17-23 Napier St, Ph: 03 5881 2081; 289 Cressy St, Ph: 03 5881 2233SupermarketIGA, George St, Ph: 03 5881 2344; Coles, Hardinge St, Ph: 03 5881 8001