RV Friendlies & Events

Coonamble is located in the central west slopes of New South Wales, 418 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The shire has produced a successful agricultural industry including broadacre farming and cattle grazing. With the Warrumbungle National Park, Macquarie Marshes and Pilliga State Forest nearby, Coonamble is the perfect base to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the region.The town’s main street offers a glimpse into the art deco era, with some of the buildings retaining this style. Coonamble’s history can also be observed at the Museum Under the Bridge, originally built as the police station in 1886. The ‘trooper’ brick horse stables have been preserved in their original form and are one of only two remaining in New South Wales.Coonamble offers a range of places to park for up to 96 hours – the Coonamble Showground and the Back Combara Road campsite. Potable water can be obtained at the showground, while a dump point is accessible on Castlereagh Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Coonamble Visitor Information Centre84 Castlereagh St, Coonamble NSWP: 02 6827 1981www.visitcoonamble.com.au Casual Parking       E & W of Namoi St, E of Castlereagh St opp VIC, N & S of Aberford St adj to McDonalds ParkShort & Long Term Parking   ( Low-cost overnight parking)     Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh Hwy, (96hrs), $10 PVPN, water & some facs; Back Combara Rd adj to sheep yard, (96hrs), nil charge.Dump Point  138 Castlereagh St, Coonamble Riverside Caravan ParkFree Potable Water          Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh HwyHospital        150 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6827 1100Doctors Surgery     Coonamble Aboriginal Medical Service, 17 Tooloon St, ph 02 6822 0000; Castlereagh Medical Centre, 99 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 5100Dentist           15/17-19 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1312Pharmacy     45 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1992Supermarket            2 supermarkets in Aberford St

Burren Junction Bore Baths are located approximately 90km west of Narrabri, just off the Kamilaroi Highway. The Great Artesian Basin feeds water with a constant temperature of 45.5°C into public bore baths in Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Burren Junction. The water is approximately 200 million years old and residents and visitors enjoy soaking their weary bodies in the potassium-rich water after a long day.Access to filtered water, an amenities block with power, covered seating areas and a dump point is available to all self-contained vehicles for $10 per vehicle per night. Three kilometres west of the Bore Baths is Burren Junction. In its heyday Burren Junction was a bustling railway town, but today there are not as many services available, however, it is still a busy agricultural area with wheat, cotton, cattle, sheep and a strong community.Address:  Kamilaroi Highway, Burren JunctionCost: $10pvpnParking: Toilets and water, no time limits, pets on lead, limited mobile accessOpening Hours: max 21 days

Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days