RV Friendlies & Events

Kondinin is located 278 kilometres south-east of Perth in the heart of grain and sheep farming country. The shire includes three main towns, Kondinin, Hyden and Karlgarin. Hyden is 60 kilometres east of Kondinin, and Karlgarin is 45 kilometres east of Kondinin.Casual parking is available in Jones Street for vehicles up to 11m and short-term parking is available across the road at the Town Hall for up to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Kondinin Caravan Park, situated in Gordon Street. Kondinin is spectacularly scenic, and a great place to visit. When Kondinin Lake is full, it is a popular destination for windsurfing and skiing, as well as a true delight for bird watching and nature lovers. The Yeerakine Rock (approximately eight kilometres from Kondinin) incorporates an old water catchment and panoramic outlook where you can see a 360 degree view of the changing farming seasons below. A walking trail is also available here, and along the path you will be able to see ‘Eucalyptus Kondinenses’. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Shire Office, 11 Gordon St, Kondinin WAPh: 08 9889 1006Email: cso@kondinin.wa.gov.au  Casual Parking       Jones St (opp Town Hall), up to 11mShort Term Parking           Town Hall parking area 24hr, 25 Jones St, up to 11mDump Point  Kondinin Caravan Park, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9889 1006`Potable Water          Kondinin Caravan Park, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9889 1006Hospital        Graham St, Ph: 08 9894 1222Doctors Surgery     Graham St, Ph: 08 9889 1753Supermarket            Kondinin IGA Express, Jones St, Ph: 08 9889 1013

Leonora is located 230 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the northern goldfields of Western Australia. The area is extremely arid with summer temperatures of 37°C. It has a small population of around 400 people, a third of who are of Aboriginal descent. The town has maintained much of its history with its wide main street and collection of historic buildings, some of which retain their original uses.Those visiting Leonora can find short-term parking at Gwalia Historical Museum, situated on Kane Street. Parking is strictly for self-contained vehicles only, and stays are limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Leonora Tourist Information Centre, located in Tower Street. While it maintains much of its original character, the shire has been revamped to create a clean and attractive central business district with modern services and facilities. Leonora is home to the ‘Golden Gift’ event, the richest mile running race in Australia. With a prize pool of $50,000, it attracts athletes from near and far. The event is held over the long weekend in June and is supported by horse racing and free public entertainment with bands, market stalls, and fireworks. Another popular attraction is the Gwalia Mine where visitors can get a real-life insight into the workings of an operational mine, with public viewing tours available.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lot 25, Tower St, Leonora WAPh: 08 9037 7016Email: library@lenora.wa.gov.auwww.leonora.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Tower St; Trump St between Gwalia St &Tower StShort Term Parking           Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr, strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking            Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr,   strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point  Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Potable Water          Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Hospital        Sadie Canning DrvDoctors Surgery     Dr Charl Du Plessis, Leonora Hospital, Sadie Canning Drv, Ph: 08 9037 6238Pharmacy     Shop 1/72 Tower St, Leonora, WA 6438, Ph: 08 9037 6820Supermarket            Leonora Stores, 75 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6002; Coles Express, Lot 121 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6011

Just inland of the Whitsundays Coast is the quaint country town of Collinsville, situated 1163 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Collinsville was first established in 1922, a hospital opened in 1926 and electricity was connected in 1947. With a history built around mining, Collinsville is renowned for being the last mine to use working horses in underground mines and is aptly referred to as ‘The Pit Pony Capital of Australia’. The working horses retired in February 1990. The origins of Collinsville can be explored through its many museums and historical attractions, including the ‘Coal Face Museum’, the ‘Pit Pony Experience’ and the ‘Historic Bowen River Pub.  The Bowen River Rodeo is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, offering a fun country experience.Collinsville Showground on Railway Road provides free parking to RV travellers for up to 72 hours at no cost. The showground has a free dump point, potable water, and pets are permitted on leads. The popular Workers’ Club is located right across from the showground, kindly offering use of toilet and shower facilities.Collinsville is a lovely place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Collinsville Info Centre81 Garrick St, CollinsvilleP: 07 4785 5795www.collinsvilleconnect.com.auCasual Parking       Collinsville Showground, Railway RdShort Term Parking           Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd, (72hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, water, dump pointDump Point  Collinsville Showground, Railway RdPotable Water          Collinsville Showground, Railway RdHospital        91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777Doctors Surgery     91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777Pharmacy     Collinsville Plaza, Stanley St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5450Supermarket            IGA cnr Conway & Stanley Sts, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5325