RV Friendlies & Events

Leitchville is a small rural community in Victoria, located 262 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Murray River wetlands area. The town is known for its dairy farming, with plenty of irrigation providing farmers with lush pastures. Leitchville was once home to the Murray Goulburn Cheese Factory, and the site is still a prominent feature of the town since the factory ceased operating in 2010.The Leitchville Traveller’s Rest is a convenient stopover for stays of up to 72 hours. The landscaped rest area is in the heart of town, and walking distance to the IGA supermarket, hotel, and bakery. A dump point and potable water are located nearby at the Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adjacent to the football ground off Cohuna-Leitchville Road.The surrounding area of Leitchville is a wetland paradise, and an abundance of waterfowl and native animals are found in the region. Leitchville borders the natural sanctuary of Gunbower Creek and Island, where large colonies of kangaroos, emus, goannas, and more than 160 species of birds are supported.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Leitchville Hotel17 King George StLeitchville VIC 3579P: 03 5456 7233Casual Parking       2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’Short Term Parking           2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’, (72hr), donation, bins, tlts, BBQ, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Gunbower Creek, end of Thompsons Weir Rd, Murray Valley Hwy, unlimited stay, no facs.Dump Point  Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundPotable Water          Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundHospital        144 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery     111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist           23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy     63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket            10-14 King Albert Ave, Leitchville, ph 03 5456 7230

Thomson Brook Wines is a small family owned winery located 7 kilometres east of Donnybrook, in the Preston Valley. The winery produces a range of fine quality wines from grapes that grown in the rich loam soils of the region.The property offers free parking for those travelling in self-contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Thomson Brook Wines is wheelchair friendly and pets on a lead are welcome.For a well deserved break, why not sit back in your RV and enjoy the tempting taste of a wine or two whilst cooking up a storm on the BBQ.Cost: Nil chargeParking: Parking for self-contained vehicles only, 96hrsOpening Hours: 7 days, 10am - 4pm

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 5pm - 7.30pm