RV Friendlies & Events

Nhill is a thriving country town located halfway between Melbourne and Adelaide that offers visitors a picturesque backdrop. Nhill is surrounded by beautiful national parks. In 1897, a major tornado swept through Nhill destroying most of the town. The post office, built in 1887, survived the tornado and still stands today. The town’s commercial centre boasts attractive parks, and gardens within the median strip. Short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles at Nhill Aerodrome, free of charge and has a time limit of 96 hours. Bins and toilets are accessible at this location, and pets on leads are permitted.Nhill is definitely worth a visit, as the quaint little town has ample events and places of interest. The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is located at the nearby airport, and here guests can view displays of aircraft undergoing restoration. The Nhill show is held in October each year and attracts many visitors to town. The show consists of rides, show animals, farm machinery, horse riding shows and numerous other activities, all of which conclude with a fantastic fireworks display. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNhill Tourist Information CentreGoldsworthy Park, Victoria St NhillPh: 03 5391 3086www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Victoria St, Opposite Home HardwareShort Term ParkingNhill Aerodrome, Nhill Airport Aerodrome Rd - 96hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, nil charge.Dump PointNhill Aerodrome, Aerodrome RdLat: -36.334933, Long: 141.648425Potable WaterVictoria St day time parking areaHospital43-51 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 4222Doctors Surgery45 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 1900Dentist43-51 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 4222Pharmacy21 Victoria St, Ph: 03 5391 1456Supermarket90 Nelson St, Ph: 03 5391 2005

Kerang is a rural town located 25km inland from the Murray River, just south of the New South Wales border, between the historic Murray River border town of Swan Hill and the agricultural community of Cohuna. Kerang's symbol is a flying ibis. The area around Kerang is dotted with lagoons and lakes and is believed to have the most populous ibis rookeries in the world, with an estimated 200,000 ibis using the area for breeding each year, along with many other waterbirds.Those visiting Kerang can find short-term parking at Kerang Turf Club, located on Park Rd. There is no fee to stay here, however, vehicles must be self-contained. Pets are permitted on leads, and mobile coverage is available. The dump point and potable water are both to be found at Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd.Kerang is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. There are a number of specialty shops within town, as well as two supermarkets and a variety of eateries. Kerang's Visitor Information Centre can be found at the Lester Smith Lookout Tower, located at the corner of Wellington Street and Shadforth Street. The tower was built in 1883 as a water storage and offers panoramic views of the area from the viewing area at the top.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Sir John Gorton Library & Information CentreCnr Murray Valley Hwy & Shadforth St, KerangPh: 03 5452 1546library@gls.vic.gov.auwww.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       Atkinson Park & Kerang Memorial Hall/RSL rest area on Murray Valley Hwy, KerangShort Term Parking           Kerang Turf Club, Park Rd 72hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, waterDump Point  Kerang Saleyards, Markets RdLat: -35.7372Long: 143.9277Potable Water          Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd and at the Turf Club, Park RdHospital        13 Burgoyne St, Kerang Ph: 03 5450 9200Doctors Surgery     34 Fitzroy St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1366; Unit 13/47 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1288Dentist           42 Wellington St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 2204Pharmacy     30 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1010Supermarket            IGA, 60 Victoria St Kerang; Woolworths, 12-18 Nolan St Kerang

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.