RV Friendlies & Events

Sheffield is located 30 kilometres from Devonport and 93 kilometres from Launceston, in the Kentish District of Tasmania. The town is nestled under Mount Roland and is famous for its colourful and fascinating murals. The history of the town is depicted on every blank wall, giving a remarkable insight into Sheffield’s past. The Visitor Information Centre is in Pioneer Crescent where the friendly staff are happy to supply all the brochures and information required for an enjoyable stay. Purchase a mural book which provides both a map and detailed descriptions of each of the murals.Those visiting Sheffield can find short-term parking at Sheffield Recreation Reserve. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 96 hours; however, visitors will also have access to a dump point and potable water. A small drive throughout the region of Sheffield will reward visitors with stunning views of Mount Roland and ample quirky named towns, each with a unique personality. For those looking for a bit of excitement, nearby you will find Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot, one of the world’s largest maze complexes, which consists of eight mazes, a model village, a pancake parlour, and a gift shop. Tourist/Visitor Centre       5 Pioneer Crescent, SheffieldPh: 03 6491 1036kvic@kentish.tas.gov.auwww.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.auCasual Parking       Off High St, adj to public toiletsShort Term Parking           Sheffield Recreation Reserve, (96hr), $10pvpnDump Point  Sheffield Recreation Reserve, West Nook RdPotable Water          Sheffield Recreation ReserveHospital        Mersey Community Hosp, Bass Hwy Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111, (25min)Doctors Surgery     48 High St, Ph: 03 6491 1166Pharmacy     57 Main St, Ph: 03 6491 1155Supermarket            59 Main St, Ph: 03 6491 1140; 46 Main St, Ph: 03 6491 1306

Biloela is a busy commercial and tourist hub, though it still retains that relaxed, country feeling. Fashioned and built by the hands of those who forged their futures in a new land, rambling homesteads grace hillsides and streetscapes. Travellers will find Biloela to be an accommodating town, with several RV services and facilities on offer. RV parking is accessible at Queensland Heritage Park for self-contained vehicles only. Powered sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night, and unpowered sites are available for $10 per vehicle per night. A maximum stay of 48 hours applies, and access to showers, bins, barbecues, toilets and potable water is available. A dump point is installed at the town’s visitor information centre.Queensland Heritage Park contains a museum, café, several historical buildings and a unique display of vintage machinery. Another prized attraction in the area is the Spirit of the Land mural – a 100m mural painted around the town’s water reservoir showing the history of the land from two cultural perspectives. There is no doubt that everyone will enjoy a visit to this Queensland town. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Rural Hinterland Visitor Information Centre or Biloela VIC11 Exhibition Ave or Callide St, BiloelaPh: 07 4992 2400 or 07 4992 2405www.sandstonewonders.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)    Spaces available at the VIC on Callide St and others along Callide StShort Term Parking    Queensland Heritage Park “The Silo”Cnr Exhibition Ave & Raedon St.Self-contained vehicles only, 48hrs max stay, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating. Pets on lead welcome.  Powered site $15pvpn, unpowered $10pvpnDump Point    Callide St at the Visitor Information CentreLat: -24.405436, Long: 150.514717Potable Water    11 Exhibition Ave (Queensland Heritage Park)Hospital    2 Hospital Rd – 07 4992 7000Doctors Surgery    36 Dawson Hwy – 07 4995 620048 Grevillea St – 07 4992 484845 Grevillea St – 07 4992 2166Dentist    Suite 2, Gladstone Rd & Grevillea St – 07 4992 114426 Dawson Hwy – 074992 4125Pharmacy    38 Kariboe St – 07 4992 655136 Dawson Hwy – 07 4992 1001No pharmacy on a SundaySupermarket    Woolworths – Gladstone Rd & Kariboe StDrakes – 59 Grevillea StFoodworks – 25 Dawson Hwy

Julia Creek, known as ‘The Gateway to the Gulf’, is a very friendly town located on the Overlander's Way (Flinders Highway), 650 kilometres west of Townsville and 250 kilometres east of Mount Isa. The town is at the centre of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), which is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world. The district's main industries are cattle, sheep and silver and lead mining. The Julia Creek Information Centre, at the corner of Burke and Quarrell Streets, has a large range of travel brochures covering North West Queensland’s outback. Whilst there, have a look at the mounted Julia Creek Dunnart Display. Only found in the Mitchell Grass downs of North West Queensland, the Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi) is a small, nocturnal, insect-eating marsupial thought to be extinct until 1992, and now considered an endangered species. In the late afternoon, take a stroll along the nature trail to enjoy the wonderful birdlife, or watch the sunset while relaxing in the caravan park’s naturally heated artesian spa. A 30m wineglass shaped water tower can be seen up to 20 kms away from Julia Creek, with the blue coloured feature lighting installed creating a visual effect.Those visiting Julia Creek can find short-term parking for up to 96 hours at Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area. Permits are requirement to stay, and these are obtainable from the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, located in Burke Street. A dump point and potable water are accessible at the Race Course.Whether you’re looking for fun, or simply have a hankering to see the country behind the main roads, you can find it at Julia Creek.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Julia Creek VIC, 34 Burke St, Julia Creek QLDPh: 07 4746 7690tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.auwww.atthecreek.com.auCasual Parking       Burke St, Julia St & side streetsShort Term Parking           Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area, permit avail from VIC, self-contained vehicles only.  On board showers are also essential at this site. (96hr)Dump Point  Hickman St; Race Course, Julia Creek Caravan Park and Mclntyre Park (Showground)Potable Water          Race Course; Picnic Area; Peter Dawes Park; Lions Park; Julia Creek BPHospital        Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 4000Doctors Surgery     Quarrell St, Ph: 07 4746 7159Pharmacy     Julia Creek Hospital, Burke St, Ph: 0747 464 000, all prescription medication must be ordered through the hospitalSupermarket            Foodmart, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7193; Friendly Grocer, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7201