RV Friendlies & Events

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days

Eidsvold is located 425 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 230 kilometres west of Maryborough on the A3, Australia’s Country Way (Burnett Highway). The town was founded in 1848 by European Settlers Thomas and Charles Archer, and the town takes its name from Eidsvoll, a town in Norway where the Constitution of Norway was signed. Archer Homestead, the home of the pioneering settlers, rests on the banks of the Burnett River and remains just as it was over 100 years ago. The Eidsvold Historical Complex is home to a fine collection of historic buildings, including the Knockbreak Homestead, the original Clonave Homestead, and Riverleigh Cottage, which houses memorabilia, including the Eidsvold Soldiers corner, a display of photographs, medals and equipment from the various wars, traditional owners’ artefacts, slates, desks and other school equipment, and a manual telephone exchange.Visitors to Eidsvold can find short-term parking at the RM Williams Centre. Sites are $10.40 per vehicle per night, and this rate includes access to toilets and potable water. The dump point is located on the Corner of Burnett Hwy & Esplanade Street, in Merv Hamilton Park, (next to the pool).Eidsvold is home to the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre which honours this great Australian who lived at ‘Rockybar’ Eidsvold from 1955 to 1972. The Centre showcases the achievements of RM Williams, reflects his passion for bush lore and promotes rural job opportunities through education and skill development. Through this special place, RM Williams’ deep and abiding love of the bush lives on.Tourist/Visitor Centre       RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre & Visitor Information, 23767 Gayndah-Monto Rd, Eidsvold QldPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking       Moreton St & the Rest Area off the Burnett Hwy on the southern edge of Eidsvold TownshipShort Term Parking           RM Williams Centre, toilets, potable water, no pwr, $10.40 PVPN.Long Term Parking            Tolderodden Conservation Park, permit required, $6.55pppn; Wuruma Dam 2 weeks free camping.Dump Point  Corner Burnett Hwy & Esplanade St in Merv Hamilton Park next to poolPotable Water          RM Williams CentreHospital        Theodore Rd, Ph: 07 4165 7100Doctors Surgery     10 Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1288Pharmacy     Moreton St, Ph 07 4165 1444Supermarket            Foodworks, Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1207

Moulamein is part of the Wakool Shire and is situated on the banks of the Edwards River and Billabong Creek, 70 kilometres from Barham and Swan Hill. Moulamein has a population of around 500 and is the oldest town in the Riverina, with grain being the main produce. It is a popular camping and fishing destination all year round with plenty of waterside camping options.Those travelling to Moulamein can find three short-term parking options available in town; Brougham Street, Carne Street and Morago Street. All parking options are free of charge and have a time limit of 96 hours.Tourist attractions include the historic wharf where paddle steamers used to drop off and pick up supplies, the old courthouse which is now a museum, the Mooloomoon Woolshed which was the first along the river to unload wool bales straight onto paddle steamers, the grain storage facility, art gallery, the Old Bullock Dray and Moulamein Lake is a great venue for water sports. Local events include monthly fishing competitions and an old-world collectables fair, the Moulamein horse races in December, sheep dog trials in September, a bowls tournament over the June long weekend and yabby races and a duathlon during the Easter holidays.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Visitor Information Board located at Café on Triangle ParkMorago St, Moulamein NSWCasual Parking       Carne St, Morago St & Baratta StShort & Long Term Parking        Brougham St, Carne St & Morago St (96hr) no feesDump Point  Patterson St off Moulamein Rd, between Tallow St & Sainsberry StPotable Water          Patterson St off Moulamein Rd, between Tallow St & Sainsberry StHospital        Local ambulance in town 24/7, nearest hospital Swan Hill (70km)Pharmacy     Swan HillSupermarket            IGA, Morago St, Ph: 03 5887 5008