RV Friendlies & Events

Oatlands is a pretty, historical village dating back to the early 1800s, located approximately 84 kilometres north of Hobart. Over 150 convict-built sandstone buildings remain in the village, many now operating as cafes, art galleries and antique stores. Oatlands reflects an early European village, with its colonial cottages and original court house still standing in Campbell Street, as well as the iconic Callington Mill, built in 1837 and the only operating mill of its type in the southern hemisphere.Lake Dulverton Stop Over is a tranquil location to pull up for a few days. Parking is permitted for up to 72 hours at no charge, and toilets, bins, BBQs and potable water are available. A dump point is located nearby on the corner of William and Wellington Streets.The Oatlands District Historical Society is worth a visit to learn all about the town’s past. It has an interesting historical display that provides a detailed insight into the rich history of the area. There is also a public nine-hole golf course for those who remembered to pack their golf clubs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Business and Information Centre65 High StreetOatlands, TASPh: 03 6254 1175Casual Parking       Various locations within the CBD, (no designated zones for larger vehicles)Short & Long Term Parking        Lake Dulverton Stop Over, Esplanade Oatlands (Barrack St), (72hr), donations welcome, pets on lead, bins, tlts, BBQ, waterDump Point  4 William St, cnr of Wellington St, OatlandsPotable Water          Lake Dulverton Stop Over, Esplanade Oatlands (Barrack St)Hospital        13 Church St, Oatlands, ph 03 6254 5030Doctors Surgery     13 Church St, Oatlands, ph 03 6254 5155Pharmacy     90 High St, Oatlands, ph 03 6254 1165Supermarket            54 High St, Oatlands, ph 03 6254 1183

Inverell is located 489 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and 675 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Known as the ‘Sapphire City’, Inverell is popular due to its great country hospitality, beautiful climate, spectacular scenery and wide range of entertaining activities. As part of the Fossickers Way, this thriving rural city offers much for the traveller. The Copeton and Pindari Dams attract visitors for water skiing, speed boat racing, sailing and fishing. Go fossicking or gem mining for sapphires and other gems at several places around the city and take away more than just memories from your stay here.Those visiting the area can find short and long term parking at Inverell Showground, Tingha Rd. Sites will cost $30 per vehicle per night, with six sites available. If the showground is full please call into the Visitor Information Centre to get information on other low-cost options as there are a few to choose from. A dump point is also located at the showground, and potable water can be found at the Visitor Information Centre.Whilst travelling to Inverell, why not stretch your legs in Goonoowigall Bushland Reserve, a unique wilderness area that supports some 120 species of native birds. Explore the marked walking trails and look out for Thunderbolts Rock and the remains of a Chinese settlement. Other highlights include walking back in time at the Inverell Pioneer Village, a re-created colonial village; and the Inverell Transport Museum, with its display of all things wheeled.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreInverell VIC, Campbell St, Inverell NSWPh: 1800 067 626, 02 6728 8161tourism@inverell.nsw.gov.auwww.inverell.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Captain Cook Drv & Campbell St, (adj to river bank); Turnam car park (off Campbell St) or long vehicle parking area off Sweeny St (behind McDonalds)Short & Long Term ParkingInverell Showground, Tingha Rd, $30.00pvpn, six sites avail. If the showground is full please call into the Visitor Information Centre to get information on other low cost options as there are a few to choose from.Dump PointInverell Showground, Tingha RdPotable WaterVIC, Campbell StHospitalSwanbrook Rd, Ph: 02 6721 9500Doctors Surgery46 Evans St, Ph: 02 6722 2855; 69 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 1999; 77 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 3377; 4 Ross St, Ph: 02 6721 2763Dentist22 Sweaney St, Ph: 02 6722 3108; 33 Otho St, Ph: 02 6722 3218; 16 Ross St, Ph: 02 6721 0254Pharmacy77 Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 2639; 132-134 Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 3146SupermarketColes, Byron St, Ph: 02 6722 3811; Woolworths, Sweaney St, Ph: 02 6722 4100; Ritchies Supa IGA, Ph: 02 6721 4955

Polkdinney Park is found in the town of Kyancutta, on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 551 kilometres northwest of Adelaide. The park was opened in 1986 as part of the Jublilee 150 commemorations, and contains a collection of typical farming equipment used in the early pioneer settlement days, along with the names of pioneers from the district carved into the fence posts around the park.There is ample space for parking of RVs including big rigs. There is no cost to stay, pets are permitted in the park, and bins and toilets are also provided. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Western side of Kyancutta Store behind public phone box, neg time limit, pets on lead, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: 7 days