RV Friendlies & Events

Southern Cross is located 375km east of Perth and 220km west of Kalgoorlie, on the Great Eastern Highway. The town was founded in 1888, by gold prospectors, and officially gazetted in 1890. Today, Southern Cross is the major town and administrative centre of the Shire of Yilgarn. The RV Service Facility is located on Achernar Street and Sirius Street, providing visitors with potable water, access to a dump point and casual parking within the CBD. For a longer stay, head out to the Old Information Bay, situated on the corner of the Great Eastern Highway and Three Boys Road, just west of Southern Cross.Southern Cross, with its historic gold mining feel, is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. The main attractions in the area include the Number 6 Pumping Station, the Old Cemetery, the Court House and Museum, and Frasers Mine.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Shire of Yilgarn23 Antares St, Southern Cross WAPh: 08 9049 1001www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au Casual ParkingIn CBD, Antares St & Achernar St, Southern CrossShort Term ParkingOld Information Bay, cnr Great Eastern Hwy & Three Boys Rd, W of Southern Cross, (24hr)Dump PointRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossPotable WaterRV Service Facility, Achernar St & Sirius St, Southern CrossHospitalCoolgardie Rd (Great Eastern Hwy), E end of town, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9081 2222Doctors SurgeryCnr Achernar St & Altair St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1152DentistMerredin (110km)PharmacySouthern Cross Pharmacy, Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1056SupermarketIGA with Butcher, 22 Antares St, Southern Cross, Ph: 08 9049 1074

Wallabadah is situated in the New England region of New South Wales, 55 kilometres south of Tamworth on the New England Highway.RV travellers can stop for up to 72 hours at no charge and enjoy the amenities of toilets, showers, water and barbecues. Pets are also welcome on leads.While staying at the camp area, be sure to visit the First Fleet Garden on the Quirindi Creek, a memorial to the First Fleet immigrants. 1,520 names of those who came to Australia in 1788 are carved in tablets along the garden pathways. Stories of those who first arrived on ships, their lives and first encounters with the Australian country are presented throughout the garden also.Address: Coach St off New England Hwy, follow signs to the First Fleet Gardens, camping area next to the gardensCost: Nil charge but a $10 donation is requested for site upkeepParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days.

Situated 138 kilometres south-east of Perth, Brookton is a typical small wheatbelt town. With a population of only 576 (according to the 2006 census), the town today is a key agricultural centre for a rich mixed farming industry. The town also offers food, shopping and accommodation facilities for those looking for a place to stop and refuel.The Lions Park welcomes self-contained vehicles to park overnight at no charge. Vehicles must not exceed the 24-hour maximum stay. Pets are permitted on leads and access to bins is available. Potable water and a dump point can be located at the Brookton Caravan Park.Those looking to spend some time exploring all that the region has to offer, will not be disappointed with the array of local tourist attractions available. Visitors can keep busy by visiting the Old Railway Station and Pioneer Park, Nine Acre Rock, Boyagin Rock and Brookton Museum and Heritage Centre.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBrookton Community Resource Centre89 Robinson Rd, BrooktonPh: 08 9642 1377Casual Parking (near retail centre)Robinson Rd, BrooktonShort Term ParkingLions Park, Brookton HwySelf-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointBrookton Caravan Park, Brookton Hwy via Stan Wall Memorial entranceLat: -32.369532, Long: 117.002317Potable WaterBrookton Caravan Park, Brookton Hwy via Stan Wall Memorial entranceHospitalNearest hospital is at Pingelly or BeverleyDoctors SurgeryLot 456 Whittington St – Ph: 08 9642 1485DentistNearest dentist is in NarroginPharmacyUnit 2/100 Brookton Hwy, Brookton – Ph: 08 9642 1991Supermarket113 Robinson Rd – Ph: 08 9642 1001