RV Friendlies & Events

Longreach is a legendary town steeped in the heritage and history of the outback. Located 1,184 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it is the largest town in Central Queensland.Longreach was named after the 'long reach' of the Thomson River, which passes near the town. The River was discovered by Edward Kennedy in 1847. The success of wool in the 1920s saw the town boom, and later that year Qantas established a booking office there, which became the centre of its operations.The Qantas Founders Museum commemorates the beginnings of this great Australian company and provides visitors with an insight into the early history of aviation in this country. The Stockman’s Hall of Fame is another major attraction. Its exhibitions include a model of Aboriginal cave paintings, the first fleet, early settlement in Sydney, the major explorations, early pioneers and then a focus on life in the bush up to the present day.To soak up more of the history of the area you can visit the Powerhouse Museum or go for a Cobb & Co coach ride. More modern day attractions include river cruises, helicopter flights, an arts and craft centre and tours of the School of Distance Education.For stocking up on essentials, there is an IGA supermarket and two pharmacies in Main Street. Other facilities include a post office, all styles of eateries, clubs, hotels, vehicle repairs and a cinema. The hospital is located on the corner of Jabiru Street and Plover Street, and all four major banks have branches in Longreach.Longreach is a robust rural and business centre in the heart of Australia and offers genuine outback hospitality to the mobile traveller.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Longreach VIC, Qantas Park, Eagle St, LongreachPh: 07 4658 4150visitinfo@longreach.qld.gov.auwww.longreach.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Off street parking area between Crow Lane & Emu St, & in Eagle St, between Pelican St & Bustard StShort Term Parking           Apex Riverside Park west of LongreachDump Point  Cnr Sandpiper St & Kite StPotable Water          Cnr Sandpiper and Kite Street; Longreach Visitors Information Centre, 99a Eagle Street; Longreach Caravan Park, 180 Ibis Street; Longreach Tourist Park, 12 Thrush RoadHospital        Cnr of Jabiru St & Plover St, Ph: 07 4658 4731Doctors Surgery     Eagle Arcade level 1, 109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 3866Dentist           130 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1283Pharmacy     109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1500; 112B Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1004Supermarket            141 Ibis St, Ph: 07 4658 1397; Cnr Eagle St & Swan St, Ph: 07 46581260

Pyengana is a small village in north-east Tasmania, located approximately 30-minutes’ drive from the coastal town of St Helens and an hour from Scottsdale. Pyengana offers free parking at the recreation ground on St Columba Falls Road. While visiting, be sure to take up the opportunity to visit the Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory and watch cheese being made, sample some of Pyengana’s award-winning produce, and purchase some of your favourite hearty cheddar. Pyengana Dairy Company and Cheese Factory has been making tasty cheese using traditional methods for more than 100 years. Also within the region are some extremely picturesque waterfalls, including the cascading St Columba Falls. Cost: Donation at gate, new shower/toilets and hot showers $2 for 3 minutesParking: Negotiable stay limitOpening Hours: 7 days

A great free overnight stop for RVs and caravans with plenty of room for parking in the adjacent streets, freeing up the designated semi and roadtrain parking area. Flushing toilets and hot showers available which are modern and well maintained. Water is limited as its from rain tanks. Please clean up when you leave as its a rest area for our valued truckies. The RV and caravan parking can be as close as 50m from the highway but you can park further away. Despite that, overnight highway noise is minimal as there is little night traffic. Has an electric BBQ, covered picnic tables and kids playground in a nice bush garden setting that includes some large wood carved birds. The locals are very friendly and obviously care about their small community. Consider supporting the adjacent service station for fuel or basic food supplies.