RV Friendlies & Events

Casterton is located along the Glenelg River in Victoria, approximately 42 kilometres east of the South Australian border. The area surrounding Casterton is picturesque with its rolling hills, and sheep, cattle and dairy farms spread throughout the landscape. Casterton is famous for being the birthplace of the Kelpie, a working dog breed that originated in the early 1870s at the Warrock Homestead. The town celebrates its connection with the Kelpie by holding the Casterton Kelpie Muster each year and has also developed a walking trail that showcases 5 unique sculptures that depict the life and times of the Kelpie.RV travellers can enjoy a leisurely stay at the Ess Lagoon campground on McPherson Street. Up to 1 month stay is allowed, and there is no charge. A dump point and potable water can be found nearby at Island Park Caravan Park.Visitors to Casterton will discover many natural attractions in the area, including Bilstons Tree, a larger river red gum standing 40 metres high, and the ancient granite boulders called ‘Baileys Rocks’ within the Dergholm State Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre       3 Racecourse Rd, Casterton VICP: 03 5581 2070www.glenelg.vic.gov.auCasual Parking Murray St East, CastertonShort & Long Term Parking         Ess Lagoon, McPherson St, (max 1 month stay), nil charge, pets on leadDump Point        Island Park C/P, Casterton, adj to the C/P toilet blockPotable Water    Island Park C/P, CastertonHospital    63-69 Russell St, Casterton, ph 03 5554 2555Doctors Surgery         Russell House, 67-69 Russell St, Casterton, ph 03 5554 2655Dentist      TN Halloran, 218 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1228Pharmacy Casterton Pharmacy, 93 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1703Supermarket     Foodworks, 50 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1003

Quilpie Shire in Queensland’s outback has it all – the magnificent natural diversity of the Channel Country and the beauty of boulder opal. Primary industries, opal mining, oil, and gas play a huge role in the economy, and sheep, cattle, fish and an array of birds and wildlife call the Shire home. The rugged landscapes provide endless opportunities for the photographer.Quilpie, with a population of 654, is the service centre for the Shire, which covers 67,482 sq kilometres. It has all the necessities and many of the luxuries both visitors and locals require. Welcome to a lifestyle where golf is played at night in summer, where you will find an opal altar, lectern and font in the local church, and where the 33 metre swimming pool has free entry.The Quilpie Visitor Centre includes a museum, where an interactive CD relives stories from the past as told by the direct descendants of the early pioneers. The Centre also features a gallery with various exhibitions each month by accomplished artists from far and wide, in addition to exhibitions of local art and craft.After visiting the Information Centre try the Bulloo River Walk, visit St. Finbarr’s Church, fossick for opals, or climb Baldy Top. At the end of the day sit back and relax, maybe throw a line in, watch the striking sunset and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.Call in to nearby Adavale, Eromanga and Toompine and enjoy the hospitality of these small communities. Adavale, dating back to 1880, was once the centre of the Adavale Shire, and Toompine is known as ‘the pub with no town’. See the Living History Centre Object Theatre in Eromanga and maybe enjoy a picnic in Opalopolis Park.Perhaps the best part of your outback adventure will be the warm country hospitality offered by the people you meet. Quilpie Shire, in Queensland’s outback, is a place where characters share a yarn and people stop and say 'g’day'.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Quilpie VIC, Museum & Gallery, Brolga St, QuilpiePh: 07 4656 0540tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.auwww.visitquilpieshire.comCasual Parking       Brolga StShort Term Parking           Western side of Bulloo River, southern side of Diamantina Development RoadDump Point  John Waugh Park, Chipu St, QuilpiePotable Water          Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Brolga StHospital        30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 0100Doctors Surgery     30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 1158Pharmacy     38 Brolga St, QuilpieSupermarket            Paulsen Bros Foodworks, cnr Buln Buln St & Jabiru St, Quilpie; Quilpie Foodworks, 21 Boonkai St, Quilpie

Tarpeena Sports Ground is located in the town of Tarpeena, in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, and is situated on the Riddock Highway between Penola and Mount Gambier.For those travelling to Tarpeena, parking is available for self-contained vehicles only at Tarpeena Sports Ground for up to 7 days, with the request that guests leave a donation to Progress Association. Access to bins, toilets, covered seating, barbecue and potable water is available. A dump point is also located on-site. Cost: Donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7 days, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days