RV Friendlies & Events

Julia Creek, known as ‘The Gateway to the Gulf’, is a very friendly town located on the Overlander's Way (Flinders Highway), 650 kilometres west of Townsville and 250 kilometres east of Mount Isa. The town is at the centre of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB), which is one of the largest artesian groundwater basins in the world. The district's main industries are cattle, sheep and silver and lead mining. The Julia Creek Information Centre, at the corner of Burke and Quarrell Streets, has a large range of travel brochures covering North West Queensland’s outback. Whilst there, have a look at the mounted Julia Creek Dunnart Display. Only found in the Mitchell Grass downs of North West Queensland, the Julia Creek Dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi) is a small, nocturnal, insect-eating marsupial thought to be extinct until 1992, and now considered an endangered species. In the late afternoon, take a stroll along the nature trail to enjoy the wonderful birdlife, or watch the sunset while relaxing in the caravan park’s naturally heated artesian spa. A 30m wineglass shaped water tower can be seen up to 20 kms away from Julia Creek, with the blue coloured feature lighting installed creating a visual effect.Those visiting Julia Creek can find short-term parking for up to 96 hours at Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area. Permits are requirement to stay, and these are obtainable from the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, located in Burke Street. A dump point and potable water are accessible at the Race Course.Whether you’re looking for fun, or simply have a hankering to see the country behind the main roads, you can find it at Julia Creek.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Julia Creek VIC, 34 Burke St, Julia Creek QLDPh: 07 4746 7690tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.auwww.atthecreek.com.auCasual Parking       Burke St, Julia St & side streetsShort Term Parking           Julia Creek RV Friendly camping area, permit avail from VIC, self-contained vehicles only.  On board showers are also essential at this site. (96hr)Dump Point  Hickman St; Race Course, Julia Creek Caravan Park and Mclntyre Park (Showground)Potable Water          Race Course; Picnic Area; Peter Dawes Park; Lions Park; Julia Creek BPHospital        Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 4000Doctors Surgery     Quarrell St, Ph: 07 4746 7159Pharmacy     Julia Creek Hospital, Burke St, Ph: 0747 464 000, all prescription medication must be ordered through the hospitalSupermarket            Foodmart, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7193; Friendly Grocer, Burke St, Ph: 07 4746 7201

Lucindale is a small town in the south-east region of South Australia and is located 345km south-east of Adelaide. The town is renowned for the Southeast Field Days, where each year exhibitors from around the district showcase everything agricultural.Those visiting Lucindale can find casual parking in Main Street and short-term parking is at Lucindale Park (Football Club) for $10 per vehicle per night. Potable water is also located at the park. Visitors wishing to explore the area further, can find long-term parking at 4 Mile, (approximately 5.8km from Lucindale), where self-contained vehicles can camp for no charge and for an unlimited amount of time. The dump point is situated at West Terrace.As part of the Limestone Coast region in SA, Lucindale makes the perfect place to stop when travelling between Naracoote and Kingston SE and the towns beautiful parks and gardens are perfect for a stroll and a picnic. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Lucindale Café & Deli 1 Musgave AvePh 08 8766 2221Casual Parking       Reedy Creek-Lucindale Rd (Main Street)Short Term Parking           Lucindale Park (Football Club) Oak Ave, s/c veh only, 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toilets, water $10 pvpnDump Point  West Terrace Lat: -36.9712 Long: 140.3643Potable Water          Lucindale Park (Football Club) Oak AveHospital        Nearest medical facilities is at Kingston or NaracoorteDoctors Surgery     Nearest medical facilities is at Kingston or NaracoorteDentist           Nearest medical facilities is at Kingston or NaracoortePharmacy     Nearest medical facilities is at Kingston or NaracoorteSupermarket            Lucindale Deli, 1 Musgrave Ave Lucindale – 08 8766 2221

Home Hill, is located in tropical north Queensland and is a pretty little town on the southern side of the mighty Burdekin River. Home Hill is connected to the nearby town of Ayr, by the landmark Silver Link Bridge, the longest crossing of its type in Australia. Drop into the Silver Link Interpretive Centre on Eighth Avenue to see an impressive photographic history of the bridge. Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, at the northern entrance to town, has an amazing display of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites from all over the planet. For panoramic views of the district’s farmlands and waterways, head to Inkerman Hill, 12kms south of town. There are covered picnic tables at the summit. The cane crushing season, which runs from June to November, brings ample opportunities to witness a cane fire. Sugar cane paddocks are burnt before harvest, and spectacular cane fires light the skies on most evenings. Those visiting Home Hill can find short-term parking at Home Hill Comfort Stop. There is a maximum 48 hour limit across a 14 day period. Potable water can be obtained from this location and a dump point is accessible in Sixth Street.Home Hill is a great place for RV travellers to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Burdekin Gateway Information Centre, 12 Railway Ave, Home Hill QLDPh: 07 4782 8281tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.auwww.burdekin.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Along Railway Avenue laneway, between Sixth Street and Tenth Street, at the rear of the Home Hill Comfort StopShort & Long Term Parking        Home Hill Comfort Stop, maxi of 48 hours in any 14 day periodDouglas Street Car Park, which runs parallel to Hogan street (Tatura's main shopping strip), access from Park Street at the eastern end Maximum length of stay 48 hours No more than 3 vehicles at a time Vehicles must be parked within the lines Camping is not permitted Grey and black water must only be disposed of at designated dump points Fires are not permitted Dogs must be on leads at all timesDump Point  Hastie Street Potable Water          Tatura Park 9 Hastie Street (Adjacent to toilet block) Lock Code: 88288 - Enter the code and then press the button on the end. Please ensure you line the numbers up in the middle.Hospital        Tenth Ave, Ph; 07 4790 5700Pharmacy     67 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1084; 10 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1228Supermarket            IGA, 51 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 8118; Foodworks, 111 Eighth Ave