RV Friendlies & Events

Birdsville is situated between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert. The town is home to the famous Birdsville Hotel and the Birdsville Races, which bring thousands of people to town in September each year. Previously known as Diamantina Crossing, Birdsville was renamed due to the diverse birdlife of the area. In town you can visit the Australian Inland Mission Hospital, the Birdsville Working Museum and the two art galleries. Near town, the attractions include the Simpson Desert, ‘Big Red’- the tallest sand dune of the Simpson, the old Diamantina Crossing and a Burke and Wills campsite. The Simpson Desert National Park is home to many mammals and reptiles and over 180 bird species. After a day’s sightseeing, take a picnic and go swimming at Pelican Point, the billabong near town.Those visiting Birdsville can find short and long term parking at Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).The Birdsville of today is a modern community offering travellers a general store, bakery, restaurants, medical clinic, auto services and a police station.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wirrari Visitors Centre, Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville QLDPh: 07 4656 3300visitors@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.diamantina.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Both sides of Adelaide Street as well as the large vacant block in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre bounded by Burt and Adelaide StreetsShort & Long Term Parking        Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).Dump Point  Adelaide St, (W side of town)Diamantina Development Rd, (route to race course)Potable Water          Numerous taps located in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre (bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets) and at the Birdsville Roadhouse (Frew Street) and the Mobil Service Station (Adelaide Street)Hospital        Cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Doctors Surgery     Located at hospital, cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Dentist           Visits every six monthsSupermarket            Birdsville Roadhouse, cnr Frew St & Florence St, Ph: 07 4656 3226

Geraldton is located on the Batvia Coast, 420km north of Perth and is a pristine town that offers beauty, history and adventure.Those visiting Geraldton can find short-term parking at the Francis Street car park, located on the corner of Francis Street & Marine Terrace. There are no fees to stay here, and parking is strictly limited to vehicles that are self-contained. Parking is welcome for up to 24 hours, with access to dump point, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, and covered seating included. Pets on a lead are allowed, and mobile coverage is available. Geraldton is a buzzing modern foreshore town well worth a visit. The city has established itself with the emergence of cold-brew coffee, street-art and arts festivals, shopping for coloured pearls, and indigenous drive trails. Blessed with beautiful inner-city beaches and a warm, windy climate - the region is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts and maritime historian, making this city the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the Batvia Coast. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGeraldton Visitor Centre246 Marine Tce, GeraldtonPh: 08 9956 6670www.visitgeraldton.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Sanford St car parkShort Term ParkingFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonSelf-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating, nil chargeDump PointFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonLat: -28.7758Long: 114.6031Potable WaterFrancis St car park, Cnr Francis St & Marine Tce, GeraldtonHospitalGeraldton Regional Hospital, Shenton St – Ph: 08 9956 2222Doctors SurgeryMany and variedDentistMany and variedPharmacyMany and variedSupermarketColes, Woolworths and IGA various locations in main shopping area

Bigga is a lovely little village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales and is the gateway to Lake Wyangala and the Grabine Lakeside Inland Waters Holiday Park. Being the closest town to the lake, Bigga makes for an excellent base to explore the surrounding waterways and Keverstone National Park.Short-term parking is located at Bigga Recreation Ground on Mulgowrie Street and parking is only available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles. At no charge, vehicles can stay on site for up to 72 hours, and access to bins, showers, toilets and water is available. Both a dump point and potable water are located at the grounds.Bigga sits high on the Great Dividing Range, near the junction of the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. The town’s elevation provides magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, so keep your camera handy on your visit to Bigga. The Grabine Lakeside development draws thousands of visitors to the area annually, where they enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and four-wheel driving.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCrookwell Visitor Information Centre36 Goulburn St, CrookwellPh: 02 4832 1988www.visitupperlachlan.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Bigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaShort Term ParkingBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaNil charge,self-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, pets on lead, no mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump PointBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaLat: -34.082748 Long: 149.153057Potable WaterBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaNear the shower blockHospitalNearest hospital is in CrookwellDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is in CrookwellDentistNearest dentist is in CrookwellPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in CrookwellSupermarketGeneral Store, Binda St – Ph: 02 4835 2234