RV Friendlies & Events

Koorda is a small farming community found in the heart of the Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, 238 kilometres north-east of Perth. Basic amenities are offered in the town including a supermarket, service station and tyre repairs, and during the summer months a drive-in theatre operates showing movies. The old hospital is now a museum with an interesting display of medical equipment and farm machinery, along with community and family artifacts.For those visiting the area, parking is available in the Memorial Hall Carpark, cnr of Allenby & Birdwood Sts, as well as the swimming pool carpark in Haig Street. There is a $5 per vehicle per night fee which is payable to Shire of Koorda Office or honesty box at the caravan park. A 24 hr time limit applies for parking, and potable water is available on-site. Pets on a lead are permitted.There is much natural beauty to be discovered nearby Koorda, including the granite outcrops of Mollerin and Badgerin Rocks, as well as the Koorda Nature Flora Reserve with its spectacular display of wildflowers from July to September.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Koorda Community Resource Centre41 Railway St, Koorda WAP: 08 9684 1081www.koorda.net.au Casual Parking       Railway St opp shops in main St, KoordaShort Term Parking           Memorial Hall car park, Cnr Allenby & Birdwood Sts and the Swimming Pool car park, Haig St. Water available and pets welcome on lead, 24hr stay maximum, $5pvpn fee payable to Shire of Koorda Office or honesty box at caravan park.Long Term Parking            Koorda C/P, Scott St, 3 month max stayDump Point  Koorda C/P, Scott StPotable Water          Koorda C/P, Scott StHospital        Nearest hospital 44km, Honour Ave, Wyalkatchem, 08 9692 1222Doctors Surgery     Cnr Allenby & Ningham Sts, Koorda, 08 9684 1228 / 08 9681 1140Pharmacy     Medications can be delivered from Wongan Hills Pharmacy to Koorda P/O. Dr also has some medicationsSupermarket            Koorda IGA, Cnr Ninghan & Allenby Sts, 08 9684 1322

Cranbrook is located in the great southern region of Western Australia, 320 kilometres south of Perth and less than an hour’s drive north of Albany. The town is renowned as ‘The Gateway to the Stirlings’. The Stirling Range National Park provides an opportunity to experience an entire mountain range maintained in its natural state. The park is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers, some of which are unique to the area and cannot be found growing in their natural state anywhere else in the world. Visitors may enjoy a trip to the local museum or wineries.Those visiting Cranbrook can fine short-term parking along Gathorne Street, opposite the Cranbrook Hotel. Parking is for self-contained vehicles only, and sites are $5 per vehicle per night, permit obtainable from the Shire Office. A dump point and potable water can be found at Cranbrook Caravan Park. There is so much to do while visiting Cranbrook, and every season brings another festival. Local events include the Cranbrook Show held in March/April each year and the Cranbrook Golf Tour held in September/October. Whilst visiting, take a trip to Lake Poorarecup, an enormous freshwater lake with sandy beaches, which is located twenty minutes’ drive west of the town centre. It is a perfect location to enjoy many water activities such as boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council Office, 19 Gathorne St, Cranbrook WAPh: 08 9826 1008shire@cranbrook.wa.gov.auwww.cranbrook.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Climie St, Great Southern Hwy, Gordon St & Dunn StShort Term Parking           Gathorne St, opp Cranbrook Hotel, self-contained vehicles, $5pn, permit obtainable from the Shire Office, 48hrLong Term Parking            Lake Poorarecup for self-contained vehicles, 72hr, fees apply in peak periodsDump Point  Cranbrook Caravan ParkPotable Water          Cranbrook Caravan ParkHospital        Mt Barker Hospital, Langton Rd, Mount Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1422, 48kmDoctors Surgery     Provided each Thursday in the Town Hall, Gathorne St, appointments made through Plantagenet Medical, Ph: 08 9892 1000 ambulance available 24/7 in townPharmacy     Cranbrook Supermarket is an agent of Mt Barker Country Chemist, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018; 23 Lowood Rd, Mt Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1010, 48kmSupermarket            Cranbrook IGA, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9826 1752; Gateway General Store, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018

Aloomba Lavender Farm is located on the Mt Lindesay Road, approximately 4kms north of Liston and is set amongst picturesque cattle country of rolling hills and green pastures. The 12,000 established lavender plants are a pretty sight whether in flower or not. It presents a great opportunity for photos, particularly late November to early December when flowers are at their peak for harvesting.Aloomba Lavender Farm offers visitors short term parking for $15 per person per night for an unpowered site, and $20 per person per night for power. Here, guests will have access to the fire pit, and wood is provided. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities in the region from wineries to national parks, and the largest granite rock in Australia, Bald Rock. Guests can also discuss the workings of the lavender farm with Tere and Peter, relax with a coffee and browse the gift shop. Why not take a walk through the lavender field and let the aroma and tranquility of Aloomba Lavender Farm enfold you.Address: 5425 Mt Lindsay Rd, ListonPhone: 07 4686 1191Cost: $20 pppn power, $15 pppn unpowerParking: Fire pit and wood available, negotiable stay limit