RV Friendlies & Events

Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo.   The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Merriwa Visitor Information Centre34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSWPh: 02 6521 7046Casual Parking       Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow StShort Term Parking           Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities availableDump Point  29 Blaxland StPotable Water          29 Blaxland StHospital        McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000Doctors Surgery     Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointmentPharmacy     Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213Supermarket            Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315

Anderleigh Winery is positioned in the south east of Queensland, on top of Mount Anderleigh. The winery is made up of a 160,000 square metre area used to produce grapes.The winery offers self-contained RV parking for up to 24 hours at no charge. Pets are permitted to stay on-site, and access to toilets and water is available.24 hours gives visitors enough time to enjoy all the winery has to offer. With a multicultural restaurant and delicious wines, what more could you need during a stay? Anderleigh is only a short 30-minute drive from Gympie. While there is so much to do around the Gympie region, make sure you detour north for a pleasant stay at Anderleigh Winery. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, toilets, restricted water, covered seatingOpening Hours: Wed - Sun 11am - 9pm

Thargomindah is filled with wide tree lined streets and beautifully designed median strips. The town has plenty of historic buildings to admire including the old hospital, old gaol and more. Thargomindah is used largely for sheep and cattle grazing, with oil and gas exploration and mining in the Jackson Oil Field. Travellers visiting town can make the most of its excellent RV facilities. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles for a negotiated length of time at Bulloo Riverside Free Camp. There is no cost to stay at this site, and bins and barbecues are available for use. The town’s dump point and potable water is located at Thargomindah Roadhouse, on the corner of Frew and Stafford Streets. The shire holds some fantastic annual events including the Shearers Shindig, Music Muster, Thargomindah Motorbike Sports and Enduro and more! Visitors are encouraged to pass through during one of these events to really see what this small town is all about. When visiting Thargomindah, visitors can enjoy a scenic river walk by bicycle, Segway or foot. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Thargomindah Visitor Information Centre37 Dowling St, ThargomindahPh: 07 4621 8095www.explorebulloo.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Both sides of Dowling StShort & Long Term Parking        Bulloo Riverside Free campingCunnamulla RdSelf-contained vehicles only, nil charge, negotiable stay limit, bins, BBQ, pets welcome on lead.Dump Point  Stafford St, ThargomindahLat: -27.98978Long: 143.81962Potable Water          Thargomindah RoadhouseCnr Frew & Stafford StsHospital        Nearest hospital is at CunnamullaDoctors Surgery     88 Dowling St – Ph: 07 4655 3361Dentist           Nearest dentist is at CunnamullaPharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is at CunnamullaSupermarket            54 Dowling St – Ph: 07 4655 3232