RV Friendlies & Events

Birchip is located approximately 312 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Birchip is home of the Mallee Bull, and is best known as the gateway to the Mallee. A statue of ‘Big Red,’ the legendary Mallee Bull is even located in the middle of the main street of Birchip, dividing the road.Taylor Park provides parking for RV travellers at nil charge, and has toilets, shelter, bins, potable water and BBQs. A dump point can be found at the Birchip Community Leisure Centre, on the corner of Johnson and Morrison Streets.Birchip has a history museum where the history of the town is on display, including the wild dog fence, pioneer memorabilia and photographs, and the story of the famous stump jump plough that opened up much of Australia to cereal growing. Birchip is only eight kilometres from Tchum Lake, where you can spend time fishing, enjoying water sports, taking nature walks or simply relaxing on the lawns at the foreshore of the lake.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council OfficeCnr Cumming Ave & Rundle St, Birchip VICPh: 1300 520 520www.birchip.vic.au Casual Parking       Morrison St, around the cnr of the Post Office, normal street parking limits applyShort Term Parking           Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of Birchip, tlts, shelter, bins, water, BBQ, nil chargeDump Point  Birchip Community Leisure Centre, cnr Johnson St & Morrison St, Birchip VICPotable Water          Taylor Park, Sunraysia Hwy South of BirchipHospital        24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7100Doctors Surgery     24 Duncan St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5477 7105Pharmacy     Birchip Pharmacy, 51 Cumming Ave, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2420SupermarketIGA, 61 Cumming St, Birchip VIC, Ph: 03 5492 2688

Leeton is located within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) of south-west NSW. It is 130 kilometres from Wagga Wagga and only 30 kilometres from Griffith, Narrandera, the Newell Highway, Kidman Way and the Sturt Highway. As the first town planned for the MIA, Leeton was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and has blossomed with Australia’s agricultural fortunes, clearly evident in the art deco features that give character to the main streets. There are 21 buildings listed with the Art Deco Society of NSW, including the landmark Roxy Theatre, which has been screening movies since 1930. Make your first port of call in town the Visitor Information Centre, a beautifully restored building set in a `heritage' garden. Photographs show the pioneering days and there’s extensive information on the area. For those interested in agricultural history, the Leeton SunRice Centre has comprehensive photographic and product displays on the Australian rice industry. The Riverina’s mild winters and sunny summers are perfect for outdoors activities. There are 102 hectares of public parks and reserves within the Leeton Shire, including river red gum forests along the Murrumbidgee River and the Ramsar-listed Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands – renowned among birdwatchers for hosting migratory birds from the northern hemisphere during warmer months of the year. If the weather turns bad there is also a variety of restaurants, clubs, pubs and cafes, ensuring there’s always something to do in and around Leeton.Those visiting Leeton can find short-term parking at Leeton Showground, Racecourse Rd. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, and you are welcome to stay for up to 48 hours. Please note, vehicles must be fully self-contained, however, a dump point and potable water is available here.Leeton is a lovely town to visit, especially for RV travellers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreLeeton VIC, 10 Yanco Ave, Leeton NSWPh: 02 6953 6481enquiries@leetontourism.com.auwww.leetontourism.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Sycamore St car park; Mountford Park; Leeton Visitors Information CentreShort Term ParkingLeeton Showground, Racecourse Rd, $10.00 pn, non pwr, (48hr), self-contained vehiclesLong Term ParkingGogeldrie Weir, Leeton CP and the Oasis CPDump PointLeeton Showgrounds, Racecourse RdPotable WaterLeeton Showgrounds, Racecourse RdHospitalCnr Wade & Palm Ave, Ph: 02 6953 1111Doctors Surgery30 Kurrajong Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2733; 81 Kurrajong Ave, Ph: 02 6953 4333; 11 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2699Dentist20 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 8080; 34/36 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2844PharmacyLeeton Pharmacy, 113 Pine Ave, Ph: 02 6953 3602; Wade's Pharmacy, 76 Pine Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2453SupermarketFranklins, 1 Acacia Ave, Ph: 02 6953 8924; Woolworths, cnr Palm St & Wamoon Ave, Ph: 02 6953 7311; Golden Apple Superstore, Yanco Rd, Ph: 02 6953 2000; Leeton Tourist Supermarket, 11 Bohenah Rd, Ph: 02 6953 4005

Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447