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

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm

Junee is a charming rural town set between rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River and is approximately 437 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Junee Golf Club is home to one of the most stimulating and challenging 18 hole, 72 par golf courses.The golf club offers parking for self-contained RV travellers at a rate of $17 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site. CMCA Members will receive a $5 per night discount on rates. There is a maximum stay of 5 days, and access to toilets, restricted water and covered seating is available. Club facilities are only available during the club’s business hours, and if the club is unattended on your arrival, simply select a site in the striped areas and contact the club when it reopens. Visitors to the region may also enjoy a short trip to the city of Wagga Wagga. Known for its stunning parks and valued gardens, a tour through the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens will not disappoint. The 20 hectares of themed garden beds, complete with a mini zoo and free-flight aviary, makes for a fun day trip.Address: 2 Golf Ave, JuneePhone: 02 6924 3371Cost: Unpowered $16pvpn, powered $30pvpn (CMCA members receive a 20% discount on the powered site rate)Parking: 5 day maximum stay, toilets, restricted water, covered seating, pets on lead, powerOpening Hours: Please note, meals are currently unavailable (Oct 19)