RV Friendlies & Events

Waikerie, located in the Riverland region of South Australia, is surrounded by more than a million fruit trees, making it the centre of the citrus and fruit industry in South Australia. With the Sturt Highway passing through the south of the town, Waikerie makes for a great place to stop in for a visit on your next trip.For those wanting to stay in town for a night or two, parking is available at Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, along Holder Bottom Road. At no cost, parking only accommodates those with self-contained vehicles, and a maximum stay of seven days applies. Pets on leads are also permitted on-site.Waikerie’s convenient location means it is only a short drive to neighbouring towns making it the perfect base to explore the Riverland region. Nestled on the river, activities such as fishing, boating, and thrilling water sports, are a popular attraction for most people. Whilst in the region, indulge in some of their delicious local wines, and with plenty of eateries, your taste buds will certainly be tempted.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWaikerie District Visitor Information Centre1a Strangman Rd, WaikeriePh: 08 8541 0708requests@waikerie.comwww.waikerie.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Civic Ave, WaikerieShort & Long Term ParkingHolder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, Holder Bottom Rd WaikerieSelf-contained vehicles only, 7day maximum stay, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointCivic Ave, WaikerieLat: -34.18207; Long: 139.98834Potable WaterCivic Ave, WaikerieSeparate tap near the dump pointHospital1 Lawrie Tce, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 0555Doctors Surgery2 Strangman Rd, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3500Dentist5 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3166Pharmacy19 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 2366SupermarketWoolworths, 1 White St and Foodland, 4 McCoy St Waikerie

Please note, parking available from 1st Oct - 31st May only (for parking availability in winter, please call first).Old Mac’s Caravan and Motorhome Farm Stay is in a picturesque setting within five kilometres of the Launceston CBD. This is the ideal location for anyone exploring Launceston, with Old Mac’s Farm Stay offering unpowered sites for $20 per vehicle night - Additional charges apply for use of water. Old Mac's Caravan Park is a 44-hectare site that includes a scenic lake to fish from, and can accommodate up to 50 vehicles on site at any one time.The fishery features a large number of rainbow trout to tempt keen fisherman or even the beginner. Fly-fishing lessons are available by appointment. You can also paddleboat, hire a canoe, have a barbecue and use the picnic facilities, or pick some strawberries. The farm and fishery have full disability access, and horse trail rides and riding lessons are available by appointment.Old Mac’s Farm Stay is the perfect place to stay and relax for a while.Cost: Unpowered $20pvpn, fees payable to caretaker. Power extra fee. Please book online at https://www.oldmacsfarm.com/ for power. A call out fee of $30 applies if arriving after 8.30pm.Parking: Available up to 50 vehicles, grey water may be released along garden beds or grass areas off the camping sites. Check out 10am.  Dump point available.Opening Hours: 1st Oct - 31st May (for parking availability in winter, please call first)

Winton, located on the Matilda Highway between Longreach and Cloncurry, is a friendly outback town with a lot to offer the RV traveller. When in town, be sure to visit the Winton Visitor Information Centre, as it offers current local knowledge and has all the brochures you will need to explore the region and discover its history. Winton is often referred to as the ‘Dinosaur Capital of Australia’, where you can see dinosaur fossils and the only dinosaur stampede on the planet. The Australian Age of Dinosaurs; located 24 kilometres south-east of Winton, houses the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world and the largest preparation facility in the southern hemisphere. The Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park; located 110 kilometres south-west of Winton, has the only recorded dinosaur stampede on the planet with 3,300 stampeding dinosaur tracks, it is Australia’s first national monument to a natural heritage site. Another exciting thing to do in the area is opal mining.Those visiting Winton can find short-term parking at the rear of North Gregory Hotel. Sites are $15 per vehicle per night and parking is limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Riley Street, dump point (opposite rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre site).Winton is an outback town full of interesting attractions, and as the day fades away there is nothing as beautiful as the sunset that graces the sky.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Winton Visitor Information Centre73 Elderslie St, Winton QLDPh: 1300 665 115vic@matildacentre.com.auwww.experiencewinton.com.auCasual Parking       Riley St, opp rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre siteShort Term Parking           Rear of North Gregory Hotel, (72hr), $15 per nightLong Term Parking            Long Waterhole & North Gregory HotelDump Point  Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkPotable Water          Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkHospital        Blomfield St, Ph: 07 4657 2700Dentist           34 Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1263Pharmacy     73 Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1340Supermarket            5 Star, 37 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1254; Parkers 4 Square, 79 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1177; Shoprite, cnr Manuka St & Dagworth St, Ph: 07 4657 1244; Orlando Orchards, Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1398; Winton Butchers, Crn Oondooroo & Cork St, Ph: 07 4657 1351; Balamara Bakery, 76A Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1242