RV Friendlies & Events

Leonora is located 230 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the northern goldfields of Western Australia. The area is extremely arid with summer temperatures of 37°C. It has a small population of around 400 people, a third of who are of Aboriginal descent. The town has maintained much of its history with its wide main street and collection of historic buildings, some of which retain their original uses.Those visiting Leonora can find short-term parking at Gwalia Historical Museum, situated on Kane Street. Parking is strictly for self-contained vehicles only, and stays are limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Leonora Tourist Information Centre, located in Tower Street. While it maintains much of its original character, the shire has been revamped to create a clean and attractive central business district with modern services and facilities. Leonora is home to the ‘Golden Gift’ event, the richest mile running race in Australia. With a prize pool of $50,000, it attracts athletes from near and far. The event is held over the long weekend in June and is supported by horse racing and free public entertainment with bands, market stalls, and fireworks. Another popular attraction is the Gwalia Mine where visitors can get a real-life insight into the workings of an operational mine, with public viewing tours available.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lot 25, Tower St, Leonora WAPh: 08 9037 7016Email: library@lenora.wa.gov.auwww.leonora.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Tower St; Trump St between Gwalia St &Tower StShort Term Parking           Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr, strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking            Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr,   strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point  Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Potable Water          Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Hospital        Sadie Canning DrvDoctors Surgery     Dr Charl Du Plessis, Leonora Hospital, Sadie Canning Drv, Ph: 08 9037 6238Pharmacy     Shop 1/72 Tower St, Leonora, WA 6438, Ph: 08 9037 6820Supermarket            Leonora Stores, 75 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6002; Coles Express, Lot 121 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6011

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm

Wudinna is a small town of 600 people, located approximately 260km west of Port Augusta, SA. It is a wheatbelt town dominated by grain silos and was recently awarded 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year. Wudinna is especially appealing to travellers due to its proximity to the Gawlers Ranges National Park. RV travellers wishing to explore the region can base themselves at Wudinna RV Park, along Naylor Terrace. The cost to stay is $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $20 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The length of stay is negotiable and access to showers, toilets, bins, covered seating and water is included. A dump point is also accessible at the site.  There is plenty to see in Wudinna and the surrounding region including the granite sculpture which is located next to the Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Centre. The sculpture was designed and sculpted by Marijan Bekic as a symbolic representation of all Australian farmers. Visitors can also take a short drive to Mount Wudinna and Turtle Rock and Mount Wudinna Gawler Ranges National Park, or travel along the Mount Wudinna Touring Route to view interesting granite outcrops.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre       Wudinna & Districts Telecentre44 Eyre Hwy, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2969www.wudinnatelecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)      46 Ballantyne StShort & Long Term Parking       Wudinna RV ParkNaylor TerraceNegotiable stay limit, $10 unpowered, $20 powered, pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, waterDump Point Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceLat: -33.04736  Long: 135.46582Potable Water        Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceHospital       16-24 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2519Doctors Surgery    8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2005Dentist         8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2255Pharmacy    62 Ballantyne St, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2038Supermarket          49 Ballantyne StPh: 08 8680 2004