RV Friendlies & Events

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

Townsville is located halfway between Cape York and Brisbane and lies on the shore of Cleveland Bay. Townsville is a paradise for travellers who desire all the amenities of a big city, but also enjoy a relaxed, friendly lifestyle, tropical weather and easy access around the city. Townsville is surrounded by a diversity of environments, with over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline to explore, as well as the Great Barrier Reef, the Mount Spec National Park rainforest and the rugged bushland of Hervey’s Range.Those visiting Townsville have ample short-term parking options, including , Bluewater Park, Balgal Beach and Toomulla, all of which allow parking for up to 48 hours. Several dump points are located within town and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations.A must see is Riverway, a recreational precinct stretching along 11km of magnificent Ross River frontage that offers walking and bike paths, swimming lagoons, an art gallery, sports stadium and a theatre. Spend time outdoors at the freedom camping areas north of the city and be sure to visit the annual CMCA Dam Fine rally, which is held in the first week of July. CMCA members who attend are invited to stay and use the facilities at Dam Park for the week immediately after, coinciding with the highly anticipated Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreFlinders Square, Flinders St Townsville CityPh: 07 4721 3660 or 1800 801 902www.townsvilleholidays.infoCasual Parking (near retail centre)Dean St car park in the CBD & Thuringowa DrShort ParkingBluewater Park (48hr); Toomulla (48hr); Tooth St, Balgal Beach (48hr); please note that no parking is allowed in Justin St, Balgal BeachDump PointRoss Dam, Kelso; Bluewater; Bushy Parker Park in Rollingstone; Balgal at Tooth St; Bohle’s Little Acre Service Stn, 900 Ingham Rd, Bohle; Black River Stadium, 700 Black River RdPotable WaterDam Park, Kelso; Saunders; Bluewater; Balgal; Bushy Parker Park in RollingstoneHospitalTownsville General, 100 Angus Smith Drv, Douglas, Ph: 07 4796 1111; Mater Hospital, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, Ph: 07 4727 4444Doctors SurgeryAitkenvale Family Health Centre, 295 Ross River Rd; Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 6060; The Doctors, Warburton St, Belgian Gardens, Ph: 07 4781 1111DentistCasey Dentists, 199 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 3324; 1300Smiles, Ground Floor 105 Denham St, Townsville, Ph: 07 4721 1238PharmacyChemist warehouse, 2/21 Stokes St, Ph: 07 4771 2348SupermarketFoodworks, 4 Highrange Dr Thuringowa Central, Ph: 07 4723 8366, Woolworths Sturt St, Ph: 07 4772 6677, 24 Henry St, Ph: 07 4722 4000, 249 Fulham Rd, Ph: 07 4779 2795

Welcome to the Armatree HotelA fabulous family friendly hotel, built in 1929. Restored by its current owners, Ash & Lib Walker.We offer a diverse range of services from an ice cold beer, accommodation, to a multipurpose function and meeting room.Our large lawn area provides a beautiful setting for social, fundraising and corporate functions, from 21st birthdays through to meetings and weddings.The Armatree Hotel has eight newly renovated bedrooms of various configurations that can sleep a total of twenty visitors.Function and accommodation packages are also available on request.We have beautiful lawn area beside the hotel with access to the hotel bathroom facilities, including a shower.Please contact the hotel for more information.