RV Friendlies & Events

Black Cockatoo Bush Camp is located in Naracoorte, South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.  Naracoorte is a wonderful area to spend some time as it is within close proximity of Coonawarra wineries and the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.Black Cockatoo Bush Camp offers self-contained vehicles parking at $10 per person per night and $30 per night for a family. The duration of stay will be negotiable, and bins, toilets, hot showers, water and dump point are accessible.  The Bush Camp is an ideal location to experience bush walking, bird watching and to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna in the area. Don’t forget to test your four-wheel driving skills on their new 4x4 driving course or just relax, and take in the beautiful scenery.Cost: $10pppn and $30 per night for a familyOpening Hours: Bookings required

Bajool Country Hotel is a friendly pub in a small town within the Rockhampton Region of Queensland. Situated on the Bruce Highway, approximately 583 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, visitors can use this as a base while exploring nearby attractions such as Mount Archer National Park and the Capricorn Caves. Gladstone and Rockhampton are both within an hours’ drive also.The owners of Bajool Hotel welcome self-contained RV travellers to stop in for a few days and enjoy their country hospitality. Guests can stay free of charge , with showers, toilets, and bins available. Pets are permitted on leads.The hotel sells counter meals daily, and has a good range of beer and wine available for purchase. Live music, raffles and other regular activities entertain grey nomads and locals alike; visitors are sure to enjoy the relaxed and fun atmosphere of the Bajool Country Hotel.Cost: A security deposit will be required before entering and will be returned within business hours if applicableParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, pets on lead, binsOpening Hours: Hotel – 3pm till late, Monday - Saturday. counter meals avail 6pm – 8.30pm. Lunch menu also available

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