RV Friendlies & Events

Cobden is a small town of approximately 1,800 people conveniently located between the Great Ocean Road and the Volcanic Lakes and Plains tourism regions. Cobden is a well-laid out town with wide streets and a central shopping strip. The town, which was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s, has all the facilities required for travellers looking to stock up on supplies. RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Cobden Free Camp on Bond Street. Parking is available up to 72 hours at no cost and is only available to those who are travelling in self-contained vehicles. The town’s dump point is available for use at the rear of the BP Roadhouse, with potable water accessible at Apex Park on Shenfield Street. Cobden’s stunning lake precinct has a golf course, bowling club and recreation reserves for sports. It’s not too far from popular fishing lakes (Purrumbete and Elingamite), if you’re keen to try and catch a fish or two. There’s plenty to keep visitors occupied since the former site of Cobden Racecourse was redeveloped and now houses a recreation precinct that consists of the Miniature Railway, Pioneer Park, Aerodrome, Restoration Group, G-Kart Track and Mini Golf Course.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Cobden Visitor Information Centre17 Curdie St, CobdenPh: 0456 150 899Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Lake Cobden (Shenfield St)Adams St, beside McQuinn’s PlumbingShort Term Parking    Cobden Free Camp, Bond StNil charge, 72hrs max stay, pets on lead, self-contained onlyDump Point    Rear of BP Roadhouse, 1234 Cobden-Camperdown RdPotable Water    Apex Park, Shenfield StHospital    9 Robinson St, Camperdown Ph: 03 5593 7300Doctors Surgery    5 Victoria St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 3011Pharmacy    43 Curdie St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 1057Supermarket    24 Curdie St, Cobden

Yowah is a small, outback opal mining town 938kms west of Brisbane and 132kms west of Cunnamulla. The town is known for the ‘Yowah Nut’, a type of opal distinctive to the area. The population of the town fluctuates between 60 to 250 people, depending on the season. Those visiting Yowah will find casual parking at the corner of Bluebonnet Blvd and Harlequin Drive. Short-term and long-term parking is available at the Yowah Rest Area in Matrix Drive, off Gemwood Street where a donation is welcomed. The dump point and potable water is also situated at the rest area. Yowah may be small but has all the amenities for the recreational vehicle traveller. The Yowah Rural Transaction Centre has the library, café, internet and of course all the visitor information you require. While in town, try a bit of opal mining at the designated area for recreational fossicking (license required), with hand tools only.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Yowah Rural Transaction Centre 20 Harlequin Dr Casual Parking       Cnr Bluebonnet Blvd & Harlequin DrShort & Long Term Parking        Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood St Neg hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, water. Donation welcomed.Dump Point  Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood St Lat: -27.9669 Long: 144.6330Potable Water          Yowah Rest Area, Matrix Dr off Gemwood StHospital        Royal Flying Doctor Service 1300 697 337Doctors Surgery     Nearest doctor is in CunnamullaPharmacy     Scripts available Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Charleville & delivered via mailman.Supermarket            Artesian Water Caravan Park & General Store, 1 Bonnet Blvd 07 4655 4953

Hallett Recreation Area is located in Hallett, a small town in the mid-north region of South Australia, and is situated on the Barrier Highway, approximately 38 kilometres south-east of Jamestown and 34 kilometres north of Burra.Visitors can find the recreation area one kilometre from the Highway and main tourist route for Flinders, Broken Hill and Adelaide. Here, sites are available at a cost of $15 per vehicle per night. A 48 hour time limit applies. Call caretaker on 0413 679 883.Hallett Recreation Reserve is a popular option for many visitors while exploring the scenic hillside of the mid-north region of South Australia. This picturesque and tranquil area is ideal for a relaxing getaway, and nearby are enjoyable walking and bicycle trails that weave through the stunning region.Contact: Hallett Mini Mart, Barrier Hwy, HallettPhone: 0413 679 883Parking: West Terrace, through Memorial Gates to far side of oval behind Grandstand, 48hrs, $15pvpn. All bookings are to be made with the caretaker on 0413 679 883 (will also provide facility keys).