RV Friendlies & Events

The Nyroca Camp and Function Centre is situated in the town of Wangary, on the Eyre Peninsula, approximately 682 kilometres by road from Adelaide. Wangary is a small village first surveyed in 1871, and many historical buildings remain of this era, including the Old Lake Wangary Hotel, now operating as a general store. The Nyroca campground is a peaceful bush retreat, nine kilometres north of Wangary. Unpowered sites are available for $15 per vehicle night, or powered sites at $20 per vehicle per night. The use of showers and toilets are included, barbecue facilities are on site and pets are welcome on leads. The function centre can be hired, and is equipped with modern kitchen facilities – perfect for chapter get-togethers and special occasions. With the maximum stay negotiable, Nyroca makes an ideal base to explore the surrounding highlights such as the Marble Ranges, Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln. To the east of the town is Lake Wangary, one of the few fresh water lakes found on the peninsula. Cost: Unpower $15pvpn, Power $20pvpn August 2018. Parking: Negotiable time limit, pets on a lead permitted. 

The Pinnacle Family Hotel, famous for the ‘Pinnacle Pie,' is located in the picturesque Pioneer Valley, 64kms west of Mackay. You will instantly feel at home when you step inside the iconic family owned hotel. The new verandah is perfect to sit and enjoy the famous pie and a drink or two. Homemade pies are not the only item on the menu; there are crumb steaks and an extensive lunch and dinner menu as well. Self-contained vehicles are able to park at the hotel for 72 hours at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. Camping is permitted at the hotel. Pets on a lead are welcome. Cost: Self-contained vehicles $10pvpn. Parking: 72hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, water.Opening Hours: Full restaurant day and night

Taroom is a picturesque country town situated on the Dawson River. It lies halfway along the Leichhardt Highway, the most direct route to the Capricorn Coast from Goondiwindi. Taroom offers visitors many outdoor activities. There is a river walk from the caravan park, and Gilbert’s Lookout is a must for a wonderful vista of the town, river and surrounding countryside. Golf, lawn bowls, tennis, horse racing and polocrosse are offered throughout the year. The agricultural show is held on the first weekend in May, with rodeos and camp drafts also held throughout the year. Visitors enjoy fishing on the Dawson River and at Glebe Weir, a popular boating and camping spot where a fishing competition is held each Queen’s Birthday weekend. Several parks in the area provide the traveller with an array of wonderful experiences. The Lake Murphy Conservation Park has camping and a picnic ground, and the road in passes an area abundant with Livistona palms, which are unique to this area. Expedition National Park has the spectacular ‘cattle dip’ – a permanent waterhole in the gorge, steep sandstone cliffs 100 metres high, Aboriginal cultural sites and marked walking tracks. Isla Gorge National Park is renowned for its bushwalking and panoramic views.Visitors to Taroom can find short-term parking at the Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St. There is no fee to stay here, and parking is limited to 48 hours.  A dump point is located at Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey Street, and potable water is obtainable at the showground, located in Cranmer Street.So come, stay, and enjoy the history and natural treasures while experiencing the laid-back lifestyle, open roads and the bush.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Taroom District Development Assoc Inc, 10 Yaldwyn St, Taroom QLDPh: 07 4628 6113tourism@banana.qld.gov.au www.sandstonewonders.com Casual Parking       Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St; Dawson Street; Miller Street (Near Info Centre)Short Term Parking           Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St, (48hr), no feeLong Term Parking            Lake Murphy, Glebe Weir & Isla GorgeDump Point  Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey StPotable Water          Showground, Cranmer StHospital        Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9900Doctors Surgery     Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9942Pharmacy     Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3135Supermarket            IGA, Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3322; Foodworks, 40 Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4628 6360