RV Friendlies & Events

Koondrook is a picturesque and historic town on the Murray River and is surrounded by the magnificent Redgum trees of the Gunbower State Forest. The town has wide, open, tree-lined streets along with an historic hotel, modern motel, general store and small shopping centre.RV travellers can make use of this town’s excellent facilities including the short-term parking at Koondrook Wetland Reserve. Sites are only available to people travelling in self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, and guests are expected to leave a donation for their stay. If you plan to stick around for a little longer, Gunbower State Forest offers parking too. Potable water is accessible at Koondrook Wetland Reserve, and travellers will find the town’s dump point located at 62 Penglase St.The Murray River is accessible via the architecturally awarded wharf, floating pontoon and boat ramp. This part of the Murray rewards anglers with the odd Murray Cod, golden perch, silverfish and catfish. And, if fishing is not your thing, you can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Redgum Statue River WalkTourist/Visitor Information Centre    Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Centre90 King St, Cohunawww.thegannawarra.com.au03 5456 2047Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Main St between Station & Maunder StreetsShort Term Parking    Koondrook Wetland Reserve, Cnr Penglase & View Sts72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, water, BBQ, pets on lead, donation requiredLong Term Parking    Gunbower State Forest, Kerang-Koondrood RdDrop toilets, unlimited stay, picnic tables, pets on lead.Dump Point    62 Penglase St, KoondrookLat: -35.63366 Long: 144.124331Potable Water    Koondrook Wetland Reserve, Cnr Penglase & View StsHospital    Nearest hospital in either Cohuna or KerangDoctors Surgery    Nearest doctor in either Cohuna or KerangDentist    Nearest dentist in either Cohuna or KerangPharmacy    Nearest pharmacy in either Cohuna or KerangSupermarket    Koondrook General Store, 87 Main St – Ph: 03 5453 2442

Bunya Red Farm is a beautiful 160 acre property in the South Burnett region growing capers and caperberries – South Burnett’s first! Queensland grown and produced!Experience our farm life, where it is peaceful and quiet, and at a much slower pace. Take time to breathe the fresh air, wander around the farm with Allan, or listen to his yarns, enjoy the great views to the Bunya Mountains, feed and pat the alpacas or check on the cows. In the evenings, enjoy the spectacular sunsets and clear night sky.You can stay one night, a week, or longer on one of the 10 cleared sites dotted around the farm.Stays are for those travelling in self-contained vehicles only. Pets on a lead permitted. If you would like to use camp kitchen fees will apply.$7.50 per person per night fee applies for all stays. 

Macarthur is a small, rural township, located 311 kilometres west of Melbourne. The town was named after General Edward Macarthur in 1857, however, prior to this, it was known as Eumeralla, an aboriginal term thought to mean ‘valley of plenty’. The town offers a small service centre, including a pub, post office, chemist, rural supply store and milk bar.Macarthur Recreation Reserve on Port Fairy-Hamilton Road allows parking for up to 72 hours. There is a $10.00 per vehicle per night charge for unpowered sites, and for those requiring power, a fee of $20 per vehicle per night applies. A dump point is located at the site, along with toilets and bbqs, as well as a limited water supply. Pets on a lead are permitted.Macarthur serves as a gateway to Mount Eccles National Park, the home of the long dormant volcano, Mount Eccles, also known as Budj Bim. Within its crater lies the tranquil Lake Surprise and a variety of walking trails, including the Natural Bridge and Lava Canal.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Mooney’s General StoreHigh St, MacarthurCasual Parking       High St, MacarthurShort & Long Term Parking           Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton Rd, (72hr), $20 pvpn pwr, $10.00 for unpwr, pets on lead, tlts, ltd water, BBQDump Point  Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdPotable Water          Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdHospital        Nearest Hospital is at Hamilton approx 35km NDoctors Surgery     11 Ardonachie St, Macarthur, ph 03 5568 0000Pharmacy     Keatings Macarthur Depot, Market St, ph 03 5576 1001Supermarket            Mooney’s General Store, High St, Macarthur