RV Friendlies & Events

Dongara is situated on the Irwin River approximately 350km north-west of Perth on the Brand Highway. It is the first town after leaving Perth at the end of the Indian Ocean Drive along Western Australia’s iconic Coral Coast region. Dongara’s twin town of Port Denison lies on the opposite side of the Irwin River and is the home to a successful rock lobster fishing fleet.A charming coastal town Dongara offers beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and lookouts for viewing the estuary, flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy scenic nature by kayaking through the river or bird watching in the hut along the river.Stretch your legs by choosing one of the five Thungarra Trails or the Dongara Heritage Walk. One of the trails will guide you around the tranquil river where it is protected from the wind and shows off the fantastic bird life especially around the estuary. Flyers can be obtained from the visitors’ centre. You can also try your hand at fishing. Great fishing spots are on the jetty near the Big 4 Caravan Park or further down on the groin near the Obelisk, South Beach or near Seaspray Caravan Park. Whiting and Tailor are the main fish you may catch from the shore. No luck catching your own, raw local seafood is available for purchase from Seaz Denison Seafood or buy some fish and chips from the local fish and chip shop in Dongara or from the Port Store in Port Denison.Tour the multi award winning Illegal Tender Rum Distillery Co, sample their premium spirits and enjoy a behind the scenes, in depth and sensory experience in the world of rum making. Their Sister Distillery, StableViews Distillery, are the only locally made Gin distillery along the Coral Coast. Made with Australian Botanical’s this create the dry “Australian” gin. Head to their website for opening hours, contact details and more: https://illegaltenderrumco.com/  https://stableviewsdistillery.com.au/Dongara Town Oval offers 24-hour parking for self-contained travellers at a charge of $10 per vehicle. There is a free dump point available on-site and potable water is located nearby at the Port Denison Foreshore, opposite the Point Leander Drive & George Street intersection.The town has plenty of services to stock up on for your travels and make sure you visit the Dongara Port Denison Visitor Centre to score yourself some local souvenirs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dongara-Port Denison Visitor Centre, 11-13 Waldeck St, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1404Casual Parking       Dongara Town Oval, Cnr Waldeck & Walton St. There are also a few parks at the front of the VIC and in Moreton Tce along the yellow buildingShort Term Parking           Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St, 24hr, $10pvpn.Dump Point  Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St. Note: this is not the same spot on the oval as the short-term parkingPotable Water          Free potable water is available on Point Leander Drive in Port Denison at the George Street intersection.Hospital        Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service, 48 Blenheim Rd, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 0200Doctors Surgery     Dongara Medical Centre, 290 Point Leander Dr, Ph: 08 9927 2907Dentist           Dongara Dental Clinic, 48 Blenheim Rd, Ph: 08 9921 4795Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, Shop 9, 33 Moreton Tce, Ph: 08 9927 1132Supermarket            IGA plus liquor, 25 Moreton Tce, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1021, Riverbend Foodworks, 242 Point Leander Dr Port Denison Ph: 08 9927 1226

Murrabit is small rural community located on the Murray River, approximately 305 kilometres north of Melbourne. Citrus growing, along with dairy, beef and sheep farming, are the main industries within the region.RV travellers are well catered for at the Murrabit Recreational Reserve Camp Ground, on Browning Avenue. Sites are available for $20 per vehicle per night, and lengths of stays are negotiable. Excellent facilities are available including showers, toilets, bins, and barbecues. A dump point and potable water are also conveniently located within the grounds.The proud community hosts the ‘Murrabit Country Market’ on the first Saturday of each month, reputed to be the largest and longest running market in regional Victoria. Other local attractions include the railway heritage signed walking track, and nearby Campbell’s Island, a worthwhile day trip.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Murrabit General Store9 Gonn Ave, Murrabit VICP: 03 5457 2204www.murrabit.com.auCasual Parking       Gonn Ave, in front of the Lions Park & Heritage CentreShort & Long Term Parking           Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning Ave, (unlimited stay), pets on lead, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, pwr, BBQ, water, $20pvpnDump Point  Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning AvePotable Water          Murrabit Recreation Reserve Camp Ground, Browning AveHospital        13 Burgoyne St, Kerang, (approx 26km), ph 03 5450 9200Doctors Surgery     34 Fitzroy St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1366Dentist           42 Wellington St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1867Pharmacy     30 Victoria St, Kerang, (approx 27km), ph 03 5452 1010Supermarket            General Store, 9 Gonn Ave, Murrabit, ph 03 5457 2204

Cummins is a small town on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 67km north of Port Lincoln. The town was named after William Patrick Cummins, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1896 to 1907. The major industries in the town are sheep and grain growing and there is a narrow gauge railway line to the deep-water port at Port Lincoln for exporting grain. In the past, Cummins has been known as the host of major community events including World Championship Kalamazoo Races, Wildeloo Music Festival and the Cummins Airshow.Those visiting the area can find short and long-term parking at Cummins Caravan and Cabin Park. Parking is available for a cost of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, which includes water and use of laundry facilities. A dump point and potable water are also available on-site. While in town be sure to stop at the visitor information outlet where you can obtain information for an easy walking tour of the town. Or, for those keen to drive on a true ‘bush’ route, follow the marked old bush school sites, taking you through vast expanses of crop, sheep and cattle country. Suitable for most vehicles, maps are available at the visitor information outlet. If you are looking for a day trip, you will be met with varied and picturesque scenery if you travel the half an hour drive to the east or west coast. Both regions are renowned for beautiful swimming and surf beaches, as well as magnificent fishing locations.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Five Loaves Bakery, 5 Bruce Terrace, CumminsPh: 08 8676 2438Casual Parking       Bruce TerraceShort Term Parking           Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe St, (Max 30 days), Ph: 08 8676 2011,Dump Point  Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StPotable Water          Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StHospital        19 - 21 Tumby Bay Rd, Ph: 08 8676 2101Pharmacy     Cummins Chemist, 56 Bruce Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2057Supermarket            Cummins IGA, 42-44 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2004