RV Friendlies & Events

Just 108 km south of Perth at the foot of the Darling Scarp, Waroona is a relaxed, RV-friendly base that makes it easy to restock, recharge and explore from sea to scarp—water to wilderness. Signed, shaded long-vehicle bays are a short stroll from country shops and the train station, and you’ll find RV essentials on hand, including a free dump point and potable water at the Waroona Town Oval, plus convenient 48-hour RV sites at Railside RV on Fouracre Street and the Town Oval hard-stand. Many travellers call in on their way to the South West and end up staying longer. Discover small-town hospitality at Railside Park and in local stores and the Waroona Visitor Centre, then venture further afield across a shire that stretches from coastal Preston Beach to Yalgorup National Park and the world-famous Lake Clifton thrombolites. Adventure comes easy here: launch a kayak or throw in a line at Drakesbrook Weir, cast from the shore at Preston Beach, paddle and fish at Lake Navarino (Waroona Dam), wander forest trails under towering trees, tee off for a relaxed round of golf at Preston Beach, and time your visit for wildflowers and black cockatoos overhead. After a day outside, settle into country pubs, bakeries and cafés for hearty classics and local produce; weekend markets and seasonal menus showcase the district’s farm-fresh flavour. Stay your way with holiday parks and cabins around Lake Navarino, in-town hotel and motel options, B&Bs and cosy cottages across the shire. For maps, RV site details, what’s on, and more ways to discover, adventure, eat and stay, head to VisitWaroona.com.au and start planning your getaway.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Waroona Visitor Centre & Gallery37 South Western HwyWaroona, WA 6215P: 08 9733 1506E: tourism@waroona.wa.gov.au www.visitwaroona.com.auCasual Parking       Fouracre St, WaroonaShort Term Parking           Waroona Showgrounds, alongside SW Highway, nil charge, 48 stay maximumRailside RV Stop - Fouracre St (opposite Railside Park)Dump Point  Waroona Town Oval, off Millar StRailside RV Stop - Fouracre St (opposite Railside Park)Potable Water          Waroona Town Oval, off Millar StHospital        Mandurah (35min drive)Harvey (20min drive)Doctors Surgery     Harvey Medical Group, 22 Fouracre St Waroona, 08 9733 3007Pharmacy     Waroona Chemmart Pharmacy, 22 Fouracre St, Waroona, 08 9733 1315Supermarket            Waroona Supa IGA, Fouracre St, Waroona, 08 9733 1233

Condobolin is the largest centre in the heart of New South Wales and is home to around 3,500 people. Affectionately known as Condo, the town lies on the bank of the Lachlan River, an hour from Parkes, Forbes, West Wyalong and Lake Cargelligo. Condobolin was gazetted in 1859 but for over 20 years prior it was essentially a stopover and river-crossing for drovers moving stock from the north and west of New South Wales to Victoria. Since the early settlers, the Condobolin district has been a prime cropping, and sheep and beef producing area. But, when a major copper discovery was made north at Melrose in 1885, the town greatly benefited from the subsequent traffic. Gold was also found north-west at Overflow Station, immortalised in Banjo Paterson’s poem Clancy of the Overflow in 1896 and a major copper and gold mine was eventually put into operation at Condobolin from 1898 until around 1910.Riverview Caravan Park, offers those staying in self-contained vehicles, unpowered sites for $20 per van per night, which includes the use of all park facilities. An additional short stay, free of charge, is located at Gum Bend Lake Condobolin, 6km from town.Condobolin continues to be a busy country town, with small industrial services and businesses, excellent medical services, a modern hospital and retirement village, banking services along with a variety of sporting and recreation facilities, and the life blood of the town, the Lachlan River with all its natural beauty, fishing and wildlife. Enjoy the view of Condobolin at Reservoir Hill Lookout at the eastern end of Brady Street or visit Mt Tilga, eight kilometres north of Condobolin on Cobar Road, where you can park your vehicle and take in the great views while stretching your legs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Condobolin VIC, 18 William St, Condobolin NSWPh: 02 6895 3301web.wpd@qualitel.com.auwww.condobolin.nsw.auCasual Parking       Lachlan StShort Term Parking           Riverview Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles, Unpwr $21 pvpn; includes use of all park facilities. Also, short stay free at Gum Bend Lake Condobolin, 6km from town. (14 day time limit applies)Long Term Parking            Gum Bend Lake, (72hr)  (14 day time limit applies)Dump Point  Riverview Caravan Park and 216 Bathurst RdPotable Water          Riverview Caravan Park and Gum Bend LakeHospital        Madline St, Ph: 02 6890 1500Doctors Surgery     Melrose Medical Centre, 3 Melrose St, Ph: 02 6895 2411; Whiley St Medical Centre, 3 Whiley St, Ph: 02 6895 4211; Condobolin Health Centre, Madline St, Ph: 02 6890 1500; Condobolin Aboriginal Health Service, 99 Bathurst St, Ph: 02 6895 4311Dentist           130 Bathurst St, Ph: 02 6895 2091Pharmacy     Shortis & Timmins Pharmacy, 75 Bathurst St, Ph: 02 6895 2477Supermarket            IGA, 60 Bathurst St, Ph: 02 6895 2055; Foodworks, 24 Denison St, Ph: 02 6895 2236

Peterborough (or Petersburg as it was known until 1918) is a historic railway town on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges, 253km north of Adelaide. The town’s greatest claim to fame is that it is one of only two places in Australia where three railway gauges meet (the other is Gladstone). This was the result of different state governments being unable (or unwilling) to agree on a standard railway gauge. Peterborough developed relatively late in the history of South Australia, but by 1880 the Petersburg Hotel and the local post office had been erected and the following year the rail link from Adelaide was completed. The change of the town's name occurred during WW1 when anti-German sentiment was so strong that the Nomenclature Act insisted that all German-sounding names be changed.Visitors to Peterborough can find casual parking, as well as potable water and a dump point along Don Ferguson Drive, and short-term parking can be found at Peterborough Rest Area East, Wilmington-Ucolta Rd. There is no fee to stay here. Bins are available and pets on a lead are permitted. While in town, take a stroll through the ten acre Dragons Rest Habitat Garden and keep an eye out for the large diversity of plants and animals. Other features include scrap metal creatures, ponds, a kitchen garden and topiary. Take in a full panoramic view of Peterborough and its surroundings from the observation deck in Greg Duggan Nature Reserve, which also offers easily-accessible walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSteamtown Visitor Information Centre2 Telford AvePh: 08 8651 3355www.visitpeterboroughsa.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Don Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StShort & Long Term ParkingPeterborough Rest Area EastWilmington-Ucolta RdNil charge, pets on lead, bins.Peterborough RV Park, Telford AveNil charge, 120hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead welcome.Dump PointDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StLat: -32.97386, Long: 138.83272Potable WaterDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main St near dump point and Rotary Park, Main StHospital23 Hurlstone St, Ph: 8 8651 0400Doctors SurgeryHospital precinct, Ph: 08 8651 2406Pharmacy211 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2688SupermarketFoodland 171 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2506