RV Friendlies & Events

Fingal is a small town located in the north-east of Tasmania, on the Esk Highway. The Fingal valley offers travellers and residents alike an environment unique for its scenery and colonial history. The town has a number of historically significant buildings, particularly in the town’s main street, Talbot Street. The Holder Brothers Store dates from 1859 and nearby is the old Tasmania Hotel, constructed, in part, from the stones that were originally used to build the prison barracks in the 1840s.Those visiting Fingal can find short-term parking at Fingal Recreation Ground, located in Percy Street. A dump point and potable water are also available here. Fingal is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers, so be sure to immerse yourself in the history. Visit convict cells, the convict probation station, or take a stroll through The Old Tasmanian Hotel Community Centre. To the north you will also find the Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve and the Evercreech Forest Reserve. Tourist/Visitor Centre       St Helens VIC 61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking       Talbot St, FingalShort Term Parking           Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalDump Point  Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalPotable Water          Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalHospital        Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary’s (approx 15km E of Fingal), ph: 03 6372 2111Supermarket            St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844

Tammin Hotel is located in South Tammin, which is situated in the central agricultural region of Western Australia, approximately 184 kilometres east of Perth and midway between the towns of Cunderdin and Kellerberrin.For a taste of country hospitality, Tammin Hotel is the perfect destination to park for a night or few. The Hotel offers self-contained vehicles parking for up to 96 hours free of charge with access to bins, toilets and water. Access to showers is also available for a small gold coin donation. Located in the heart of The Central Wheatbelt, visitors can make the most of their time in Tammin by visiting one of the many nearby self-driving trails taking in many of the natural attractions including wildflowers in season, granite crops, and nature reserves. There are also many walking trails within the region allowing for the opportunity to explore more of the local flora and fauna.Cost: Nil charge but gold coin for use of showersParking: 96hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toilets, waterOpening Hours: 9am-12midnight. Lunch and dinners from 11am

Kerang is a rural town located 25km inland from the Murray River, just south of the New South Wales border, between the historic Murray River border town of Swan Hill and the agricultural community of Cohuna. Kerang's symbol is a flying ibis. The area around Kerang is dotted with lagoons and lakes and is believed to have the most populous ibis rookeries in the world, with an estimated 200,000 ibis using the area for breeding each year, along with many other waterbirds.Those visiting Kerang can find short-term parking at Kerang Turf Club, located on Park Rd. There is no fee to stay here, however, vehicles must be self-contained. Pets are permitted on leads, and mobile coverage is available. The dump point and potable water are both to be found at Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd.Kerang is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. There are a number of specialty shops within town, as well as two supermarkets and a variety of eateries. Kerang's Visitor Information Centre can be found at the Lester Smith Lookout Tower, located at the corner of Wellington Street and Shadforth Street. The tower was built in 1883 as a water storage and offers panoramic views of the area from the viewing area at the top.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Sir John Gorton Library & Information CentreCnr Murray Valley Hwy & Shadforth St, KerangPh: 03 5452 1546library@gls.vic.gov.auwww.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       Atkinson Park & Kerang Memorial Hall/RSL rest area on Murray Valley Hwy, KerangShort Term Parking           Kerang Turf Club, Park Rd 72hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, waterDump Point  Kerang Saleyards, Markets RdLat: -35.7372Long: 143.9277Potable Water          Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd and at the Turf Club, Park RdHospital        13 Burgoyne St, Kerang Ph: 03 5450 9200Doctors Surgery     34 Fitzroy St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1366; Unit 13/47 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1288Dentist           42 Wellington St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 2204Pharmacy     30 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1010Supermarket            IGA, 60 Victoria St Kerang; Woolworths, 12-18 Nolan St Kerang