RV Friendlies & Events

Birdsville is situated between the sands of the Simpson Desert and the gibber plains of Sturt’s Stony Desert. The town is home to the famous Birdsville Hotel and the Birdsville Races, which bring thousands of people to town in September each year. Previously known as Diamantina Crossing, Birdsville was renamed due to the diverse birdlife of the area. In town you can visit the Australian Inland Mission Hospital, the Birdsville Working Museum and the two art galleries. Near town, the attractions include the Simpson Desert, ‘Big Red’- the tallest sand dune of the Simpson, the old Diamantina Crossing and a Burke and Wills campsite. The Simpson Desert National Park is home to many mammals and reptiles and over 180 bird species. After a day’s sightseeing, take a picnic and go swimming at Pelican Point, the billabong near town.Those visiting Birdsville can find short and long term parking at Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).The Birdsville of today is a modern community offering travellers a general store, bakery, restaurants, medical clinic, auto services and a police station.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wirrari Visitors Centre, Billabong Boulevard, Birdsville QLDPh: 07 4656 3300visitors@diamantina.qld.gov.auwww.diamantina.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Both sides of Adelaide Street as well as the large vacant block in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre bounded by Burt and Adelaide StreetsShort & Long Term Parking        Diamantina River Reserve (Diamantina Development Road).Dump Point  Adelaide St, (W side of town)Diamantina Development Rd, (route to race course)Potable Water          Numerous taps located in front of the Wirrarri Visitor Centre (bounded by Burt and Adelaide Streets) and at the Birdsville Roadhouse (Frew Street) and the Mobil Service Station (Adelaide Street)Hospital        Cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Doctors Surgery     Located at hospital, cnr Adelaide St & Vaughan St, Ph: 07 4656 3245Dentist           Visits every six monthsSupermarket            Birdsville Roadhouse, cnr Frew St & Florence St, Ph: 07 4656 3226

Boggabri is located on the banks of the Namoi River, west of Narrabri, on the Kamilaroi Highway. There is an interesting mix of architecture in town, which can be explored with a walk along the Boggabri Heritage Trail. There is an annual event in town known as Drovers Campfire, which is held at the end of April.Short and long term parking is available at Boggabri South Rest Area and Boggabri Showground, whilst a dump point and potable water are both located at Jubilee Park, Hull Street. There is a lot to see and do in the area, such as the Boggabri Historical Museum, Nelson’s Honey Factory and the striking rock formation known as Gins Leap. There is also Dripping Rock, a spectacular semi-circular waterfall surrounded by Melaleucas, which is a great place for a picnic and swim.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBoggabri Tearooms, Ph: 02 6743 4557,all main street businesses, www.visitnarrabri.com.au Casual Parking (near retail centre)Wee Waa St,Laidlaw StShort & Long Term ParkingBoggabri Sth Rest Area,Gins Leap Rest AreaThe Boggabri Showground, Kamilaroi Highway, Boggabri, Powered sites with water $20 per night Unpowered $10 Weekly $100 Dump PointJubilee Park, Hull StPotable WaterJubilee Park, Hull StHospitalWee Waa St, Ph: 02 6749 7000Doctors Surgery10 Wee Waa St, Ph: 02 6743 4274DentistMerton St, Ph: 02 6743 4382Pharmacy132 Merton St, Ph: 02 6743 4344SupermarketIGA, Merton St, Ph: 02 6742 4201

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500