RV Friendlies & Events

Babinda is a village 60 kilometres south of Cairns and 1,710 kilometres north of Brisbane. The town is considered the rainforest entrance to Cairns City and is surrounded by picturesque, lush country and world renowned rainforest. There is abundant wildlife around Babinda, as well as secluded swimming holes and untouched rainforest. The town itself is situated between two of Queensland’s highest mountains, Mount Bartle Frere and Mount Bellenden Ker, both of which have stunning national parks popular for platypus and cassowary spotting. Upon entering the township of Babinda, you will come across an historic blue timber building now housing the popular information centre. Many years ago this same building was the local police station and was used to dispense local law enforcement. Now it dispenses helpful information on the town and the region's many attractions.Those visiting Babinda can find short and long term parking at Babinda Rotary Park Free Camping Area off Howard Kennedy Drive and Babinda Boulders Free Camping Area at the end of Boulders Road. Both areas allow for parking for up to 48 hours. A dump point and potable water is available at the Rotary Park. With eco-systems ranging from mountains, rivers and rainforests to swamps and beautiful beaches, this area has everything to offer. It is a very well serviced, pleasant town with excellent amenities.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Babinda VIC, Munro St, Babinda QLDPh: 07 4067 1008info@babindainfocentre.com.auwww.cairns.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Mill St & School StShort & Long Term Parking        Babinda Rotary Park Free Camping Area off Howard Kennedy Drive, bookings required, Book online at https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/covid-forms/venues/camping-sites/rotary-park,-babinda; Babinda Boulders Free Camping Area at the end of Boulders Road (48hr)Dump Point  Babinda Rotary ParkLat: -17.34867, Long: 145.92588Potable Water          Babinda Rotary Park; Babinda BouldersHospital        18 Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 8200Doctors Surgery     Avail at HospitalPharmacy     Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 1438Supermarket            SPAR, Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 1515

Meckering is located 130 kilometres east of Perth on the Great Eastern Highway. Originally settled in 1887 when the town was named Beebering, it was later renamed to Meckering, with an Aboriginal meaning of “place of water”. In 1968 Meckering was devastated by a major earthquake, which almost completely demolished the town. Whilst there are no original buildings remaining, a memorial rose garden has been established to signify the historical event.Overnight RV parking is available at the Meckering Memorial Park on Gabbedy Place, free of charge. A dump point, potable water, toilets, bins and covered seating are provided, and pets are permitted on leads.While visiting Meckering, be sure to stop in at the Salisbury Farmhouse Ruins to see the homestead preserved in its ruined state following the earthquake. Also within town is the ‘Big SLR Camera’, which makes a great ‘photo’ stop.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Cunderdin MuseumForrest St CunderdinPh: 08 9635 1291Casual Parking       Gabbedy Pl, MeckeringShort Term Parking           Meckering Memorial Park, Gabbedy Pl, 24hr, tlts, bins, pets on lead, c/seating, water, nil costDump Point  Gabbedy Pl, MeckeringPotable Water          Gabbedy Pl, MeckeringHospital        Cubbine St, Cunderdin, ph 08 9635 2222Doctors Surgery     Cubbine St, Cunderdin, ph: 08 9635 1352Pharmacy     Cunderdin Pharmacy, Main St, Cunderdin, ph: 08 9635 1497Supermarket            HCT Rural Agencies, Gabbedy Pl, Meckering, ph: 08 9625 1243

A RV Friendly overnight location exclusively for Self Contained RVs.There is 1 area available for camping with which is capable of housing  between 8-10 Self Contained up to 11.0 meter sized RVs, with a 48 Hr time limit.There are signs displayed showing the Conditions of stay.During opening hours all the Clubs facilities are available for use by the RV Visitors. There are no facilities available when club is closed so the necessity / requirement to be Self Contained. Vehicles that are not SC will be directed to the local nearby Caravan Parks.There are various shopping facilities within a short walking distance.