RV Friendlies & Events

The Commercial Hotel is located 18 kilometres south-east of Gunnedah just off the Kamilaroi Highway. With fantastic food and great beer in the heart of the Liverpool Plains, what more could you want when searching for an overnight stay. The Hotel provides RV parking to self-contained vehicles for a negotiated length of time. Access to showers and toilets is available, and pets are permitted on leads. There is no cost to stay, however patronage of the hotel is appreciated. A country welcome awaits the weary traveller at this historic country pub that was built back in 1912. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff to serve you a delightful selection of beverages. Meals are available and the menu offers home style, hearty meals and seasonal specials.

Portland is a historic mining town, located 163 kilometres east of Sydney on the Great Western Highway. The area is surrounded by some of the most outstanding natural beauty to be found, being close to the Wollemi and Gardens of Stone National Parks. Portland is famed as ‘The town that built Sydney’ due to the Portland Cement Works, the first cement works in Australia which opened in 1902.Camping for RVs is available for up to 72 hours at Kremer Park, on Lime Street. There is no cost to camp, and a dump point, potable water, toilets and bins are conveniently provided.While in Portland, the Town Common is an ideal spot for a picnic, with 650 acres of natural bushland. Or perhaps wander the streets of Portland to explore old ware shops and galleries. The Charlie Pinch Museum, also worth visiting, showcases an interesting collection of Australian memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lithgow Visitor Information Centre1137 Great Western Hwy, Lithgow, NSWPh: 02 6350 3230www.tourism.lithgow.com Casual Parking       Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandShort & Long Term Parking        Kremer Park, Lime St, (72hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, water, pets on leadDump Point  Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandPotable Water          Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandHospital        Portland Tabulam Health Centre, Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6359 2666Doctors Surgery     Portland Medical Practice, 20 Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5174, 9am – 1pm, 2pm-5pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri9am-1pm Tues, 2pm-5pm Tues skin clinicPharmacy     Portland Guardian Pharmacy, 59 Williwa St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5100Supermarket            Portland Foodworks, 2 Cullen St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5488

  Kempsey is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. It is roughly 334 kilometres north of Sydney on the Macleay River, accessible via the Pacific Highway. The town is an important service centre and popular rest stop for travellers. The Dunghutti people are the traditional Aboriginal occupants of the area. The first land grants were surveyed on the east bank of the Macleay in 1835. Kempsey prospered as a logging and sawmilling town extracting large quantities of Red Cedar and Rosewood until the resource was exhausted in the 1960s. Today graziers produce beef and dairy cattle. Kempsey is the home of the iconic Akubra hat and the birthplace of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty. The community of Kempsey values its Aboriginal heritage and has attempted to preserve this culture. The museum has an excellent display of Aboriginal artefacts and extensive documentation of local Aboriginal studies. The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is in the Visitor Information Centre. The aim of the Gallery is to showcase and market works produced by local artists. Products include paintings, weaving, wood and textiles with prices starting from $25. Three historic self-guided walks have been put together to assist visitors to explore the town, brochures are available from the museum.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Kempsey Showground at a cost of $30 per vehicle per night for 2 people. For every extra person a $5 fee will apply.Kempsey is rich in culture and history, and is a lovely place to visit, especially for those travelling in their RVs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kempsey VIC, South Kempsey Park, Lachlan St, South Kempsey NSWPh: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480info@macleayvalleycoast.com.auwww.macleayvalleycoast.com.auCasual Parking       Intersection of Stuart St & Clyde StShort Term Parking           Kempsey Showground $30 per site, per night for 2 persons, additional persons are $5 per personDump PointKempsey Showground; Kempsey Tourist Village 325 Pacific Highway Kempsey - free to guestsPotable WaterKempsey Showground at camping grounds if staying overnightHospital119 River St, Ph: 02 6562 6155Doctors Surgery12 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 6477; 26 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6563 124435 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 3840; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 2688 or 6562 6188; 18 Kemp St, Ph: 02 6562 7466Dentist23 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 4828; 31 Smith St, Ph: 02 6563 1313; 68 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 1945; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 4334; 28 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6563 1377; 30 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 3597Pharmacy50 Elbow St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 7222; Belgrave St, Kempsey Mall, Ph: 02 6562 4266; 1 Belgrave St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 6366SupermarketColes, 2 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6560 1400; Woolworths, Smith Street, Ph: 02 6562 7577; IGA, Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 7544; West Kempsey IGA, 30 Elbow Street, West Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 1394