RV Friendlies & Events

With a population of just 990 people, Mitchell is an outback town located on the banks of the Maranoa River. It lies in the westerly-most reaches of Southern Queensland Country and services the adjoining communities of Amby, Muckadilla and Mungallala. Soaking in the soothing mineral springs at Mitchell is just one of the surprises that awaits you in this quaint little town. RV travellers passing through town will find parking available at Neil Turner Weir Rest Area. Stays are for self-contained vehicles only and travellers are encouraged to use the donation box on-site. Potable water can be sourced on-site; however, the dump point is located at Mitchell Showgrounds. While visiting Mitchell, pay a visit to the thermal mineralised waters of the Great Artesian Spa. A day trip to the spa is relaxing for the body and therapeutic for the soul. The spa offers two large pools, one warm and one cool, of natural artesian water. It has been designed for easy access, with a hydro chair for those with restricted mobility. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreThe Great Artesian Spa2 Cambridge St, MitchellPh: 07 4624 6923Casual Parking (near retail centre)Elizabeth, May, Alice and Ann StsShort & Long Term ParkingNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdDonation box onsite, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, covered seating and water.Dump PointMitchell Showgrounds on Alice StLat: -26.49644, Long: 147.9795Potable WaterNeil Turner Weir Rest AreaRiver Rd & Racecourse RdHospital95 Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1277Doctors Surgery95a Ann St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1138Pharmacy88 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1233Supermarket82 Cambridge St, Mitchell – Ph: 07 4623 1964

Corrigin is an agricultural town built on golden grain and sheep farms. Once known as ‘A Town of Windmills’ due to the abundant supply of underground water, today the town is a buzzing hub for grain production. Only 235km south-east of Perth on the Brookton Highway, Corrigin is a friendly farming community situated in the Central Wheatbelt. If you happen to be passing through town, make the most of the 48hr stopover at the Walton Street Parking Bay. There is no cost to stay at this short-term parking bay, and vehicles must be self-contained. Pets are permitted on leads, and toilets are available for use. A dump point is available at the parking bay, while potable water needs to be accessed at O’Shea Place (Corrigin Recreational & Events Centre).Even with its warm and welcoming community, Corrigin is also lucky enough to begin and end each day with breathtaking displays in the sky and ever-changing landscapes. The town’s eateries offer delicious meals and coffee, as well as delicious treats to tempt your sweet tooth. There is much to explore around the local area including the Corrigin Wildflower drive, various scenic lookouts and Gorge Rock.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Corrigin Community Resource Centre & Visitor Information55 Larke Cres, CorriginPh: 08 9063 2778www.corrigin.wa.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Walton St parking bay, near corner of Campbell StShort Term Parking           Walton St Parking Bay48hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, bins, toiletsDump Point  Walton St Parking BayLat: -32.331295Long: 117.873167Potable Water          O’Shea Place (Corrigin Recreational & Events Centre)55 Larke CresHospital        49 Kirkwood St – Ph: 08 9063 0333Doctors Surgery     5 Murphy St – Ph: 08 9063 2107Dentist           45 Kirkwood St – Ph: 08 9063 2323Pharmacy     4 Campbell St – Ph: 08 9063 2094Supermarket            IGA, 8 Campbell St – Ph: 08 9063 2008Katem’s Supermarket, 10a Campbell St – Ph: 08 9063 2010

Manilla is a town steeped in history and is the centre of a rich wheat-growing, wool, mixed farming and livestock district, at the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers. It is situated 44 kilometres north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 kilometres north of Sydney.For generations Manilla was a familiar campsite for Aboriginal families of the Kamilaroi Nation, the large Indigenous population inhabiting the central north-west region of NSW. The town was laid out in the early 1860s by Arthur Dewhurst. It was gazetted in 1863, although a major flood the following year swept away a number of buildings.You can experience a diverse range of activities in the Manilla district, including great fishing and water sports at Split Rock Dam (long-term parking is also available here) and Lake Keepit Recreation Area (an RV Friendly Destination™). Olives and other olive products such as oil are available to buy and taste at the Canberra Cafe, Manilla Street and platypus can be found in the Namoi and Manilla Rivers.Visit the Warrabah National Park, 35 kilometres north-east of Manilla, and enjoy the pools, rapids and bush walking tracks. It surrounds the Upper Namoi River, which traverses 18km of striking gorge country, where a number of large rapids flow gently past the car, camping and picnic area at the park entrance. Activities include bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and swimming.In Manilla Street you will find Royce Cottage and Museum, which has the Pioneer Gallery, a schoolhouse, a machinery museum and the original house.So be sure to relax, stay and enjoy what Manilla has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla VIC, 197 Manilla St, Manilla NSWPh: 02 6785 1207visitmanilla@bigpond.comwww.visittamworth.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Manilla St & behind the VIC in Alexander LaneShort Term ParkingManilla Freedom Camp, Namoi St, 72hoursLong Term ParkingSplit Rock Dam, (15km north of Manilla), $10.00 pn unpwr; $18.00 pn pwrDump PointCoronation Park, near the Charles St entrancePotable WaterBP Australia Ltd, Manilla RdHospitalManilla Dist Health Centre, Ph: 02 6785 4000Doctors Surgery113 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1095Pharmacy163 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1651Supermarket165 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1104