RV Friendlies & Events

Bathurst, gateway to central New South Wales, is located at the junction of three highways – the Great Western, Mid Western and Mitchell Highways. It is a beautiful city located beside the Macquarie River, with a town centre that features historic buildings and leafy parks. Bathurst was declared a town site in 1815, making it Australia’s first inland settlement, and the town boomed after the discovery of gold there in the mid 1800’s. It is renowned for its history and you will have fun wandering the streets discovering the plaques, monuments, parks and buildings that contribute to the story of Bathurst. The Visitor Information Centre has maps of self-guided walks and heritage drives for the city and the region, as well as information on where to throw in a line or spread out your picnic blanket. They also have a fully restored Cobb & Co coach. For more history on the region visit the Bathurst District Historical Society, which is housed in the very impressive Courthouse building. In addition there is also the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, which includes a complete T-Rex skeleton. For those more interested in the modern day, you can drive around the Mount Panorama motor-racing circuit. At the bottom, visit the National Motor Racing Museum and look out for the photo opportunity just outside, where you can become ‘King of the Mountain’. Just outside of Bathurst are the historic gold villages of Hill End, Sofala and Wattle Flat, as well as the heritage listed Rockley and Trunkey Creek, gateway to the lovely Abercrombie Caves. Each village has its own stories for you to uncover while you mingle with the locals, visit the cemeteries and ramble the country roads.The city of Bathurst has all the modern conveniences and businesses to complement your travels, with a nice mix of boutiques, shops and major retail outlets. A dump point is located at Caravan Solutions in Corporation Avenue and parking is available at Berry Park on Lions Club Drive.Bathurst is a great location to use as a base while you explore the surrounding areas. There’s heaps to do, lots of places to explore and characters to meet.Tourist/Visitor CentreBathurst VIC, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst NSWPh: 02 6332 1444visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au www.visitbathurst.com.au Casual ParkingCouncil car park, Elizabeth St (behind McDonalds); Bathurst Visitor Information Cenre, 1 Kendall Ave (opposite Showground); Lower end of Howick St for vehicles over 11mShort & Long Term ParkingBerry Park, Lions Club DrvDump PointBathurst Regional Council Waste Water Treatment Works. Morrisset StMon-Fri: 8am–3pm, Sat, Sun & public Hols: 8am-12pmPotable WaterBathurst VIC, 1 Kendall AveHospitalHowick St, Ph: 02 6339 5311Doctors Surgery123 Howick St, Ph: 02 6332 4266; 46 Keppel St, Ph: 02 6331 7077; 115 George St, Ph: 02 6332 5355; 116 Russell St, Ph: 02 6331 2266; Cnr Marsden Lane & Gilmore St, Ph: 02 6332 5857; Cnr Suttor St & Wark Pde, Ph: 02 6332 5500Dentist104 Piper St, Ph: 02 6331 3364; 3/90 Keppel St, Ph: 02 6331 3699; 154 Bentinck St, Ph: 02 6331 7877PharmacyShop 18, Stockland Centre, Ph: 02 6331 9033; Metro Plaza, Ph: 02 6331 2599; George St, Ph: 02 6331 4033; Wark Pde, Ph: 02 6331 3190; 165 Howick St, Ph: 02 6331 2955; Shop MM4, Bathurst City Centre, Ph: 02 6332 6008 Supermarket Coles, Bathurst Chase, William St; Aldi, Russell St; Woolworths, Bathurst City Centre & Stockland Centre

Mangowine Homestead is an historic homestead in Nungarin, Western Australia, built by Charles and Jane Adams. It comprises a cottage built in approximately 1876, and has an adjacent building that was constructed in 1889 as an inn. In 1968, the granddaughter of Charles and Janes, Olive Warwick, handed the property over to the National Trust of Australia and was later opened to the public in 1973. The Homestead offers parking at a cost of $12 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $22 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The time limit is negotiable. Please note, Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088.Cost: Unpowered $12pvpn, Powered $22pvpnParking: NegotiableOpening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm to 4pm, Sat – Sun: 10am to 2pm & 1pm to 4pm. Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088

Stay and play at Jandowae Golf Club! In addition to their lush green golf course, this club offers RV travellers fantastic parking options. Located in the town of Jandowae, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, this small town has a lot to offer its visitors.RV parking is available on-site at the Jandowae Golf Club, where powered and unpowered sites are available (No tents allowed). Travellers can stay for up to 72 hours, and access to showers, bins, barbecues and toilets is available. Pets are also permitted on-site if they are on leads.Jandowae holds a major festival biennially, the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. This fantastic event recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to the town. This event attracts up to 4000 people, and it is encouraged that you plan your visit around the event.Cost: $5 per person, per night for visitors over 14. Additional $5 per vehicle for powered sites. Parking: 72hrs max stay, showers, bins, toilets, seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadOpening Hours: Bar open on demand.