RV Friendlies & Events

Minden Retreat is located in Minden, a small rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland. Minden Retreat is a function and business venue located 200 metres off Warrego highway, marked with a sign post.  Minden Retreat offers parking at a low rate of just $5 for any stay of up to seven days. Parking is only available for self-contained vehicles. There is a self-register box at the gate and there is mobile coverage within the area. Unfortunately pets are not permitted at this site.Toowoomba is only a 40 minute drive away and the opportunities around the region are endless.Cost: $5.00 per stay for up to 7 days. Self-register box at gatewayParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7-day max stay, no pets, mobile phone coverage, bins

Windorah is located in Central West Queensland and is situated 35km downstream from where the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers join. The town was established in the 1880s by the Whitman brothers and has a small population of just 80 people. Windorah’s main industry is sheep and cattle grazing, which is due largely to the abundance of Mitchell Grass and other herbage that is available. Featuring a waterhole of about 19 kilometres in length and up to ten metres in depth, Windorah is a fantastic spot for those who enjoy a spot of fishing and birdwatching.Coopers Creek Camp Area has free camping with a negotiable stay limit.  Access to toilets, shade and picnic tables are also available at his great site. Both a dump point and potable water can be found at Quilpie Windorah Rd, Windorah. Those visiting the region are encouraged to explore the red sand hills of Windorah, a sight that will truly welcome you to the great Australian outback. The perfect time to visit the sand hills is at sunset, with a glass of wine in hand, taking in the panorama of the starlit sky.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWindorah Visitor Information Centre7 Maryborough St, WindorahPh: 07 4656 3063windorahinfo@barcoo.qld.gov.auwww.barcoo.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Albert St & Maryborough StShort & Long Term ParkingCooper Creek Camp Area, Diamantina Development Rd, nil cost, toilets, shade, picnic table, pets are allowed and is suitable for any sized rig. Dump PointQuilpie Windorah Rd, WindorahLat: -25.417679, Long: 142.659655Potable WaterWindorah Caravan Park, Albert St and at the dump point siteDoctors SurgeryWindorah Primary Health Clinic, 15 Victoria St.Dr visits one day per fortnight and for emergencies Ph: 07 4656 6100PharmacyLimited pharmacy supplies available at Windorah Primary Health Clinic. Ph: 07 4656 6100Supermarket16 Albert St (Outback Shop)Fruit & veg truck every second Thursday, check with VIC.

Cobargo is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, 386 kilometres south of Sydney, and is the hub of the beautiful Sapphire Coast area. The village is a vibrant, friendly town featuring many turn of the century buildings with pottery, art galleries, cafés and antique stores. The Cobargo Hotel Motel is ideally situated 100 metres from the town centre on the Princes Highway. Set on two and a half acres, there is ample room for recreational vehicles of all sizes. Facilities include covered seating, showers, toilets, water and a free dump point. Stays are permitted up to 96 hours at no charge. The hotel also has a bistro, beer garden, bottle shop and laundromat available. Cobargo is a convenient gateway to the surrounding national parks, fresh water estuary and deep sea fishing, whale watching, canoeing, golf courses and bushwalking.  Be sure to stop in on the weekend for the Saturday morning markets and sample the local organic produce.Please note: the GPS co-ordinate is the location of the entrance behind the hotel to the parking area.Address: 39-41 Princes Hwy, CobargoCost: Nil chargeParking: Pets on lead, seating, bins, toilets, showers $5pp, 96hrs, dump point with key access, coin operated washing machine and dryer available.Opening Hours: Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun 10am - 10pm