RV Friendlies & Events

Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Gundagai is an idyllic country town with lush parks, historic architecture and rolling hills. Conveniently located half-way between Melbourne and Sydney, with easy access from the Hume Highway, this internationally renowned town is celebrated through song and verse, showcasing the best that Australia’s country towns have to offer.Those visiting the town can find short term parking at O I Bell Drive, with stays up to 48 hours permitted. For those wishing to explore the region for a little longer and stay for an extended period, can do so at Morley’s Creek, Pope St for up to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water is located at Railway Parade.Steeped in Australian history, Gundagai is home to numerous tourist attractions, including old Gundagai Goal, which is open for self-guided tours, and nearby is the infamous Dog on the Tuckerbox. Boasting numerous speciality shops and services, Gundagai is the ideal stop for travellers to take a break and spend a few days.Tourist/Visitor Centre    Gundagai Tourism & Travel Centre249 Sheridan St, Gundagai NSWPh: 02 6944 0250Email: travel@gundagai.nsw.gov.auwww.visitgundagai.com.auCasual Parking    Sheridan LaneShort Term Parking    Pumphouse Reserve, O I Bell Drv, 48 hrs, SCV onlyLong Term Parking    Morley’s Creek, Pope St (72hr)Dump Point    Railway ParadePotable Water    Railway ParadeHospital    50 Tor St, ph: 02 6944 1022Doctors Surgery    95 - 97 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 3444Dentist   228 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1126Pharmacy    114 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1148Supermarket    Woolworths Supermarket, 246-250 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 3250; Tucker Box IGA Supermarket, 152 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1448

Melrose is the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges and is located 265 kilometres north of Adelaide. There are several heritage-listed sites in Melrose including Jacka’s Brewery, lovely cottages and stores. The Courthouse Heritage Museum offers informative displays and pioneer stories of the way life was in the region’s oldest town.Tourists travelling in self-contained vehicles will find short-term parking available at the showground. Parking costs $10 per vehicle per night, and the length of stay can be negotiated. Access to showers, power and water is available at an additional cost.Melrose Showground is a great place to begin your discovery of the area. Bushwalking in the Mount Remarkable National Park is a great way to explore the area and experience the stunning views from Cathedral Rock and the War Memorial.Cost: $20pvpn, showers, power and water at additional costParking: Negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, toiletsOpening Hours: Open 24hrs 7 days

Gunnedah is located on the Oxley and Kamilaroi Highways in north-eastern New South Wales, 475 kilometres from Sydney and 75 kilometres from the nearest regional centre, Tamworth. The town is served by the daily Countrylink Xplorer service between Sydney and Moree. Situated on a sloping ridge above the Namoi and Mooki Rivers, Gunnedah is in the heart of the wheat belt and possesses the largest beef cattle selling centre in New South Wales. The wheat grain silos loom over the town, with wool, pigs, poultry, sheep, lucerne, barley, cotton, oilseeds and sorghum being other primary industries. Gunnedah sits upon one of New South Wales largest coal seams. The town also has a major, brickworks, livestock feed companies and flour mill.Branded Koala Capital of the World, Gunnedah was blessed with one of the largest and healthiest koala populations west of the Great Divide. Chlamydia, urbanisation and droughts have decimated the population over the years so that koala encounters are not as frequent nowadays. A brand-new Koala Sanctuary scheduled to open in Gunnedah in 2026 has been built to help bring our furry friends back to GunnedahGunnedah’s agricultural foundation is reinforced each August when 100,000 visitors flock to the town for Ag-Quip, the largest agricultural field days in the southern hemisphere, while the district’s rich rural heritage is preserved in the vast collection of equipment at the Rural Museum. This beauty of 'a land of sweeping plains' inspired Gunnedah’s favourite visitor, Dorothea Mackellar in much of her poetry and prose.Visitors to Gunnedah are always pleasantly surprised with the diversity of attractions and events including Lake Keepit State Park, museums and galleries, bushwalking, golfing, sightseeing and tours.Tourist/Visitor Centre    Gunnedah VIC, 81-83 Chandos St, Gunnedah NSWPh: 02 6740 2230Email: tourism@gunnedah.nsw.gov.auwww.infogunnedah.com.auCasual Parking    Wolseley Park, Bloomfield St & Conadilly StShort Term Parking    CMCA RV Park Gunnedah. 107 Chandos Street. Self-contained vehicles only. Access to dump point, happy hour shelter and water included. 14 night stay limit applies. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpn non CMCA Members. Pets on a lead permitted.Gunnedah RV Camping Area, South St, (72hr); Donnelly Fields, Maitland St, next to the Kelvin Rd bridge, self-contained vehicles only (24hr)Long Term Parking    Redbank Camping Area (72hr)Dump Point    Gunnedah Showground, South St (Oxley Hwy), inside gates;Gunnedah RV Camping AreaPotable Water    Gunnedah Showground, South St (Oxley Hwy) entrance;Gunnedah RV Camping AreaHospital    Marquis St, Ph: 02 6741 8000Doctors Surgery    110 Barber St, Ph: 02 6742 3477; 52 Elgin St, Ph: 02 6742 5400; 24 hr Clinic, Anzac Pde, Ph: 02 6741 8031Dentist    107 Barber St, Ph: 02 6742 0369Pharmacy    204 Conadilly St, Ph: 02 6742 0018; 270 Conadilly St, Ph: 02 6742 0024Supermarket    Coles, 80-98 Conadilly St, Ph: 02 6741 7600; Woolworths,119-129 Conadilly St, Ph: 02 6742 3255; Franklins,185-195 Conadilly St, Ph: 02 6742 5590