RV Friendlies & Events

Clifton is located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, approximately 158 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The idyllic fertile, agricultural land surrounding Clifton has seen it build a successful economy around cereal crops, vegetables, cattle and horses. Clifton’s country charm is evident through the warm, friendly welcome from the locals. The town has long been a farming community since its settlement in 1840, however its original development was planned with consideration to the railway route.The Clifton Recreation Reserve on Davenport and Morton Streets offers unpowered RV parking for $15 per vehicle per night. There is a generous 2 week time limit and showers, toilets, power (extra fee), bins and covered seating are available. Visitors also have access to the free dump point and potable water at this site.The town offers many services convenient to visitors including a newsagent, bank, coffee shop, service station, chemist, post office and butcher to name a few. Many historic buildings still remain, including a picture theatre over 100 years old. The town’s streetscapes have been used as a backdrop in many Australian movies, including The Thorn Birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreClifton Railway Station Information CentreClark St, Clifton 4350P: 07 4612 3087www.cliftonpa.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Mowen & King Sts & along Edward StShort & Term ParkingClifton Recreation Reserve, Davenport & Morton Sts, unpwr $15 pvpn (payable to Council during business hrs or to caretaker’s cottage after hrs), pwr $25 pvpn, shwrs, tlts, bins, water, c/seating, mobile coverage, pets on leads (2 wks max).Dump PointClifton Recreation Reserve (Lat Long: -27.9264, 151.9121)Potable WaterClifton Recreation ReserveHospital20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097Doctors Surgery20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097

Winton, located on the Matilda Highway between Longreach and Cloncurry, is a friendly outback town with a lot to offer the RV traveller. When in town, be sure to visit the Winton Visitor Information Centre, as it offers current local knowledge and has all the brochures you will need to explore the region and discover its history. Winton is often referred to as the ‘Dinosaur Capital of Australia’, where you can see dinosaur fossils and the only dinosaur stampede on the planet. The Australian Age of Dinosaurs; located 24 kilometres south-east of Winton, houses the largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils in the world and the largest preparation facility in the southern hemisphere. The Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry Conservation Park; located 110 kilometres south-west of Winton, has the only recorded dinosaur stampede on the planet with 3,300 stampeding dinosaur tracks, it is Australia’s first national monument to a natural heritage site. Another exciting thing to do in the area is opal mining.Those visiting Winton can find short-term parking at the rear of North Gregory Hotel. Sites are $15 per vehicle per night and parking is limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Riley Street, dump point (opposite rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre site).Winton is an outback town full of interesting attractions, and as the day fades away there is nothing as beautiful as the sunset that graces the sky.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Winton Visitor Information Centre73 Elderslie St, Winton QLDPh: 1300 665 115vic@matildacentre.com.auwww.experiencewinton.com.auCasual Parking       Riley St, opp rear of former Waltzing Matilda Centre siteShort Term Parking           Rear of North Gregory Hotel, (72hr), $15 per nightLong Term Parking            Long Waterhole & North Gregory HotelDump Point  Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkPotable Water          Riley Street dump point (opposite rear of fomer Waltzing Matilda Centre site) and Vindex Street dump point at the Eric Lenton Recreational Grounds near the Skate ParkHospital        Blomfield St, Ph: 07 4657 2700Dentist           34 Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1263Pharmacy     73 Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1340Supermarket            5 Star, 37 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1254; Parkers 4 Square, 79 Vindex St, Ph: 07 4657 1177; Shoprite, cnr Manuka St & Dagworth St, Ph: 07 4657 1244; Orlando Orchards, Oondaroo St, Ph: 07 4657 1398; Winton Butchers, Crn Oondooroo & Cork St, Ph: 07 4657 1351; Balamara Bakery, 76A Elderslie St, Ph: 07 4657 1242

Tambo is located along the Matilda Highway, halfway between Brisbane and Mount Isa. Established in 1860, Tambo is the oldest town in central west Queensland and has a rich history steeped in the wool and cattle industries. There are many historic buildings and beautiful gardens about, and the best way to familiarise yourself with the town is to undertake the relaxing Coolibah Walk along the Barcoo River. Here you will see a number of waterholes, as well as the site of the 1927 Qantas crash, but if it’s birdlife you want to observe, it’s best to take the walk in the early morning or late afternoon. Those visiting Tambo can find short-term parking at Stubby Bend Campsite, located on Racecourse Road. Parking is free of charge and is limited to 72 hours. Vehicles must be self-contained.There is so much to see and do in Tambo, and everything you need to know about the area can be found at the information centre, within the Grassland Gallery complex. Take time to meet and greet the locals at a number of town eateries, or compete in a friendly game of tennis, golf or another popular local sport. For the more adventurous, Wilderness Way is a 320 kilometre round trip that starts and ends in Tambo. Yellow poles indicate points of interest, such as the cemetery (which contains graves of early settlers), Salvator Rosa National Park, and the Lantern Cave. The surrounding scenery is stunning – complete with cliffs, gorges, and unique wildflowers. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Tambo VIC, 9 Arthur St, Tambo QLDPh: 07 4654 6408tourism@btrc.qld.gov.auwww.btrc.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Mitchell St, beside E.E. Parr ParkShort & Long Term Parking        Stubby Bend Campsite, Racecourse Rd, (72hr), self-contained vehicles only, (bush camp), free of chargeDump Point  Tambo Dam ParkPotable Water          Tambo Dam ParkHospital        Garden St, Ph: 07 4654 6211Pharmacy     Scripts to be given in at Post Office before 9:30am, pick up after middaySupermarket            Tambo Foodworks, Arthur St, Ph: 07 4654 6288