RV Friendlies & Events

Hughenden, situated on the Flinders Highway and the Flinders River, is the hub of the mid north-west of Queensland. It is predominantly a grazing area, with cattle properties to the north and sheep grazing to the south. The town has many attractions, with four national parks, gem fields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil dinosaur areas. The most famous of these areas, Porcupine Gorge, has been carved out of a basalt lava-flow by Porcupine Creek, giving beautiful soft colours to the walls towering 150 metres over the water. The Gorge offers camping, bird watching and swimming, and a diverse range of flora and fauna live amongst the brilliantly coloured sandstone rocks. Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve is another great spot for fishing, camping, bushwalking and swimming. The Flinders Discovery Centre on Gray Street is also the Visitor Information Centre. It has an excellent exhibition of dinosaur fossils from around the world as well as fossils from the local area. ‘Mutt’, a life size, full-bodied Muttaburrasaurus model, is situated in the middle of town on the two main incoming roads to Hughenden.Visitors to Hughenden can find short-term parking at Hughenden RV Parking Area on Stansfield Street. There is no fee to stay here however, vehicles must be self-contained and a 1 week time limit applies. Potable water and a dump point are also located the RV Parking Area as well as at McLaren Street, (outside Ergon Energy depot). Hughenden is a typical larger country town and is just the place to rest and replenish your supplies while taking your time exploring the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Hughenden VIC, 37 Gray St, Hughenden QLDPh: 07 4741 2970info@flinders.qld.gov.auwww.visithughenden.com.auCasual Parking       Brodie St & Gray StShort Term Parking           Hughenden RV Parking Area, self-contained vehicles only, dump point, basic camp kitchen, potable water, nil charge, 1 week time limit.Dump Point  Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St, (outside Ergon Energy depot)Potable Water          Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St or Little Ave (Near River)Hospital        Richmond Hill, Ph: 07 4741 2800Pharmacy     37 - 41 Brodie St, Ph: 07 4741 1631Supermarket            Food Works, 13 Gray St, Ph: 07 4741 1670; SPAR, 31 Moran St, Ph: 07 4741 1109

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days

Port Neill is a small coastal town on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula. With great fishing and clear calm waters for boating, sailing and water skiing, Port Neill is an idyllic place for the whole family. Visitors travelling in RVs can stay at Port Neill RV Park for up to 5 days, giving people ample opportunity to explore the town and its surrounding region. To stay at the park, vehicles must be self-contained and a fee of $10 per vehicle per night is to be paid via the honesty box. Pets are permitted on leads, and the closest dump point is located on Wallis Street.The historic ‘Green Shed’ is a popular spot for picnics, barbecues and lazy afternoons. While the boat ramp and breakwater make launching the boat a breeze. Like many towns on the Eyre Peninsula, Port Neill is now a well-established tourist destination that sees town numbers boom during peak periods. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Port Neill Post & Trade24 Wallis St, Port NeillPh: 0422 153 466portneillpostandtrade@gmail.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Peake Terrace near the main jettyShort & Term Parking       Port Neill RV ParkWinckel Rd5 days max stay, $10pvpn to the honesty box, SCV only, pets on leadDump Point  Wallis StLat: -34.117542Long: 136.346854Potable Water          At the foreshore near the jetty.  Pioneer DrHospital        Nearest hospital is Tumby BayDoctors Surgery     Nearest doctor is Tumby BayDentist           Nearest dentist is Tumby BayPharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is Tumby BaySupermarket            24 Wallis St, Ph: 08 8688 9027