Gillingarra School Oval - WA

Large open rest area for campers, caravanners, motorhomes with bins, toilets, water.The Gillingarra Town Oval RV Stop (managed by the Gillingarra Sport and Recreation Association) is a fantastic, quiet overnight option for travellers. The grounds sit right beside the site of the historic second Gillingarra School (which operated from 1938 to 1998)The Gillingarra School and church were relocated to a second site after the siding was established as a railhead in 1893. Funds were raised by bazaars and sports meeting at Yarawindah sports ground. Miss Margaret Butler was the first teacher in 1908, and a third generation teacher of a pioneer family in the area.