Have a look on Evilbay or Gumtree.
My son has moved back from Cairns to Brisbane and we bought a factory towbar for his 2002 statesman off Evilbay from a wrecker in Melbourne for $126.00 delivered, complete with plug in wiring loom, tongue and all bolts.
I doubt if you would get a 3 hour tow and return trip for that!
And dont forget all the new friends you will have when you own a ute WITH a towbar