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Lawrence is a small town in the Clarence Valley of New South Wales, located 647 kilometres north of Sydney and 283 kilometres south of Brisbane. It can be accessed by the Lawrence Car Ferry from Woodford Island, or by driving 30 kilometres north from Grafton.The tavern is offering parking for RVs at the rear of the property for up to 48 hours. Pets on leads are welcome, and showers, toilets, bins, water and power are available. There is no cost to stay, however a donation to the tavern is requested.The Lawrence Tavern has a fun and family friendly atmosphere, offering lunch seven days a week and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. With regular entertainment and activities such as raffles and the fishing club weigh in, there’s always a good reason to stop in, Lawrence Tavern is a perfect spot to relax with a cold beer or wine while overlooking the river.Address: 19 Bridge St, LawrencePhone: 02 6647 7213Cost: Donation $10pvpnParking: Pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, power, water, 48hrsOpening Hours: 8am-10pm 7 days, lunch 7 days, dinner Tuesday - Sunday

Townsville is located halfway between Cape York and Brisbane and lies on the shore of Cleveland Bay. Townsville is a paradise for travellers who desire all the amenities of a big city, but also enjoy a relaxed, friendly lifestyle, tropical weather and easy access around the city. Townsville is surrounded by a diversity of environments, with over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline to explore, as well as the Great Barrier Reef, the Mount Spec National Park rainforest and the rugged bushland of Hervey’s Range.Those visiting Townsville have ample short-term parking options, including , Bluewater Park, Balgal Beach and Toomulla, all of which allow parking for up to 48 hours. Several dump points are located within town and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations.A must see is Riverway, a recreational precinct stretching along 11km of magnificent Ross River frontage that offers walking and bike paths, swimming lagoons, an art gallery, sports stadium and a theatre. Spend time outdoors at the freedom camping areas north of the city and be sure to visit the annual CMCA Dam Fine rally, which is held in the first week of July. CMCA members who attend are invited to stay and use the facilities at Dam Park for the week immediately after, coinciding with the highly anticipated Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreFlinders Square, Flinders St Townsville CityPh: 07 4721 3660 or 1800 801 902www.townsvilleholidays.infoCasual Parking (near retail centre)Dean St car park in the CBD & Thuringowa DrShort ParkingBluewater Park (48hr); Toomulla (48hr); Tooth St, Balgal Beach (48hr); please note that no parking is allowed in Justin St, Balgal BeachDump PointRoss Dam, Kelso; Bluewater; Bushy Parker Park in Rollingstone; Balgal at Tooth St; Bohle’s Little Acre Service Stn, 900 Ingham Rd, Bohle; Black River Stadium, 700 Black River RdPotable WaterDam Park, Kelso; Saunders; Bluewater; Balgal; Bushy Parker Park in RollingstoneHospitalTownsville General, 100 Angus Smith Drv, Douglas, Ph: 07 4796 1111; Mater Hospital, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, Ph: 07 4727 4444Doctors SurgeryAitkenvale Family Health Centre, 295 Ross River Rd; Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 6060; The Doctors, Warburton St, Belgian Gardens, Ph: 07 4781 1111DentistCasey Dentists, 199 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 3324; 1300Smiles, Ground Floor 105 Denham St, Townsville, Ph: 07 4721 1238PharmacyChemist warehouse, 2/21 Stokes St, Ph: 07 4771 2348SupermarketFoodworks, 4 Highrange Dr Thuringowa Central, Ph: 07 4723 8366, Woolworths Sturt St, Ph: 07 4772 6677, 24 Henry St, Ph: 07 4722 4000, 249 Fulham Rd, Ph: 07 4779 2795

Nanango is the fourth oldest town in Queensland and is situated 190kms north-west of Brisbane. The town is rich in history, and this is evident in the many buildings still standing today, including the Butter Factory building and the Nanango Court House. The area was established on the timber industry, in particular red cedar. The centre of town features many sculptures and murals depicting Nanango’s timber felling past. Those visiting the area can find casual parking at the Scott carpark and RSL Club carpark, both of which are located in Henry Street. Short-term parking, free of charge and up to 20 hours can be found at Tipperary Flat on the D’Aguilar Highway, and a dump point is also situated at this location. Potable water is available at the corner of Brisbane and Drayton Streets. There is so much to do when visiting Nanango, and the visitor information located in Henry Street is a great place to start. There are plenty of events held in Nanango throughout the year, such as the Country Music Festival, the Nanango Show, Campdraft and the Medieval Festival.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        South Burnett Energy & Information Centre 41 Henry St Ph: 07 4189 9100 www.southburnett.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Scott carpark, Henry St & RSL Club carpark, Henry StShort Term Parking           Tipperary Flat, D’Aguilar Hwy, 20hrs, pets on lead, m/coverage, bins, tlts, c/seat, BBQ, water, nil chargeDump Point  Tipperary Flat, D’Aguilar Hwy Lat: -26.6800 Long: 151.9963Potable Water          Cnr Brisbane & Drayton Sts,Hospital        135 Brisbane St, Nanango 07 4171 6700Doctors Surgery     Dr F Morgan 07 4163 1777 Dr Robinson 07 4163 1203 Drayton St Medical Centre 07 4171 0711Dentist           Dr David Kenny 07 4163 1166Pharmacy     Nanango Pharmacy, 86 Drayton St 07 4163 1257 Pharmacy Essential, 58 Fitzroy St 07 4163 1631Supermarket            IGA, 62 Fitzroy St 07 4163 1504