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CMCA Member Deals: Unpowered Site $15pppn, two nights paid and get the third free with full use of amenities. Self-contained Site: Weekly (7 nights) rates of $60pppw with no amenities.Mount Ive Station is a remote sheep station and tourist destination in the heart of South Australia's Gawler Ranges. Covering approximately 900 square kilometres, the station offers visitors a unique rugged outback experience. Since its establishment in the early 20th century, Mount Ive Station has operated as a working sheep station, and continues to upgrade facilities, infrastructure and tracks for travellers seeking a unique adventure. Mount Ive Station offers CMCA members a special unpowered rate of $15 per person per night, with a "pay for two nights, stay for three" deal, including full access to amenities. Alternatively, a self-contained rate of $60 per person per week is available, although it does not include access to any amenities. A BBQ and bins are provided for use, and pets on a lead are welcome. A basic kiosk and bar are also available for visitors.A highlight of staying at Mount Ive Station is its private access to Lake Gairdner, Australia’s third largest salt lake. Visitors to the station can also explore historic buildings, enjoy scenic views, and tackle the station’s 4×4 tracks, ensuring plenty of activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay.CampingWe have both powered and unpowered camping available at the homestead catering to caravans, campers, swags and tents. Camp gazebo equipped with BBQ, microwave, kettle & toaster. Fire pits available for hire during the appropriate season. Wood is available for purchase or BYO. You cannot collect or cut wood from the station, our neighbours or the national park. Lots of shady trees are around and plenty of space to stretch out. There are also a number of Bush Camps for those who wish to stay out a bit further.Getting to Mount Ive StationMount Ive is located in the Gawler Ranges in South Australia, approximately 200 kilometres west of Port Augusta and 500 kilometres from Adelaide.You can get to Mount Ive Station via a number of different routes. There is an airstrip located right near the homestead. Ensure that you also check the South Australian Outback Roads Report prior to coming out.The station is located in a regional area of the state and so telephone coverage is not available. In an emergency as you get closer, you can contact the station using the UHF repeater/duplex station on channel 7.Please give the station a call if you need help with your planning or have any questions. Staff are always happy to discuss your options and suggest ideas to help you.

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 6pm-8pm

Dowerin is located 156 kilometres north-east of Perth on the Pioneers’ Pathway, a popular tourist route in the central wheat belt region of Western Australia. In 1906, the government extended the railway from Goomalling to the developing Dowerin Agricultural Area and decided to develop a town at the bustling terminal, and as a result Dowerin was officially gazetted in 1907.Those visiting Dowerin can find short term parking at the Field Day Site, located on Memorial Ave. There are no fees to stay here, and parking is strictly limited to self-contained vehicles only for up to 24 hours.  A dump point can be found on Stewart Street, and potable water can be obtained a long Redding Rd.Whilst in Dowerin, you will come across many interesting sites to visit, such as ‘Rusty’ the Tin Dog found at the west entrance to Dowerin, the threatened species garden found in the main street, or the ‘Sundial’ positioned centrally within the town square. If visiting in August, be sure to check out the Dowerin GWN Field Days, renowned as one of the biggest rural events in Western Australia. The Field Day showcases agricultural and associated equipment, as well as provides information and services to people from rural areas.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dowerin Community Resource Centre, Stewart St, Dowerin WAPh: 08 9631 1662dowerin@crc.net.auCasual Parking       Stewart StShort Term Parking           Dowerin Short Stay Accommodation - Corner of Fraser & East Streets, cost from $16 per night (no power or water) 08 9631 1202 or A/H 0429 311 202 Field Day Site, Memorial Avenue (excluding Field Days) only available to self-contained vehicles and only for a maximum duration of 24 hours; Information Bay located on the corners of Goomalling – Merredin Road, Redding Road and Stewart Street only available to self-contained vehicles allowing access to toilets and showers located at Stewart Street Public Toilets for a maximum duration of 24 hours; Dump Point  Stewart St, DowerinPotable Water          Redding RdHospital        Ambulance avail in town 24/7; Forest St, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 0100 (21km W); Honour Ave, Wyalkatchem, Ph: 08 9681 1000 (35km E)Dentist           51/53 Railway Tce, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 1914 (avail Tues & Fri only)Pharmacy     37 Railway Tce, Goomalling, Ph: 08 9629 1088 (21km W), scripts are dropped off & collected from Dowerin RoadhouseSupermarket            11/13 Railway Tce, Ph: 08 9629 1140