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Terowie is a small village located approximately 221 kilometres north of Adelaide. Officially declared a historical town, visitors can find authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings scattered throughout Terowie, making this town the perfect place to visit for photographers, historians and rail buffs. The Terowie Railway Station was once the junction of the broad gauge line south to Adelaide, the narrow gauge lines east to Peterborough and Broken Hill, north to Quorn and Alice Springs, and west to Port Augusta and Western Australia. Today, the railway offers free parking for up to 96 hours for those travelling in RVs. Visitors will have access to bins, barbecues, fuel, covered seating and toilets, and pets on a lead are welcome. TV reception and mobile coverage is also available in the area.The Terowie Rail Station is the ideal destination for a peaceful stopover, experiencing a time forgotten.Parking: 96hrs

Thallon is a lovely rural town, located 517km west of Brisbane along the Carnarvon Highway. The town is known for prime grain growing, including wheat, chickpeas and oats. Thallon’s first permanent grain silo was built in 1969 and in 1977 the two giant silos were constructed. A stroll down past the silos will bring you to Barney’s Beach on the banks of the Moonie River. The town park incorporating the memorial statue ‘Anzac Digger’ is a great place to rest and picnic - So, how do you know you have reached Thallon? Two giant grain silos!Casual parking is available in Pine Street. Free of charge, short and long term parking is at the Thallon Recreational Grounds, corner of Carnarvon Highway & Noondoo-Thallan Road for 96 hours. The dump point and potable water is also available at the recreational grounds.The Francis Hotel is the ultimate ‘one stop shop’ offering everything from delicious pub meals to groceries and even a post office, making Thallon the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the region. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBalonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 St George’s Tce, St George, 4487Ph 07 4620 8877www.balonne.qld.gov.auNOTE: There is also tourist information available at Francis Hotel in Thallon.Casual Parking (near retail centre)Pine St ThallonShort & Long Term ParkingThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonNil cost, 96hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, power for additional charge.Dump PointThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonLat: -28.6325 Long: 148.8666Potable WaterThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonHospitalNearest Hospital is at St GeorgeDoctors SurgeryNearest Doctor is at St GeorgeDentistNearest Dentist is at St GeorgePharmacyNearest Pharmacy is at St GeorgeSupermarketConvenience Store, Pine St Thallon – 07 4625 9188