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Tara is located in the Western Downs Region, approximately 300 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town has lovingly preserved its pioneering history in its museums and celebrates its multiculturalism with the biennial Tara Festival of Culture and Camel Races. From an internationally renowned botanical garden to an Anzac Memorial Museum, Tara and its surrounds are a treat for the senses. Make the most of the town and the surrounding region by making the most of the RV parking area at Tara Lagoon. With a maximum stay of up to 14 nights, Tara Lagoon gives RV travellers the perfect opportunity to really explore all that Tara and the Western Downs Region has to offer. Unpowered sites are available for $5.50 per vehicle per night and powered sites are available for $11.50 per vehicle per night. Showers and toilets are available, as well as a dump point. Pets on leads are permitted. Located on the edge of town, Tara Lagoon is part of the Undulla Creek and is home to tranquil walking tracks and garden bicycle tracks and has ample opportunities to enjoy impressive native parrots and birdlife. Visitors will find peace in this special part of the Western Downs.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tara Visitor Information Centre19 Fry St, Tara QLDPh: 07 4678 7804Casual Parking (near retail centre)Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. 1.2 km from CBDShort & Long Term ParkingTara Lagoon, Showground RdCare Taker on site, toilets & showers available as part of a camp fee $11.50 powered PVPN or $5.50 unpowered PVPN. Max Stay 14 nights.26 Powered sites available Dump Point  Tara Lagoon, Showground RdLat: -27.27213  Long: 150.46023Potable Water          Entry into Tara Lagoon, Showground Rd. Approx 150m from dump pointHospital        15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4678 7900Doctors Surgery     Tara Medical Centre33 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3335Dentist           Tara Dental Clinic15 Bilton St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3377Pharmacy     Tara Pharmacy29 Day St, TaraPh: 07 4665 3250Supermarket            22 Milne St, Tara

Jerilderie is a town in the southern Riverina region of New South Wales and is the largest town in the Murrumbidgee Council local government area. Famous for its connection to Ned Kelly, Jerilderie is reputedly the only town in New South Wales that had its local bank robbed by the Kelly Gang. RV travellers looking to explore the rich history of this town will find parking at the Ashton St and Bolton St Campgrounds. Travellers can stay at the campgrounds free of charge for a negotiated length of time. No facilities are available at these sites, however pets on leads are permitted. Potable water can be located at Luke Park, and a dump point is available for use on Conargo Rd next to the church. Begin your historical adventure of Jerilderie with a self-guided tour of the Ned Kelly Raid Trail of 1879 and discover how the Kelly Gang held up the town. After a busy day soaking in the history of the region, take a stroll around Lake Jerilderie or enjoy a bush tucker walk along the Billabong Creek.  Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMurrumbidgee Council35 Jerilderie St, Jerilderie03 5886 1200Casual Parking (near retail centre)Powell St adjacent to Lake Jerilderie or at the back of the bakery.Short & Long Term ParkingAshton St and Bolton St Campgrounds. Negotiable stay limit, nil charge, pets welcome on lead, no facilitiesDump PointBrew Park Jerilderie streetPotable WaterLuke Park near the shed (Powell St) at the lake end. (access unavailable due to road works, council working on this 27/2/25)HospitalCnr Newell Hwy & Conargo St, Ph: 03 5886 1300Doctors Surgery65 Mahonga St, Ph: 03 5886 1520DentistNearest dentist is at Finley 30km southPharmacy58 Jerilderie St, Ph: 03 5886 0777Supermarket75 Jerilderie St, Ph: 03 5886 1577

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days