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Ararat is a city in south-west Victoria, approximately 198km west of Melbourne. The Ararat region is home to numerous towns and villages founded in the 1840's by pioneer farmers herding cattle and sheep. The area fast became a prosperous agricultural district. Ararat was founded following the discovery of gold in 1857, and the subsequent influx of Chinese immigrants. Located near the magnificent Grampians National Park, Ararat is an ideal base to start exploring the region and the best place to start this exploration is the Visitor Information Centre.Visitors to Ararat can find short-term parking at Green Hill Lake. There is no fee to stay here, however a donation is appreciated. A dump point and potable water can be found at Green Hill Lake Reserve camping area.When visiting Ararat, be sure to immerse yourself in the deep history the town has to offer. The Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre gives an insight into the lives of the Chinese miners who discovered one of the world's richest shallow alluvial goldfields in the area.  An interesting relic of Ararat's past, is the J Ward Old County Gaol. Originally built as a gaol, the buildings were transformed in 1887 into an asylum for the criminally insane, where chilling details of the prisoners and their crimes are on display. The Trash & Treasure Market is held every second Sunday of the month at Alexandra Hall across from McDonalds. With the Grampians so close, there are always many interesting walks to take, from the short and easy to the more advanced treks, taking in the views and the native flora and fauna. The Halls Gap Wildlife Park and Zoo, nestled at the foot of the Grampians Ranges, has a wide display of both native and exotic animals and birds.Tourist/Visitor Centre       82 Vincent St, Ararat VICPh: 1800 657 158tourinfo@ararat.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       High St near VIC & High St behind the Civic Centre, near the council offices; Ingor St alongside SafewayShort Term Parking           Green Hill Lake, donation, max stay 5 days without permit, if visitors would like to stay longer they need to obtain a free permit from Ararat Rural City Council, 59 Vincent St, Ararat, opposite the Visitor CentreDump Point  Green Hill Lake Reserve Camping Area.  LAT: -37.296457 LONG: 142.979597.Potable Water          Service Stations, Alexander AveHospital        Girdlestone St, Ph: 03 5352 9300, Email: info@eghs.net.au or visit www.eghs.net.auDoctors Surgery     55 High St, Ph: 03 5352 2311Dentist           220 - 222 Barkly S, Ph: 03 5352 1024Pharmacy     Advantage Pharmacy, 119 Barkly St, Ph: 03 5352 1007; Healthwise Pharmacy, 137 Barkly St, Ph: 03 5352 1114SupermarketAldi, 41-47 Moore St, Ph: 03 8369 3000; Fishers IGA, 41-47 Vincent St, Ph: 03 5352 1020; Safeway, Ingor St, Ph: 03 5352 4377

Swan Reach is located on the Murray River approximately 127 kilometres north-east of Adelaide and  makes for an ideal stopover between the Riverland and Barossa regions. Swan Reach gained its name from the large number of black swans that once thrived in the area. Nestled among farmlands, with a pristine waterfront location, Swan Reach is a popular holiday spot as well as a successful horticultural and farming community.Visitors to Swan Reach can find casual parking at Len White Reserve and short-term parking can be found at Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy. There a nil charge to stay at Tenbury Hunter Reserve, however a 5 night maximum stay applies. Toilets, bins and a dump point are located on-site and pets on a lead are permitted. Potable water can be obtained at Len White Reserve. There is something for everyone whilst visiting Swan Reach. High cliffs shelter the river, providing excellent conditions for all types of water sports. The tallest cliffs along the Murray can be found at the ‘Big Bend’, offering spectacular scenery. The Swan Reach Hotel (circa 1865) is a lovely spot to enjoy views of the river and wildlife while enjoying a meal and learn about the history of the hotel through their photograph collection.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Swan Reach Museum20-22 Nildottie Rd, Swan Reach, SAPh: 08 8570 2019Casual Parking       Len White Reserve, River Reserve Rd Swan Reach & Anzac Ave, Swan ReachShort & Long Term Parking        Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy, nil charge (maximum of 5 nts, possibility of more w/approval), tlts, bins, pets on leadDump Point  Tenbury Hunter Reserve, Stott Hwy, Swan ReachPotable Water          Len White Reserve, River Reserve RdDoctors Surgery     Nildottie Rd, Swan Reach, ph 08 8564 2266, Wed 9am – 5pmPharmacy     Pharmaceutical products can be ordered through the Angaston Pharmacy & delivered to the Swan Reach General Store dailySupermarket            Swan Reach General Store, 47-49 Anzac Ave, Swan Reach, ph: 08 8570 2036

Gayndah is a town located on the Burnett River in Queensland, with the Burnett Highway passing through the area. It is 366 kilometres north of Brisbane, and 145 kilometres west of Maryborough. Gayndah lies at the heart of Queensland's citrus area and proudly claims to be the ‘Orange Capital of Queensland'. Many fine historic buildings line the main street, representing Edwardian, Federation and Art Deco styles. A unique collection of early designed railway bridges offer the railway enthusiast an insight into early bridge structure and engineering.Zonhoven Park, located on the Burnett Highway, is the ideal destination to explore the town. Self-contained travellers are welcome to stay here for 24 hours at no-cost, with access to a dump point and potable water also available on-site.The area's undulating countryside offers several lookouts including Archer's Lookout, Binjour Lookout and Mt Gayndah - with views over the citrus orchards, Burnett River Valley and rural countryside.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Gayndah Museum & Information Centre, 8 Simon St, Gayndah QLDPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking       Anzac Parade (Lions Park) has space for large vehicles/motor homes etc to park and also the side streets off the main shopping area in Capper St plus and all side streetsShort Term Parking           Zonhoven Park, Burnett Hwy, (24hr), nil costLong Term Parking            Thompson’s CrossingDump Point  Temporarily Closed for works.Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyPotable Water          Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyHospital        Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Doctors Surgery     Queen St, Ph: 07 4161 1666Dentist           69 Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Pharmacy     Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1304Supermarket            IGA, Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1844