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Cranbrook is located in the great southern region of Western Australia, 320 kilometres south of Perth and less than an hour’s drive north of Albany. The town is renowned as ‘The Gateway to the Stirlings’. The Stirling Range National Park provides an opportunity to experience an entire mountain range maintained in its natural state. The park is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers, some of which are unique to the area and cannot be found growing in their natural state anywhere else in the world. Visitors may enjoy a trip to the local museum or wineries.Those visiting Cranbrook can fine short-term parking along Gathorne Street, opposite the Cranbrook Hotel. Parking is for self-contained vehicles only, and sites are $5 per vehicle per night, permit obtainable from the Shire Office. A dump point and potable water can be found at Cranbrook Caravan Park. There is so much to do while visiting Cranbrook, and every season brings another festival. Local events include the Cranbrook Show held in March/April each year and the Cranbrook Golf Tour held in September/October. Whilst visiting, take a trip to Lake Poorarecup, an enormous freshwater lake with sandy beaches, which is located twenty minutes’ drive west of the town centre. It is a perfect location to enjoy many water activities such as boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council Office, 19 Gathorne St, Cranbrook WAPh: 08 9826 1008shire@cranbrook.wa.gov.auwww.cranbrook.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Climie St, Great Southern Hwy, Gordon St & Dunn StShort Term Parking           Gathorne St, opp Cranbrook Hotel, self-contained vehicles, $5pn, permit obtainable from the Shire Office, 48hrLong Term Parking            Lake Poorarecup for self-contained vehicles, 72hr, fees apply in peak periodsDump Point  Cranbrook Caravan ParkPotable Water          Cranbrook Caravan ParkHospital        Mt Barker Hospital, Langton Rd, Mount Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1422, 48kmDoctors Surgery     Provided each Thursday in the Town Hall, Gathorne St, appointments made through Plantagenet Medical, Ph: 08 9892 1000 ambulance available 24/7 in townPharmacy     Cranbrook Supermarket is an agent of Mt Barker Country Chemist, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018; 23 Lowood Rd, Mt Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1010, 48kmSupermarket            Cranbrook IGA, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9826 1752; Gateway General Store, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018

Find Yourself… in Amazing ForbesConveniently located around the half way point on the Newell Highway, and nestled in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes is an ideal place to pull up, unwind and enjoy a few days of leisurely activity – especially if you’ve got a “home away from home” on wheels.With its charming historic buildings and rich history, natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, mesmerising works of art and a unique boutique shopping, you can expect a holiday experience to rival any.Amazing Forbes is the perfect location to set up camp and to explore many more of the beautiful and intriguing towns that make up Central West NSW including Parkes, Condobolin and Cowra – just to name a few.Lake Forbes is truly idyllic, so where better to situate the 48-hour free RV Rest Stop than on the banks of the lake, surrounded by beautiful, shady gums. So, if you’re fully self-contained, you’re all set.If you are looking to stay for longer (or decide to extend once you’ve seen how much there is to explore and experience), Forbes boasts four caravan parks and Showground “camping” to meet your needs. The Jemalong Weir Reserve is also a great location to pull up by the Lachlan River for a few days (about 25kms from town on the main road from Forbes to Condobolin).Visitor Information CentreLachlan Vintage Village, 46 Mary Street, Forbes NSW 2871 Ph: 02 6852 4155Email: tourism@forbes.nsw.gov.auwww.amazingforbesnsw.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Car & caravan and larger vehicle parking - Lawler St car parkShort & Long Term ParkingWheogo Park free RV rest area, Cnr Junction & Show Sts, beside Lake Forbes, (48hr)Dump PointWheogo Park RV Rest Area, Junction StForbes Showground, Show StPotable WaterLions Park, Junction StHospitalElgin St, Ph: 02 6850 2000Doctors SurgeryForbes Medical Centre, Elgin St, Ph: 02 6851 1300Forbes Medicine & Mind, Cross St, Ph: 02 5971 0201Yoorana Gunya, Church St, Ph: 02 6850 1222DentistForbes Dental Surgery, Johnson St, Ph: 02 6852 3321Forbes Family Dentists, Templar St, Ph: 02 6851 5505PharmacyFlannery's Pharmacy, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 1111Life Pharmacy, Lachlan St(Bernardi's Marketplace complex), Ph: 02 6852 2001SupermarketWoolworths, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 2421Bernardi's Marketplace, Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6850 1000

Heyfield is located on the Thompson River, 206 kilometres east of Melbourne, within the Wellington Shire Council district. It is seen as a gateway to the Alpine National Park and Victorian High Country. The Alpine National Park stretches from central Gippsland, all the way to the New South Wales Border, where it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. Heyfield was established in the early 1840s, where an early settler described the district as resembling ‘a field of waving corn’ and it was from this the name Hayfield was coined. The town further developed as a stopping point for prospectors en route to the Gippsland goldfields. Today, Heyfield relies upon dairy, timber and tourism industries for its prosperity. It is the principal source of hardwood in Victoria and is home to one of the largest timber mills in the southern hemisphere.Those visiting Heyfield can field short-term parking at the old Gordon St Reserve, on the corner of Macfarlane & Clark Streets. A donation is required to park here and stays are limited to 48 hours. Visitors also have access to a dump point and potable water at the reserve. Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground offers visitors extended parking for up to 28 days, at a cost of $15 per vehicle per night.When visiting Heyfield, there is an abundance of water sport activities on offer, including and not limited to, boating, swimming, sailing, skiing and fishing. For land based activities, the town offers an excellent bike trail along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, as well as stunning historical buildings such as Victorian Timber Workers Memorial and St Michael's Roman Catholic Church to explore.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wetlands VIC, 1A Macfarlane St, Heyfield VICPh: 03 5148 3404Casual Parking       George StShort Term Parking           Old Gordon St Reserve, cnr Macfarlane St & Clark St, Donation required and showers $2(48hr)Long Term Parking            Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground, (28 days), $15.00 pvpnDump Point  Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StPotable Water          Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StHospital        Heyfield Hospital, 14 Licola Rd, Ph: 03 5139 7979Doctors Surgery     Heyfield Medical Centre, 19 Tyson Rd, Ph: 03 5147 2370Dentist           51-53 Temple St, Ph: 03 5148 3450Pharmacy     Amcal Pharmacy, 16 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2370Supermarket            IGA Supa, 18-22 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2380