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Balmoral is a historic township in redgum country on the Glenelg River, 79 kilometres south-west of Horsham and 328km north west of Melbourne. The area produces fine merino wool, lamb, beef, hay, herbs, cereal and oil seed crops. Balmoral’s many facilities include the Bush Nursing Centre, Community Store, 24-hour fuel, golf, bowls and swimming pool. The large-scale Martinich-Carran mural makes a contemporary statement in the village centre. For those visiting Balmoral, parking is permitted in the square for up to eight vehicles for a maximum of 48 hours, free of charge. Bins and barbecues are provided, and free potable water is available at Seymour Park on the corner of Glendinning Street and Rocklands Road.Balmoral is the gateway to the popular Rocklands Reservoir for camping, fishing and recreational water sports. The Grampians and Black Range State Forests surround, with excellent bush walking, Aboriginal rock art, wildflowers and breathtaking views, making the square the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the region. Contact: Balmoral Post OfficePhone: 03 5570 1280 or 0400 191 610Cost: Nil cost. Donations can be made to Balmoral Post Office or Community Store.Parking: In town centre, access via Bell St or Glendinning St, self-contained RVs only, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, free potable water at Seymour Park (Cnr of Glendinning St & Rocklands Rd).Opening Hours: 7 days

Scottsdale is a small town in Tasmania, situated 22km south-east of Bridport and 63km north-east of Launceston. The town is the service centre for the region and caters for tourists needs with supermarkets, a bakery, takeaway food outlets, internet and ATM access. Medical facilities include a hospital, doctor’s surgeries and pharmacies. For information on local tourist attractions, head to the Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre at the Forest EcoCentre, an award winning building incorporating cutting edge design and technology with a unique use of timber that showcases the forest and history of the region.Northeast Park, located on Ringarooma Rd offers visitors free parking for a maximum of 14 days, as well as access to a dump point and potable water. This quaint town is a perfect base when exploring the region surrounding Launceston. From Scottsdale, you can take a drive to the beautiful Ringarooma Valley, up to Tasmania’s highest waterfall (hidden in Myrtle rainforest), then through lush green valleys to the historic tin mining village of Derby. This village boasts the Derby Tin Mine Centre Museum and Shanty Town and is home to the Derby River Derby late in October. Picturesque Northeast Park on the edge of town has resident platypus and other wildlife, gardens, and an enchanting mini-forest walk, where the freshwater burrowing crayfish (which are unique to this area) can often be seen. At the end of the day, this is the perfect place to stay with its campground, dump point, toilets, barbecues and other facilities. Just out of town is the Mt Stronach Reserve, where you can walk to the top of Mt Stronach for an unimpeded view all the way to the coast. A little further along, the three to four hour Cuckoo Falls walk is well worth the effort. Another interesting spot is Springfield Park. This tranquil spot has very interesting short walks taking in stands of huge Canadian redwood, Douglas fir and Radiata pine. Other attractions in the area include the Bridestowe Lavender Farm and ’Wildlife and Gourmet Game Food’ tours.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Scottsdale VIC, 4 Alfred St, Scottsdale TASPh: 03 6352 6520www.dorset.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Car parks in Arthur St, Hedley St, Alfred St & Charles StShort & Long Term Parking        Northeast Park, Ringarooma Rd, (max 14 days)Dump Point  Northeast Park, Ringarooma RdPotable Water          Northeast Park, Ringarooma RdHospital        Cameron St, Ph: 03 6352 5522Doctors Surgery     Located at the Hospital, Cameron St, Ph: 03 6352 2522Pharmacy     8 King St, Ph: 03 6352 2777Supermarket            Woolworths, 1 Victoria St, Ph: 03 6352 2635; IGA, 6 George St, Ph: 03 6352 2441

Please note, parking available from 1st Oct - 31st May only (for parking availability in winter, please call first).Old Mac’s Caravan and Motorhome Farm Stay is in a picturesque setting within five kilometres of the Launceston CBD. This is the ideal location for anyone exploring Launceston, with Old Mac’s Farm Stay offering unpowered sites for $20 per vehicle night - Additional charges apply for use of water. Old Mac's Caravan Park is a 44-hectare site that includes a scenic lake to fish from, and can accommodate up to 50 vehicles on site at any one time.The fishery features a large number of rainbow trout to tempt keen fisherman or even the beginner. Fly-fishing lessons are available by appointment. You can also paddleboat, hire a canoe, have a barbecue and use the picnic facilities, or pick some strawberries. The farm and fishery have full disability access, and horse trail rides and riding lessons are available by appointment.Old Mac’s Farm Stay is the perfect place to stay and relax for a while.Cost: Unpowered $20pvpn, fees payable to caretaker. Power extra fee. Please book online at https://www.oldmacsfarm.com/ for power. A call out fee of $30 applies if arriving after 8.30pm.Parking: Available up to 50 vehicles, grey water may be released along garden beds or grass areas off the camping sites. Check out 10am.  Dump point available.Opening Hours: 1st Oct - 31st May (for parking availability in winter, please call first)