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Fingal is a small town located in the north-east of Tasmania, on the Esk Highway. The Fingal valley offers travellers and residents alike an environment unique for its scenery and colonial history. The town has a number of historically significant buildings, particularly in the town’s main street, Talbot Street. The Holder Brothers Store dates from 1859 and nearby is the old Tasmania Hotel, constructed, in part, from the stones that were originally used to build the prison barracks in the 1840s.Those visiting Fingal can find short-term parking at Fingal Recreation Ground, located in Percy Street. A dump point and potable water are also available here. Fingal is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers, so be sure to immerse yourself in the history. Visit convict cells, the convict probation station, or take a stroll through The Old Tasmanian Hotel Community Centre. To the north you will also find the Mathinna Falls Forest Reserve and the Evercreech Forest Reserve. Tourist/Visitor Centre       St Helens VIC 61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking       Talbot St, FingalShort Term Parking           Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalDump Point  Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalPotable Water          Fingal Recreation Ground, Percy Street, FingalHospital        Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary’s (approx 15km E of Fingal), ph: 03 6372 2111Supermarket            St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844

Kapunda is located on the Light River, and is situated near the Barossa Valley, just 79km north of Adelaide. If arriving via the southern entrance of the town, visitors will be greeted by Map Kernow, a 7.5m statue that looms over the road as you enter. This is a depiction of the Cornish Miner, in memory of those who settled Kapunda when the copper-mining boom hit the town in the 1840s.The Kapunda Tourist Park on Montefiore Street offers visitors parking for just $20 per vehicle per night, for up to 90 hours. Vehicles must be self-contained, however, visitors can utilise the dump point and potable water for free (no access to toilets and showers). Toilets are available at the Visitor Information Centre. Alternatively, there is a free dump point and potable water available at the Kapunda Harness Racing Club.Davidson Reserve is a delightful spot to stop and catch your breath and relax for a while, and the resident birdlife adds to the tranquility of this quiet location, which is just 500 metres from Kapunda’s main street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Cnr Main St & Hill St, Kapunda SAPh: 1300 770 301visitorcentre@light.sa.gov.auwww.light.sa.gov.au Casual Parking       Hill St, Kapunda SA (there is one long allocated parking spot, with additional parallel parking avail after the ambulance station)Crase St, KapundaShort Term Parking           Kapunda Tourist Park, Montefiore Street, Kapunda, Unpowered sites $20 single, $25 double To book please call 08 8566 2094 or email enquiries@kapundatouristpark.comDump Point  Kapunda Harness Racing Club, 42 Hancock Rd, Kapunda SAPotable Water          Kapunda Town Square for water bottles only Hospital        Nash St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2007Doctors Surgery     32 Hill St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2900Pharmacy     Kapunda Chemplus, 33 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2052Supermarket            Kapunda Foodworks, 7 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2195; Kapunda IGA, 52-58 Main St, Kapunda SA, Ph: 08 8566 2003

Home Hill, is located in tropical north Queensland and is a pretty little town on the southern side of the mighty Burdekin River. Home Hill is connected to the nearby town of Ayr, by the landmark Silver Link Bridge, the longest crossing of its type in Australia. Drop into the Silver Link Interpretive Centre on Eighth Avenue to see an impressive photographic history of the bridge. Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, at the northern entrance to town, has an amazing display of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites from all over the planet. For panoramic views of the district’s farmlands and waterways, head to Inkerman Hill, 12kms south of town. There are covered picnic tables at the summit. The cane crushing season, which runs from June to November, brings ample opportunities to witness a cane fire. Sugar cane paddocks are burnt before harvest, and spectacular cane fires light the skies on most evenings. Those visiting Home Hill can find short-term parking at Home Hill Comfort Stop. There is a maximum 48 hour limit across a 14 day period. Potable water can be obtained from this location and a dump point is accessible in Sixth Street.Home Hill is a great place for RV travellers to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Burdekin Gateway Information Centre, 12 Railway Ave, Home Hill QLDPh: 07 4782 8281tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.auwww.burdekin.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Along Railway Avenue laneway, between Sixth Street and Tenth Street, at the rear of the Home Hill Comfort StopShort & Long Term Parking        Home Hill Comfort Stop, maxi of 48 hours in any 14 day periodDouglas Street Car Park, which runs parallel to Hogan street (Tatura's main shopping strip), access from Park Street at the eastern end Maximum length of stay 48 hours No more than 3 vehicles at a time Vehicles must be parked within the lines Camping is not permitted Grey and black water must only be disposed of at designated dump points Fires are not permitted Dogs must be on leads at all timesDump Point  Hastie Street Potable Water          Tatura Park 9 Hastie Street (Adjacent to toilet block) Lock Code: 88288 - Enter the code and then press the button on the end. Please ensure you line the numbers up in the middle.Hospital        Tenth Ave, Ph; 07 4790 5700Pharmacy     67 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1084; 10 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1228Supermarket            IGA, 51 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 8118; Foodworks, 111 Eighth Ave