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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

Batlow is a small rural town located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. The town is well known for its apples and its collective love of Princess Diana – who is said to have paid the town a discrete visit during a royal trip in 1987.RV travellers visiting Batlow can park their vehicles at Batlow Showground. Parking is available for up to 96 hours at no charge and access to showers, toilets and a barbecue is available. Potable water is available on site at the showground; however, the dump point is located at 14 Memorial Drive.Tourists can visit a number of attractions in town including the Orchards, farm gate road stalls, the Sugar Pine Eco walk, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities such as bush walking, cycling and mountain bike riding.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCoffee and More33 Pioneer Street, BatlowPh: 02 6949 2053www.visitbatlow.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Pioneer St & Memorial Ave, BatlowShort & Long Term ParkingBatlow ShowgroundCnr Memorial Ave & Park St Batlow96hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, waterDump Point14 Memorial Ave, BatlowLat: -35.51994 Long: 148.15036Potable WaterBatlow Showground, Cnr Memorial Ave & Park StAlso in Pioneer St at a filtered water station.Hospital61 Pioneer St – Ph: 02 6941 4333Doctors Surgery32 Tumbarumba Rd – Ph: 02 6949 1120Pharmacy39 Pioneer St – Ph: 02 6949 1163SupermarketIGA, 21 Selwyn St – Ph: 02 6949 1405

Jandowae is a quiet rural town located within the Western Downs Region of southern Queensland and is situated 259 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town was originally established with a focus on agriculture and the timber industry. If the name Jandowae rings any bells, then perhaps you may recall a town selling land from as little as $1.00 a few years ago? That’s right; the infamous town of Jandowae developed this initiative when a decline in population was having a negative impact on the town’s economic status. This creative tactic boosted the town’s population, and today there are over 1,000 residents of Jandowae as well as numerous new businesses. Jandowae is an attractive town with wide, tree lined streets. Jandowae Visitor Information Centre is open both Saturday and Sunday. The retail district of Jandowae has a full range of speciality facilities and services, making it the ideal location for RV travellers to stop and shop. There are a number of historic buildings within the town as well as the historic precinct of Athlone Cottage. The Heritage listed Jimbour House is only 15 minutes up the road; there are incredible gardens on display as well as an enjoyable historic walk.Visitors to the area can find short-term parking at Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra Street for up to 96 hours. Unpowered sites will start from $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites from $15 per vehicle per night. The Jandowae Golf Club also offers stays for up to 72 hours. Lions Park offer a free dump point and potable water and access to several facilities right in the centre of town, thus making it the ideal spot for exploring this beautiful town.While visiting why not go on some day trips out to other local towns within the area, such as Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles, Tara, Wandoan and their districts? Each town offers their own unique sights and attractions, and Jandowae is the perfect base stop.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Jandowae Community & Cultural Centre cnr George St & High St, Jandowae QLDPh: 07 4679 4461Jandowae.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.auwww.wdrc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Warra Street JandowaeShort Term Parking           Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra St, (96hr), unpwr $12.40 pvpn; pwr $17.80 pvpnJandowae Golf Club, 19 Blaziers Rd, donation requested, $10pvpn powered, (72hrs), showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets welcomeDump Point  Dalby St, adj to Lions ParkPotable Water          Lions Park, High St- no Key required.Showgrounds- Warra Street JandowaeHospital        Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 4555Doctors Surgery     Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5188Pharmacy     High St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5342Supermarket            George St, Jandowae