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Port Pirie is a large town located 223km north of Adelaide and is the service centre of the Southern Flinders Ranges, offering a diverse collection of services, facilities and experiences for the RV traveller. The town was settled in 1845 and is now the site of the world’s largest lead smelter. Visitors to Port Pirie can find casual parking along Memorial Drive - please keep in mind spots are very limited and short-term parking is located at Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie. There is no fee to stay, however, vehicles must be self-contained and stays are limited to 24 hours.  A dump point and potable water are available in town at Globe Oval. The picturesque waterfront of the Spencer Gulf with the stunning backdrop of the Flinders Ranges makes Port Pirie a great place to visit, whether you are staying for just a few hours or a few days. There are also a range of cultural attractions, including museums, an art gallery, miniature and model railway and much more.Tourist/Visitor Centre       3 Mary Elie St, Port PiriePh: 08 8633 8700tourism@pirie.sa.gov.auwww.pirie.sa.gov.au Casual Parking       Memorial Drv, Port Pirie, (three spaces avail)Short Term Parking           Service Lane, Warnertown Rd, Port Pirie (2km), five spaces avail, self contained, nil cost, (24hr)CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter.    Long Term Parking   CMCA RV Park Port Pirie. 66-68 Esmond Road. Max stay 14 nights. Self-contained vehicles only. $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members) or $15.00 per site per night (non-members). Includes access to dump point, water and happy hour shelter.          Lawrie Park, Flinders View Drv, Nelshaby (12km), nil cost, (48hr)Dump Point  Outside Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PiriePotable Water          Globe Oval, Warnertown Rd, Port PirieHospital        The Terrace St & Alexander St, Port Pirie, Ph: 08 8638 4500

Mannum is set on the broad reaches of the Lower Murray, and is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway or the scenic route through Gumercha, Birdwood and Palmer.Before settlers came to Mannum, the area was inhabited by the Narraltie Aborigines who lived in wurleys alongside the river. There are many explanations of the name ‘Mannum’, but the one favoured by the local Aboriginal community is ‘the place of many ducks’.William Randell, romantic son of a pioneer pastoralist, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he launched a paddle steamer named Mary Ann at Noa-No on the Murray River in 1853. Randell later made the decision to move his river boat operation from Noa-No to the current site of Mannum; this act was instrumental in the founding of Mannum.The Mannum Dock of River History Museum is located on the banks of the River Murray in the historic river port town of Mannum. The theme is set to guide visitors through a rich and colourful historic and cultural journey. A popular tourist attraction is a paddle steamer named Marion, which was built in 1897. The paddle steamer has now been restored to the glory days of the 1940s and visitors can inspect the vessel whilst moored at Arnold Park Wharf, or elect to take an extended River Murray cruise to soak up the experience of the traditional maritime way of life.Haythorpe Reserve is the perfect location to park while you explore this beautiful town. With a dump point available and potable water not far away, why not stay four or five days and enjoy the tranquility and picturesque backdrop of the Murray River?Mannum is a river destination with something for everyone, whether it’s fossicking for fossils, river scenery, or activities such as house boating or canoeing.Tourist/Visitor Centre       6 Randell St, Mannum SAPh: 08 8569 1303mannumvic@psmarion.comwww.psmarion.comCasual Parking       Arnold Park, Randell St, MannumShort Term Parking           Haythorpe Reserve & Bolto Reserve, toilets provided, pets on lead OK, $10.00 pvpn, up to 5 consecutive daysDump Point  Mannum Showground, 45 North Tce.Potable Water          Mannum VIC for those with removable tanks.  Those with on-board tanks to access water from the Showground, North TceHospital        1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 0200Doctors Surgery     1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 02222Dentist           Mannum Dental Surgery, 93 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 8175Pharmacy     Riverside Pharmacy, 86 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 1504; Mannum Green Shopping Centre, Adelaide StSupermarket            Mannum Foodland, 76 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238

Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking       Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking           Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point   Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water          See General store & VIC for locationsHospital        21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist           Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy     Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100