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Wallerawang is small town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, located 155 kilometres north-west of Sydney on the Great Western Highway. The town is surrounded by natural beauty and is an ideal base to explore the nearby Blue Mountains National Park. Lake Wallace is a popular spot for water sports and recreational activities and is also the site of Charles Darwin’s encounter with the platypus in 1836.Wallerawang, or ‘Wallerowong’ as it was called by the indigenous Wiradjuri, is steeped in rich history. The historic church of St John the Evangelist stands at the entrance to the town, and the equally historic railway goods shed, Wallerawang Station, is in the middle of town. In 1957 the Wallerawang Power Station began operating and is still in use today.The multi-purpose recreational area at Lake Wallace on Barton Street includes a camping ground with a dump point, potable water, toilets and showers. Stays are permitted here for up to 48 hours, and pets are permitted on leads.Visitor Information CentreLithgow Information Centre1137 Great Western Hwy, LithgowPh: 02 6350 3239Casual Parking       Main StShort Term Parking           48hr, Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton St, nil cost, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, bbq, pets on lead.  Camping allowed in specified areas only. RVs and caravan only.Dump Point  Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton StPotable Water          Lake Wallace, Wang Dam, Barton StDoctors Surgery     50 Main St, Ph: 02 6355 7230, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pmPharmacy     Wallerawang Guardian Pharmacy, 60A Main St, Ph: 02 6355 1888Supermarket            Wallerawang Friendly Grocer, 60B Main St, Ph: 02 6355 1760

Cootamundra is a thriving, lively shire, set within a natural environment. With wide tree lined streets, many parks and undulating countryside, this town is picturesque all year round. RV travellers visiting the area will find short term free parking is located at Pioneer Park. Here you can stay for up to 96 hours and your pets are more than welcome. A dump point is located at Apex Park, and potable water is also available nearby. As the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, there’s plenty to see and explore for cricket fans. Take a stroll along the Cricket Captain’s Walk and admire the bronze sculptures of some of Australia’s Test Cricket Captains. The Bradman’s Birthplace museum is also a must for visitors, offering plenty of information and memorabilia about Australia’s greatest batsman. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCootamundra Visitors Information & Heritage CentreHovell StPh: 02 6940 2190www.cgra.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Hovell St adjacent to the VICShort & long Term ParkingPioneer ParkBack Brawlin RdSelf-contained vehicles only, 96hrs, nil charge, pets on leadDump PointApex Park, Hurley StLat: -34.644783  Long: 148.025138Potable WaterNear the dump point at Apex Park, Hurley StHospitalMackay St – Ph: 02 6942 0444Doctors SurgeryMedical Centre, Mackay St – Ph: 02 6942 0222Dentist91 Wallendoon St – Ph: 02 6942 1700PharmacyAmcal, 218 Parker St – Ph: 02 6942 2850SupermarketWoolworths, Bourke St – Ph: 02 6942 5000

Note: this can be accessed via Sturt Highway and Collingullie-Jerilderie Road, the GPS co-ordinates given is for Collingullie-Jerilderie Road.The quaint Cross Roads Hotel Motel is located 21 kilometres west of Wagga Wagga on the Sturt Highway. A busy hotel/motel, Cross Roads offers visitors icy cold beverages and hearty meals, with basic accommodation. Parking is available at Cross Roads Hotel for up to 96 hours. There is no cost to stay; however, a donation or patronage is welcomed. Visitors will have access to an on-site dump point as well as toilets, and showers are available for an additional charge. Cross Roads Hotel is ideally located on sealed roads, perfect for any RV to travel along. If you enjoy cycling, why not take advantage of the flat roads while staying overnight and see some breathtaking views as you explore the region.Address: 1 Sturt Hwy, CollingulliePhone: 02 6920 0166Cost: Nil charge however donation or patronage expectedParking: Dinners available, plenty of shade, 96hrs, toilets, showers $5, dump point for campers only