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Coleambally is located 637 kilometres south-west of Sydney in the Riverina area of New South Wales. Coleambally can be accessed by road from Sydney and Canberra via the Hume Highway and Burley Griffin Way, and from Melbourne via the Hume Highway, Newell Highway and the Kidman Way.  Coleambally is the newest town in NSW established as a result of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The town was designed to act as a centre for the surrounding irrigation area. The Coleambally Irrigation Area Scheme was started in the 1950s, with potential farmland being made available through a ballot system. Coleambally has beautiful bore watered gardens creating an ‘oasis on the plains’. The surrounding irrigated farmland produces a vast array of crops such as rice, maize, cotton and soybeans.Coleambally's distinctive wine glass shaped water tower is a major feature and is located in the centre of town. At the base of the tower is a magnificent mosaic depicting the history of the local irrigation area. The Lions Park at the entrance of town is a welcoming rest area with BBQ and toilet facilities, as well as potable water and a dump point. A Bucyrus Dragline is featured in the Park; it is one of four machines imported from the United States to excavate the main irrigation channels in the early 1960s. Short term parking is located at Brolga Place, Shopping Centre car park, cnr Kingfisher Ave & Kestrel Rd, with stays up to 24 hours permitted.Coleambally is a home to some of the most endangered species in Australia, the Bittern, Southern Bell Frog and it has many other species of native flora and fauna, so be sure to make Coleambally a priority when visiting the Riverina region of New South Wales.Tourist/Visitor CentreOberon is a friendly town, and locals are happy to answer to answer any qu       39 Brolga Place (inside council chambers), Coleambally NSWPh: 02 6954 4179coly@murrumbidgeeeshire.com.auwww.murrumbidgeeshire.com.auCasual Parking (Near retail shops)      Kestrel Rd, (in car park behind shopping center)Kingfisher AveBrolga PlaceFalcon RdShort Term Parking           Brolga Place, Shopping Centre car park, cnr Kingfisher Ave & Kestrel Rd, (24hr)Long Term Parking            Number Two Oval, Falcon Rd, (72hr)Dump Point  Kingfisher Ave, (Lions Park)Potable Water          Kingfisher Ave, (Lions Park)Hospital        Local ambulance to Griffith Base Hosp, Griffith Base Hosp, Noorebar Ave Griffith, Ph: 02 6969 5555, (38km)Doctors Surgery     1 Bluebonnet Cres, Ph: 02 6954 4154, Mon: 8am-12pm, Tues: 2pm-5pm, Wed: 10:30am-5pm, Thurs: 8am–12pm, Fri: 2pm–5pmPharmacy     Brolga Plc, Ph: 02 6954 4161Supermarket            Brolga Plc, Ph: 02 6954 4174

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm