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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

Ardlethan is a rural service town located at the northern gateway to the Coolamon Shire. Originally known as Rosebank, Ardlethan was proclaimed a village in 1908. Just two minutes off the Newell Highway, the town has plenty of charming stores and eateries to keep its visitors entertained. RV travellers visiting town can park their self-contained vehicle at the Ardlethan Short Stay Car Park on Ariah Street. Visitors can stay for up to 72 hours at no cost for an unpowered site, and power is available for just $2 per 12 hours. Potable water is available at the site, however, the dump point is located on Stewart St.Ardlethan is the birthplace of the Australian kelpie, and the nature and heritage walk in town gives visitors the chance to learn about the town’s link to this breed of dog. Casterton in Victoria also claims to be the birthplace of the kelpie. To assert its claim as the birthplace, Ardlethan has a bronze statue of a kelpie in Stewart Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    C/- Coolamon Shire Council55 Cowabbie St, CoolamonPh: 02 6930 1800Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah StShort Term Parking    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St72hrs, nil charge unpowered, power $2 for 12 hours, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump Point    Stewart St, ArdlethanPotable Water    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St - Behind the toilet blockDoctors Surgery    Redmond St, 02 6978 2066Pharmacy    32A Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2068Supermarket    Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2171

Leonora is located 230 kilometres north of Kalgoorlie in the northern goldfields of Western Australia. The area is extremely arid with summer temperatures of 37°C. It has a small population of around 400 people, a third of who are of Aboriginal descent. The town has maintained much of its history with its wide main street and collection of historic buildings, some of which retain their original uses.Those visiting Leonora can find short-term parking at Gwalia Historical Museum, situated on Kane Street. Parking is strictly for self-contained vehicles only, and stays are limited to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Leonora Tourist Information Centre, located in Tower Street. While it maintains much of its original character, the shire has been revamped to create a clean and attractive central business district with modern services and facilities. Leonora is home to the ‘Golden Gift’ event, the richest mile running race in Australia. With a prize pool of $50,000, it attracts athletes from near and far. The event is held over the long weekend in June and is supported by horse racing and free public entertainment with bands, market stalls, and fireworks. Another popular attraction is the Gwalia Mine where visitors can get a real-life insight into the workings of an operational mine, with public viewing tours available.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lot 25, Tower St, Leonora WAPh: 08 9037 7016Email: library@lenora.wa.gov.auwww.leonora.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Tower St; Trump St between Gwalia St &Tower StShort Term Parking           Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr, strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyLong Term Parking            Gwalia Historical Museum, Kane St, Gwalia, 72hr,   strictly for self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point  Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Potable Water          Tower St (Tourist Information Bay)Hospital        Sadie Canning DrvDoctors Surgery     Dr Charl Du Plessis, Leonora Hospital, Sadie Canning Drv, Ph: 08 9037 6238Pharmacy     Shop 1/72 Tower St, Leonora, WA 6438, Ph: 08 9037 6820Supermarket            Leonora Stores, 75 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6002; Coles Express, Lot 121 Tower St, Ph: 08 9037 6011