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Peterborough (or Petersburg as it was known until 1918) is a historic railway town on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges, 253km north of Adelaide. The town’s greatest claim to fame is that it is one of only two places in Australia where three railway gauges meet (the other is Gladstone). This was the result of different state governments being unable (or unwilling) to agree on a standard railway gauge. Peterborough developed relatively late in the history of South Australia, but by 1880 the Petersburg Hotel and the local post office had been erected and the following year the rail link from Adelaide was completed. The change of the town's name occurred during WW1 when anti-German sentiment was so strong that the Nomenclature Act insisted that all German-sounding names be changed.Visitors to Peterborough can find casual parking, as well as potable water and a dump point along Don Ferguson Drive, and short-term parking can be found at Peterborough Rest Area East, Wilmington-Ucolta Rd. There is no fee to stay here. Bins are available and pets on a lead are permitted. While in town, take a stroll through the ten acre Dragons Rest Habitat Garden and keep an eye out for the large diversity of plants and animals. Other features include scrap metal creatures, ponds, a kitchen garden and topiary. Take in a full panoramic view of Peterborough and its surroundings from the observation deck in Greg Duggan Nature Reserve, which also offers easily-accessible walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSteamtown Visitor Information Centre2 Telford AvePh: 08 8651 3355www.visitpeterboroughsa.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Don Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StShort & Long Term ParkingPeterborough Rest Area EastWilmington-Ucolta RdNil charge, pets on lead, bins.Peterborough RV Park, Telford AveNil charge, 120hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead welcome.Dump PointDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StLat: -32.97386, Long: 138.83272Potable WaterDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main St near dump point and Rotary Park, Main StHospital23 Hurlstone St, Ph: 8 8651 0400Doctors SurgeryHospital precinct, Ph: 08 8651 2406Pharmacy211 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2688SupermarketFoodland 171 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2506

The vibrant town of Orange is found in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, 260 kilometres west of Sydney. The bustling CBD offers a variety of cafes, boutique shops, galleries and restaurants, with wide tree-lined streets. Orange is best known for its production of fine wine and gourmet food, and this is celebrated each year in the ‘Orange F.O.O.D Week’ (Food of Orange District), which is held during autumn each year. Other times of the year, visitors can sample and purchase delicious locally grown produce from the Farmers’ Markets, held on the second Saturday of each month between March and December, or visit one of the 50 wineries in the region.After all that eating and drinking, you may want to try one of the nearby walking trails. Orange is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, found in locations such as the Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Nangar National Park.Orange Showground allows parking for RVs for 24 hours $20 per vehicle per night. Potable water can be accessed at this location, and pets are permitted. A dump point is located onsite and at the Total Park on Bathurst Road. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreOrange Visitor Information Centre151 Byng St, Orange NSWPh: 1800 069 466www.visitorange.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)163 Lords Place, Opp 70 McNamara St, Opp 250 Peisley StOrange Vistor Centre, 151 Byng StreetShort Term ParkingOrange Showground, cnr Phillip St & Leeds Pde, (24hrs), pets on lead, water, $20 PVPN. Unavailable during show week. Dump PointOrange Showground; Total Park, behind Metro Petroleum, Bathurst Rd, Orange (Lat Long: -33.2908, 149.1091)Potable WaterOrange Showground, Leeds Pde, OrangeHospitalOrange Hospital, 1502 Forest Rd, Orange, ph 02 6369 3000Doctors Surgery95 Peisley St, Orange, ph 02 6393 9600Dentist55-57 Bathurst Rd, Orange, ph 02 6362 1100Pharmacy171 Lords Place, Orange, ph 02 6363 1633SupermarketSeveral grocery stores in CBD

Allora is situated on the Darling Downs in South Western Queensland. The township is located on the New England Highway between Warwick and Toowoomba. Allora is a small farming community with a population of around 1,000. The locals are friendly and community minded welcoming travellers. The Allora Show Society has continued to progressively improve the standard of its shows and facilities earning an excellent reputation for a fine, well designed ground.  Allora is known as 'the best little town on the Downs' it is rich in history and offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a quiet rural setting and enjoy an exploration of yesteryear.Parking: $25pvpn powered (max 7 days), $20pvpn non powered