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Townsville is located halfway between Cape York and Brisbane and lies on the shore of Cleveland Bay. Townsville is a paradise for travellers who desire all the amenities of a big city, but also enjoy a relaxed, friendly lifestyle, tropical weather and easy access around the city. Townsville is surrounded by a diversity of environments, with over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline to explore, as well as the Great Barrier Reef, the Mount Spec National Park rainforest and the rugged bushland of Hervey’s Range.Those visiting Townsville have ample short-term parking options, including , Bluewater Park, Balgal Beach and Toomulla, all of which allow parking for up to 48 hours. Several dump points are located within town and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations.A must see is Riverway, a recreational precinct stretching along 11km of magnificent Ross River frontage that offers walking and bike paths, swimming lagoons, an art gallery, sports stadium and a theatre. Spend time outdoors at the freedom camping areas north of the city and be sure to visit the annual CMCA Dam Fine rally, which is held in the first week of July. CMCA members who attend are invited to stay and use the facilities at Dam Park for the week immediately after, coinciding with the highly anticipated Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreFlinders Square, Flinders St Townsville CityPh: 07 4721 3660 or 1800 801 902www.townsvilleholidays.infoCasual Parking (near retail centre)Dean St car park in the CBD & Thuringowa DrShort ParkingBluewater Park (48hr); Toomulla (48hr); Tooth St, Balgal Beach (48hr); please note that no parking is allowed in Justin St, Balgal BeachDump PointRoss Dam, Kelso; Bluewater; Bushy Parker Park in Rollingstone; Balgal at Tooth St; Bohle’s Little Acre Service Stn, 900 Ingham Rd, Bohle; Black River Stadium, 700 Black River RdPotable WaterDam Park, Kelso; Saunders; Bluewater; Balgal; Bushy Parker Park in RollingstoneHospitalTownsville General, 100 Angus Smith Drv, Douglas, Ph: 07 4796 1111; Mater Hospital, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, Ph: 07 4727 4444Doctors SurgeryAitkenvale Family Health Centre, 295 Ross River Rd; Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 6060; The Doctors, Warburton St, Belgian Gardens, Ph: 07 4781 1111DentistCasey Dentists, 199 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 3324; 1300Smiles, Ground Floor 105 Denham St, Townsville, Ph: 07 4721 1238PharmacyChemist warehouse, 2/21 Stokes St, Ph: 07 4771 2348SupermarketFoodworks, 4 Highrange Dr Thuringowa Central, Ph: 07 4723 8366, Woolworths Sturt St, Ph: 07 4772 6677, 24 Henry St, Ph: 07 4722 4000, 249 Fulham Rd, Ph: 07 4779 2795

Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447

Please note, parking available from 1st Oct - 31st May only (for parking availability in winter, please call first).Old Mac’s Caravan and Motorhome Farm Stay is in a picturesque setting within five kilometres of the Launceston CBD. This is the ideal location for anyone exploring Launceston, with Old Mac’s Farm Stay offering unpowered sites for $20 per vehicle night - Additional charges apply for use of water. Old Mac's Caravan Park is a 44-hectare site that includes a scenic lake to fish from, and can accommodate up to 50 vehicles on site at any one time.The fishery features a large number of rainbow trout to tempt keen fisherman or even the beginner. Fly-fishing lessons are available by appointment. You can also paddleboat, hire a canoe, have a barbecue and use the picnic facilities, or pick some strawberries. The farm and fishery has full disability access, and horse trail rides and riding lessons are available by appointment.Old Mac’s Farm Stay is the perfect place to stay and relax for a while.Cost: Unpowered $20pvpn, fees payable to caretaker. Power extra fee. Please book online at https://www.oldmacsfarm.com/ for power. Parking: Available up to 50 vehiclesOpening Hours: 1st Oct - 31st May (for parking availability in winter, please call first)