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Hughenden, situated on the Flinders Highway and the Flinders River, is the hub of the mid north-west of Queensland. It is predominantly a grazing area, with cattle properties to the north and sheep grazing to the south. The town has many attractions, with four national parks, gem fields, mountainous volcanic basalt country, sweeping black soil plains and rich fossil dinosaur areas. The most famous of these areas, Porcupine Gorge, has been carved out of a basalt lava-flow by Porcupine Creek, giving beautiful soft colours to the walls towering 150 metres over the water. The Gorge offers camping, bird watching and swimming, and a diverse range of flora and fauna live amongst the brilliantly coloured sandstone rocks. Kooroorinya Falls Nature Reserve is another great spot for fishing, camping, bushwalking and swimming. The Flinders Discovery Centre on Gray Street is also the Visitor Information Centre. It has an excellent exhibition of dinosaur fossils from around the world as well as fossils from the local area. ‘Mutt’, a life size, full-bodied Muttaburrasaurus model, is situated in the middle of town on the two main incoming roads to Hughenden.Visitors to Hughenden can find short-term parking at Hughenden RV Parking Area on Stansfield Street. There is no fee to stay here however, vehicles must be self-contained and a 1 week time limit applies. Potable water and a dump point are also located the RV Parking Area as well as at McLaren Street, (outside Ergon Energy depot). Hughenden is a typical larger country town and is just the place to rest and replenish your supplies while taking your time exploring the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Hughenden VIC, 37 Gray St, Hughenden QLDPh: 07 4741 2970info@flinders.qld.gov.auwww.visithughenden.com.auCasual Parking       Brodie St & Gray StShort Term Parking           Hughenden RV Parking Area, self-contained vehicles only, dump point, basic camp kitchen, potable water, nil charge, 1 week time limit.Dump Point  Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St, (outside Ergon Energy depot)Potable Water          Hughenden RV Parking Area, Stansfield StMcLaren St or Little Ave (Near River)Hospital        Richmond Hill, Ph: 07 4741 2800Pharmacy     37 - 41 Brodie St, Ph: 07 4741 1631Supermarket            Food Works, 13 Gray St, Ph: 07 4741 1670; SPAR, 31 Moran St, Ph: 07 4741 1109

Narrogin is a progressive and thriving rural community in the Wheatbelt South region of Western Australia, approximately 192 kilometres south-east of Perth.Narrogin also has the delightful Dryandra Woodland nearby, home to the state emblem, the numbat. The Woodland is also home to the Barna Mia Animal Sanctuary, which offers nocturnal tours and a chance to see some endangered marsupials in their natural habitat.Short term parking is available in town, along Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard. Free Recreational Vehicle parking is permitted to the south of and no closer than 20 metres of the Old Goods Shed. Stays are also permitted on the south side of Town, at the Narrogin Railway Dam Recreational Vehicle Free Stay area which is located on the Railway Dam Reserve - entry is adjacent to the Mokine Road and Gibson Street intersection. For longer stays, Narrogin Caravan Park offers visitors a site for up to 72 hours. Potable water and a dump point can be found at the Dryandra Country Visitor Centre, on the corner of Park and Fairway streets in Narrogin. Foxes Lair is an attractive picnic spot with abundant wildflowers in spring and an arboretum with a number of choice walking trails; Yilliminning Rock is another picnic area that offers panoramic views of wildflowers.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Narrogin & Dryandra Country Visitor Centre 1 Pioneer Dr, Narrogin WAPh: 08 9881 2064Email: visitorcentre@narrogin.wa.gov.auWeb: www.dryandratourism.org.auCasual Parking          Cnr Park St & Fairway StShort Term ParkingIn town, on Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard. Free Recreational Vehicle parking is permitted to the south of and no closer than 20 metres of the Old Goods Shed. On the south side of Town, the Narrogin Railway Dam Recreational Vehicle Free Stay area is located on the Railway Dam Reserve - entry is adjacent to the Mokine Road and Gibson Street intersection.https://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/play/tourism/free-stay-area.aspxLong Term Parking  Narrogin Caravan Park, 81 Williams Rd & Narrakine Rd, Narrogin WA, (72hr), vehicles up to 11m. For further information see this link to the Shire’s website: https://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/play/narrogin-caravan-park.aspxDump Point   RV site on Fairway Street in the Old Goods Shed Yard.Potable Water            Narrogin Caravan Park, Williams Rd & Narrakine Rd, Arts Narrogin, cnr Park St & Fairway St, Narrogin;Hospital          Williams Rd, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 0333Doctors Surgery       Earl St, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 1333; Williams Rd, Narrogin, Ph: 08 9881 1100Dentist            Smiles in Narrogin, Bintamilling Arcade, Ph: 08 9881 5573; Narrogin Dental Group, Federal St, Ph: 08 9881 1131Pharmacy       Maxwells Pharmacy, Federal St, Ph: 08 9881 1006; Amcal Chemist, Fortune St, Ph: 08 9881 1963Supermarket  Coles, Ensign St, Ph: 08 9881 1844; Narrogin Fresh, Kipling St, Ph: 08 9881 1654

Tailem Bend is situated on the cliffs of the Murray River, 99 kilometres east of Adelaide. The town came to be with the arrival of the railway line in 1887, and now thrives on pig farming, dairying and grain growing in the area.The Tailem Bend Football Club is found on Granites Road, and offers sites for $10 per vehicle per night. Please call the caretaker, Brian, to pay your fees and advise your length of stay (this is negotiable). Brian will also provide access to toilets, showers, and a BBQ on request. Potable water is provided, and pets are permitted on leads. During the football season meals are available for purchase on Thursday and Saturday evenings.For a glimpse into the pioneer era, “Old Tailem Town” is a theme park displaying the life of the settlers from 1860 to 1960. Or for those feeling brave, the park also offers nightly Ghost Tours.Cost: $10pvpn. Record of town expenditure is recorded at this site so please feel free to put your receipts etc into the box provided.Parking: Water, pets on leads, access to toilets, shower & BBQ (contact Brian), time limit neg. Keep left on entering towards netball courts, camping area under trees. Meals available Thurs & Sat during football season.Opening Hours: 7 days