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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

Mundubbera is a town in the Wide Bay Burnett region of Queensland, located on the Burnett Highway, 405 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 200 kilometres west of Bundaberg. Mundubbera is built on the bank of the Burnett River and claims to be the ‘Citrus Capital of Queensland’, a fact reinforced by having a 'big mandarin' (known sometimes as the Enormous Ellendale) to greet visitors who approach the town from the coast. The Mundubbera area was first settled by Europeans in the late 1840s. In 1848 Mundubbera Station was established as a sheep grazing property and the following year the Archer brothers, who were to become some of the largest landholders in Central Queensland, moved into the area.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Mundubbera Showground located in Bunce Street. Sites are $22 per vehicle per night and a time limit of 24 hours applies. Potable water can be obtained from both Archer Park & Bicentennial Park, and a dump point is located on Bauer Street.Mundubbera is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Local attractions include Bicentennial Park, home to a steam train and a tree grown from a seed gathered from the Lone Pine at Gallipoli. The nearby Auburn River National Park is a good location to find Queensland Lungfish, a rare living fossil found only in the Burnett and Mary Rivers. This Park is popular with bushwalkers and rock climbers. It features cascades, great swimming spots, caves, balancing rocks and superb scenery.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Mundubbera Heritage Information Centre, Bicentennial Park,Durong Rd, Mundubbera QLDPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.auwww.northburnett.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Bauer St, entrance to Lyons StShort Term Parking           Mundubbera Showground, Bunce St, $22 pn, (24hr); Black Stump Rest Area, Burnett HwyDump Point  Bauer StPotable Water          Archer Park & Bicentennial ParkHospital        Leichhardt St, Ph: 07 4165 5200Doctors Surgery     Orton St Ph: 07 4165 3666Pharmacy     24 Lyons St, Ph: 04 4165 4537Supermarket            IGA, 48-50 Lyons St, Ph: 07 4165 4180

Minnipa is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula, 34km west of Wudinna, in the midst of South Australia’s grain belt. Apex Park camping ground is on the main Eyre Highway and a convenient stopover point when traversing the Nullarbor.Parking is available on-site for up to 96 hours and caters for vehicles of all sizes. A donation for the stay is greatly appreciated. The park facilities include covered seating, coin-operated barbecues, toilets and a dump point. Pets on a lead are welcome. The town is well equipped with a general store, roadhouse, pub, vet clinic and a mechanic.The main attraction of Minnipa is the fascinating granite rock formations. Pildappa Rock is just a 20-minute drive and is the largest wave rock on the Eyre Peninsula. Also worth visiting is the Minnipa Agricultural Centre, and if you have time a day trip to sheep station country in the Gawler Ranges National Park, northeast of Minnipa is a must.Cost: Donation BoxParking: 96hrs, seating, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on leadOpening Hours: 7 days