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Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

Dongara is situated on the Irwin River approximately 350km north-west of Perth on the Brand Highway. It is the first town after leaving Perth at the end of the Indian Ocean Drive along Western Australia’s iconic Coral Coast region. Dongara’s twin town of Port Denison lies on the opposite side of the Irwin River and is the home to a successful rock lobster fishing fleet.A charming coastal town Dongara offers beautiful beaches, boardwalks, and lookouts for viewing the estuary, flora and fauna. Visitors can enjoy scenic nature by kayaking through the river or bird watching in the hut along the river.Stretch your legs by choosing one of the five Thungarra Trails or the Dongara Heritage Walk. One of the trails will guide you around the tranquil river where it is protected from the wind and shows off the fantastic bird life especially around the estuary. Flyers can be obtained from the visitors’ centre. You can also try your hand at fishing. Great fishing spots are on the jetty near the Big 4 Caravan Park or further down on the groin near the Obelisk, South Beach or near Seaspray Caravan Park. Whiting and Tailor are the main fish you may catch from the shore. No luck catching your own, raw local seafood is available for purchase from Seaz Denison Seafood or buy some fish and chips from the local fish and chip shop in Dongara or from the Port Store in Port Denison.Tour the multi award winning Illegal Tender Rum Distillery Co, sample their premium spirits and enjoy a behind the scenes, in depth and sensory experience in the world of rum making. Their Sister Distillery, StableViews Distillery, are the only locally made Gin distillery along the Coral Coast. Made with Australian Botanical’s this create the dry “Australian” gin. Head to their website for opening hours, contact details and more: https://illegaltenderrumco.com/  https://stableviewsdistillery.com.au/Dongara Town Oval offers 24-hour parking for self-contained travellers at a charge of $10 per vehicle. There is a free dump point available on-site and potable water is located nearby at the Port Denison Foreshore, opposite the Point Leander Drive & George Street intersection.The town has plenty of services to stock up on for your travels and make sure you visit the Dongara Port Denison Visitor Centre to score yourself some local souvenirs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dongara-Port Denison Visitor Centre, 11-13 Waldeck St, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1404Casual Parking       Dongara Town Oval, Cnr Waldeck & Walton St. There are also a few parks at the front of the VIC and in Moreton Tce along the yellow buildingShort Term Parking           Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St, 24hr, $10pvpn.Dump Point  Dongara Town Oval, Waldeck St. Note: this is not the same spot on the oval as the short-term parkingPotable Water          Free potable water is available on Point Leander Drive in Port Denison at the George Street intersection.Hospital        Dongara Eneabba Mingenew Health Service, 48 Blenheim Rd, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 0200Doctors Surgery     Dongara Medical Centre, 290 Point Leander Dr, Ph: 08 9927 2907Dentist           Dongara Dental Clinic, 48 Blenheim Rd, Ph: 08 9921 4795Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, Shop 9, 33 Moreton Tce, Ph: 08 9927 1132Supermarket            IGA plus liquor, 25 Moreton Tce, Dongara, Ph: 08 9927 1021, Riverbend Foodworks, 242 Point Leander Dr Port Denison Ph: 08 9927 1226

St Helens is the largest town in the north-east coast of Tasmania, located on Georges Bay. This scenic bayside town is approximately 165 kilometres east of Launceston and 265 kilometres from Hobart. Known as the game fishing capital of Tasmania, St Helen is surrounded by scenic white, pristine sand, making it a popular tourist destination for both keen anglers and those looking to relax and unwind.Those visiting St Helens can find short-term parking on the Cnr of Tully St & Young Street. Stays are limited to 24 hours and are free of charge. Potable water and a dump point are also found here.St Helens is the perfect base when exploring the north-coast. From town, you can explore stunning Binalong Bay and the Bay of Fires, which extends to Eddystone Point. The Bay of Fires is a scenic coast of white sandy beaches dotted with giant granite boulders. Or, a popular activity in town is the breathtaking, one hour return walk to St Helens Point where you will find spectacular Peron Dunes and a vast ocean beach.Tourist/Visitor Centre       61 Cecilia St, St Helens TASPh: 03 6376 1479 / 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.auwww.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking       Bowen Street, St Helens, - long vehicle parking provided to access supermarkets etc; Georges Bay Esplanade, St Helens – foreshore area – long vehicles able to park; Parking off Cecilia Street (main street through St Helens) – Visitor Information Centre car parkShort Term Parking           St Helens Sporting Complex, Cnr of Tully St & Young St (24hr), all RVs welcome as long as they are fully self contained.Dump Point  Cnr of Tully St & Young StPotable Water          Cnr of Tully St & Young StHospital        Circassian St, Ph: 03 6376 5222Doctors Surgery     11 Pendrigh Pl, Ph: 03 6376 1777Dentist           75 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 2359Pharmacy     36 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1374Supermarket            Hilly’s Value Plus, 23 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1161; St Helens Supa IGA, Shop 4, 29/35 Cecilia St, Ph: 03 6376 1177