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Wongan Hills is situated approx 190 kilometres north-east of Perth, and is a small rural town packed with historical sites. Although discovered in the 1830s, the town was not officially proclaimed until 1911 with the opening of the railway line. The buildings within the town reflect this era; the Museum being housed in the original hospital building and the hotel of similar vintage.Today, the town has all the conveniences needed for the mobile traveller. The Tourist Information Centre, housed in the old Railway Station building, is a great place to start your exploration. The staff, who are immensely proud of their town, will be only too happy to assist you with information and a cuppa. In wildflower season there are tours from the centre which take in the beauty of the landscape; brochures are available from the Tourist Information Centre, where the dump point is also located.Places to visit while in town include the Pioneer Museum with true life displays depicting the early pioneer days. Among other historical sites is the place of the first commercially grown wheat crop in the region and the Lake Hinds School, the first school in the district.The Agricultural Research Station conducts guided tours from June to November. It started in 1925 to study light land farming and it is now a main crop breeding station. Prior notice of visits is necessary. The Ballidu Craft Shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, and is full of locally made crafts.Visit Mount O'Brien for a picnic while taking in the expansive view of the area. Dingo Rock is a large rock and fauna reserve with an Aboriginal water hole and an abundance of flowers in late winter and early spring. Reynoldson's Reserve and Gathercole Reserve are also incredible places to enjoy and appreciate the display of wildflowers.After your days of travelling and sightseeing, Wongan Hills Hotel is a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy a cool drink and a meal. For a quick bite or a sit down meal, the Liberty Roadhouse has a cafe known as Ah Wong's. The IGA Shopping Centre has a meal outlet with quality food including a Sunday roast (special price for families).The Historic Railway Precinct, off Wongan Road, has an area available for overnight short stays. If you are looking for a longer stay to fully appreciate this town, the Recreational Grounds next to the PCYC Building, the swimming pool area south of the Bowling Club and 'The Gap', off Piawaning Road all have designated areas.Wongan Hills is a friendly place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wongan Hills VIC, 49 Fenton Place, Wongan Hills WAPh: 08 9671 1973Email: wongantourism@westnet.com.auCasual Parking       Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdShort Term ParkingWongan Hills Parking Area, off Ninan St, 96hrs, toiletsLong Term Parking            Recreational Grounds, 96hrsDump Point  49 Fenton Place (outside front of Visitor Information Centre).Potable Water          Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdHospital        Ackland St, Ph: 08 9691 1222Doctors Surgery     Cnr of Mitchell St & Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1000Dentist           1 Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1267Pharmacy     IGA Complex, Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1157Supermarket            Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1010

Yandanooka is located in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 348km north of Perth. The name comes from an Aboriginal term meaning ‘plenty of hilly country in sight’. Thomas Whitfield was the first European settler to the region in the 1850s, and when the Midland Railway opened in 1895, a siding was built at the current town site. Later the siding was moved 4 kilometres south, and in 1919 the town was gazetted.For those visiting the region, The Yandanooka Town Hall offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge. Toilets are available, and pets on leads are permitted.Yandanooka Town Hall is the perfect base to explore all the region has the offer, as it is ideally located 20 minutes from the town of Three Springs, where you will find a variety of services including doctor and dentist. The region is best visited during ‘Wildflower Season’ between August and September.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd, turn onto Yandanooka North East Road, follow for approx. 400m (first parking and is found directly off the first bend)Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, toilets, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7days

Kerang is a rural town located 25km inland from the Murray River, just south of the New South Wales border, between the historic Murray River border town of Swan Hill and the agricultural community of Cohuna. Kerang's symbol is a flying ibis. The area around Kerang is dotted with lagoons and lakes and is believed to have the most populous ibis rookeries in the world, with an estimated 200,000 ibis using the area for breeding each year, along with many other waterbirds.Those visiting Kerang can find short-term parking at Kerang Turf Club, located on Park Rd. There is no fee to stay here, however, vehicles must be self-contained. Pets are permitted on leads, and mobile coverage is available. The dump point and potable water are both to be found at Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd.Kerang is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers. There are a number of specialty shops within town, as well as two supermarkets and a variety of eateries. Kerang's Visitor Information Centre can be found at the Lester Smith Lookout Tower, located at the corner of Wellington Street and Shadforth Street. The tower was built in 1883 as a water storage and offers panoramic views of the area from the viewing area at the top.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Sir John Gorton Library & Information CentreCnr Murray Valley Hwy & Shadforth St, KerangPh: 03 5452 1546library@gls.vic.gov.auwww.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       Atkinson Park & Kerang Memorial Hall/RSL rest area on Murray Valley Hwy, KerangShort Term Parking           Kerang Turf Club, Park Rd 72hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, waterDump Point  Kerang Saleyards, Markets RdLat: -35.7372Long: 143.9277Potable Water          Kerang Saleyards, Markets Rd and at the Turf Club, Park RdHospital        13 Burgoyne St, Kerang Ph: 03 5450 9200Doctors Surgery     34 Fitzroy St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1366; Unit 13/47 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1288Dentist           42 Wellington St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 2204Pharmacy     30 Victoria St, Kerang Ph: 03 5452 1010Supermarket            IGA, 60 Victoria St Kerang; Woolworths, 12-18 Nolan St Kerang