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Sapphire is located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland and is situated approximately 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton. Home to the largest commercial sapphire producing fields in the southern hemisphere, Sapphire has been mined since the late 1800s, when a railway surveyor found red zircons at Retreat Creek and thought they were rubies. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area and it is still possible for anyone to find a gem worth tens of thousands of dollars, so come along and try your luck.Those visiting Sapphire can find short-term parking for up to 48 hours at Sapphire Campground, located in Flagon Alley.  A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this location. There is so much to do when visiting Sapphire, and a particularly great time to visit is in August, when the annual 'Gemfest - Festival of Gems' is held. This Festival is Australia's largest sapphire exhibition and showcases the sapphires and the Gemfields area, which comprises of the towns of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and the Willows. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, SapphirePh: 07 4985 4179www.centralhighlandstourism.org.au Casual Parking       Rubyvale Rd & adjacent side streetsShort Term Parking           Sapphire Campground, Flagon Alley, (48hr)Dump Point  Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyPotable Water          Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyHospital        Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547Doctors Surgery     Gemfields Outpatient Clinic, 984 Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547; Ambulance Station, 1010 Rubyvale RdPharmacy     Pharmaceutical products can be arranged for the next day at the hospitalSupermarket            Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, Ph: 07 4985 4179

Booleroo Centre is a town in the southern Flinders Ranges region of South Australia. Located in the Mount Remarkable District Council local government area, the town is approximately 280 kilometres north of Adelaide.RV travellers will find the town to be an accommodating place to stay, with suitable parking available at Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. Parking is available for up to 48 hours, with powered sites offered at $20 per night and unpowered sites for just $10 per night. Guests will have access to showers, toilets and water, and pets are welcome. As well as potable water being accessible, a dump point is also available for use at the grounds.History, adventure and the essence of country life can all be found within the peaceful township of Booleroo Centre. Well known for its collection of tractors, steam exhibits, stationary engines and equipment associated with rural and agricultural requirements, Booleroo Centre is home to the Booleroo Steam and Traction Preservation Society Museum. The museum features South Australia's largest collection of steam and traction engines, with more than 150 machines on permanent display, and also holds an annual rally where the machines are cranked into action to showcase how they were once used. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Booleroo Centre Post Office32B Arthur St, Booleroo CentrePh: 08 8667 2185Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Arthur St as well as plenty of other streets in town as they are wide.Short Term Parking    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park, 46-54 Arthur St48hrs, $10 unpowered $20 powered, showers, bins, toilets, water, seating, pets welcome. Please contact caretaker Ian on 0438 823 896Dump Point    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. 46-54 Arthur StPotable Water    Booleroo Centre Recreation Ground RV Park. 46-54 Arthur StHospital    3-13 Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2211Doctors Surgery    3-9 Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2046Pharmacy    11a Stephen St – Ph: 08 8667 2044Supermarket    IGA, 40 Stephen St

Port Augusta is perfectly positioned within a three hour drive from Adelaide; an arm’s reach of the majestic Flinders Ranges; located on the quiet waterways at the head of Spencer Gulf; and is the doorway to the South Australian outback.Within Port Augusta is the Wadlata Outback Centre, providing visitors with an introduction to life in the Australian outback. The information centre recently had a million dollar upgrade and offers visitors an unbelievable journey through the evolution of the Flinders Ranges and the outback of South Australia.The Motorhome Park on Power Station Road is the ideal base to stop and explore this scenic region. A dump point and other facilities are available at the Park, with potable water located just one kilometre from Port Augusta at the Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station.Modern shopping facilities are located within a friendly mall atmosphere and there are a number of historic places of interest that can be enjoyed while on a leisurely heritage walk through the town.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wadlata Outback Centre, 41 Flinders TerracePh: 08 8641 9193wadlata@portaugusta.sa.gov.auwww.wadlata.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Woolworths/Big W car park off Wharflands Esp. (cnr Gibson St & El Alamein Rd, adj. to skatepark)Short Term Parking           Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct), $10.00 pvpn, (96hr)Dump Point  Motorhome Park, Power Station Rd (adjoining ETSA Oval Precinct). Free for staying guests otherwise $3 fee to use. Potable Water          Coles Express Shell Meteor Service Station, cnr Highway 1 & Stirling Rd, Port Augusta East (1km from Port Augusta)Hospital        71 Hospital Rd, Ph: 08 8648 5500Doctors Surgery     Augusta Westside Medical Centre, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 2100Pharmacy     Crossroads Pharmacies, 25 Loudon Rd, Ph: 08 8642 5655Supermarket            Coles Supermarket, Augusta Hwy, Ph: 08 8641 0202; Woolworths, 25 Tassie St, Ph: 08 8642 2600; Foodland Supermarket, 23 Loudon St, Ph: 08 8642 2589