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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

Warren is a bustling rural town situated on the banks of the Macquarie River, 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 540 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering an area of nearly 11,000 square kilometres, Warren Shire is home to more than 2,700 warm and friendly people and has an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and wheat, oat and cotton growing. There are plenty of things to see and do in Warren, where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, bowling, tennis, shopping, fishing, a stroll along the River Red Gum Walk, or a picnic in one of the several parks located along the beautiful Macquarie River.There are two areas in the centre of Warren that are suitable for recreational vehicle parking and in addition to the quality facilities of the Macquarie Valley Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles are able to park at the Bob Christenson Reserve for up to 96 hours. A public dump point and potable water are easily accessible at Oxley Park.Warren is also the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by taking a day trip to some of the local towns and villages such as Collie, Nevertire, Quambone and Carinda. Further afield is the Macquarie Marches, one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. A trip to the Tiger Bay Wetlands on the outskirts of the township is also a must. Here you will find a scenic walking trail around the wetlands area with the convenience of picnic tables and off-road parking.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warren VIC, 69 Burton St, Warren NSW Ph: 02 6847 6665Casual Parking       Burton St, S of roundabout; Lawson St, E of Burton StShort & Long Term Parking        Warren has an excellent free camping area for self-contained vehicles. Lying alongside the Macquarie River and within comfortable walking distance to town.Shorter term (during the day) there is parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Toilets attached. Dump Point  Oxley Park, Warren (On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Potable Water          Oxley Park, Warren ( On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Hospital        Warren Multi-Purpose Health Centre, Dr Kater Drive, WarrenDoctors Surgery     Lawson St, Warren; Warren Family Health Centre, Lawson StDentist           Warren Dental Clinic, Dr Milton Quigley, 132 Dubbo St, WarrenPharmacy     Anderson’s Pharmacy, 128 Dubbo St, WarrenSupermarket            IGA, 106-110 Dubbo St, Warren; SPAR Supermarket, 118-120 Dubbo St, Warren

Located in the Moreton Bay Region of South East Queensland, Woodford offers a little taste of the country right on the city’s doorstep. This quiet town is a charming destination that offers a little something for everyone. Noted for its wide streets, grand old hotel and colonial style shops, it was one of the earliest settlements within the surrounding area. For RV travellers who would like to pay the town a visit, there is a free 20-hour parking area available to self-contained vehicles. Located at Cruice Park on Cruice Drive, there are toilets and bins available. Pets are also permitted on leads. If you plan to stay a little longer, Woodford Showgrounds offers unpowered sites for $15 per vehicle per night. This rate includes access to showers, toilets and water, and power is available for an additional fee. There is a 7-day maximum stay at the showgrounds, and pets on leads are permitted. The town’s dump point is also conveniently located at the showgrounds.Whether you plan to take a dip at Stony Creek’s swimming hole or view the magnificent colours lighting up the evening sky at Woodford Water Tower (Windows of Woodford), you will have a great time in this delightful town. While a visit will be enjoyable all-year round, the Folk Festival and Woodford Show are loved events that will make for a great excuse to stay.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Moreton Bay Hinterland Visitor Information Centre127 Archer St, WoodfordPh: 07 5422 9900Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Between 84 – 114 Archer St and in the long vehicle parks at 81 Archer St.Short Term Parking           Cruice Park, Cruice Dr Woodford.20hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, toilets, bins, covered seating, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd Woodford.$15pvpn unpowered, 7 night stay limit, showers, toilets, water, bins, pets on lead. Power for additional chargeDump Point  Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd WoodfordLat: -26.947608, Long: 152.70062Potable Water          Woodford Showgrounds, Neurum Rd WoodfordDoctors Surgery     64 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5434 5000Closest ambulance station is at Caboolture, 25mins away. Operates 24/7.Dentist           117 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5422 9380Pharmacy     4/110 Archer St, Woodford – Ph: 07 5496 1228Supermarket            1/73 Archer St & Cnr George St Woodford