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Boonah is located just one hour's drive from Brisbane and a half hour drive from the Gold Coast. The region is known as the Scenic Rim, encompassing vast mountain ranges, rainforests, valleys and peaceful lakes. Boonah is a great place to enjoy some laid back shopping, with an array of galleries featuring talented local artists specialising in painting, photography and sculpture. The Templin Museum showcases the rich farming history of the region with its strong German influence. Parking is available in Walter, Park and Railway Streets, all within walking distance of the shops. While browsing take the opportunity to relax in one of the many cafes. Potable water and a dump point are located at Boonah Showground Caravan Park.The friendly volunteers at the VIC will be only too happy to help you with information. Pick up the brochures for the four themed drive tours, all with their own unique character. The Colourful Characters Trail for history, Inspiration Trail for those who appreciate art, Serenity Trail for the outdoors, and the bird watchers can follow the Feathered Friends Trail. Visit some of the national parks where you can take a day hike or a short stroll to enjoy spectacular views. Sample the local wines at Kooroomba Vineyards, just a short drive town. Boonah is a very friendly country town and the locals are proud of where they live. So, when visiting this area, don't forget to ask a local to find that special place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Bicentennial Park, 20 Boonah-Fassifern Rd, Boonah QLDPh: 07 5463 2233vic@scenicrim.qld.gov.auwww.scenicrim.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Walter St, Park St & Railway StShort & Long Term Parking        Boonah Showground Caravan Park, Ph: 07 5463 4080, (96hr); Free overnight parking for self contained vehicles available VIC car park from 4.00pm - 8.00am, (24hr); Kalbar Showground Caravan Park, George St, Ph: 07 5463 7360Dump Point  Boonah Showground Caravan Park, Melbourne StPotable Water          Boonah Showground Caravan Park, Boonah VICHospital        Leonard St, Ph: 07 5463 3300Doctors Surgery     High St, Ph: 07 5463 1200; Leonard St, Ph: 07 5463 2266Dentist           Yeates Ave, Ph: 07 5463 1034Pharmacy     Terry Foote Pharmacy, High St, Ph: 07 5463 1542Supermarket            IGA Supermarket, 58 High St, Ph: 07 5463 1031

Manildra is a small town located halfway between Orange and Parkes, in the Cabonne Shire, New South Wales. Built on the banks of the Mandagery Creek in the heart of a farming community, the town is approximately five hours from Sydney.The Manildra Showground on Orange Street is only 2km from the CBD and provides visitors with access to a dump point, potable water, and parking is $20 per vehicle per night for a powered site or $15 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site.The town’s Amusu Theatre is the longest, continually operating picture theatre in Australia, and adjacent to the theatre is the Manildra Movie Poster Museum, housing around 20,000 uniquely Australian movie posters. Manildra is also home to a hotel, bowling club, local winery and cellar door, and is a popular stopover for travellers visiting the Parkes Radio Telescope, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and the Canowindra Hot Air Balloon Festival.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Manildra Post Office & Store73 Kiewa St, Manildra NSWPh: 02 6364 5287council@cabonne.nsw.gov.auwww.cabonnecountry.com Casual Parking       Derowie St, Manildra NSWShort Term Parking           Manildra Showground, Orange St, Manildra NSW (2km), pwr $25 pvpn; unpwr $15 pvpnDump Point  Manildra Showground, Orange St, Manildra NSWPotable Water          Manildra Showground, Orange St, Manildra NSWHospital        Molong, Orange or ParkesDoctors Surgery     67-69 Kiewa St, Manildra, Ph: 02 6364 5901Dentist           Dr Andrew Green, 93 Bank St, Molong, Ph: 02 6366 8033Pharmacy     Manildra Pharmacy, 79-81 Kiewa St, Manildra NSW, Ph: 02 6364 5770Supermarket            Manildra Store, 73 Kiewa St, Manildra NSW, Ph: 02 6364 5287

Warracknabeal is located 331 north-west of Melbourne, on the Henty Highway. The towns name is said to derive from an Aboriginal expression, 'place of the big gums shading the water hole.' Today, Warracknabeal is the business and service centre of the northern Wimmera and southern Mallee districts. Casual parking is available in Jamoueau Street, and for those wishing to stay and explore the region, Warracknabeal Caravan Park, located on Lyle Street, offers short and long-term parking options. Unpowered sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night and powered sites are $20 per vehicle per night, which includes access to the dump point and potable water. Warracknabeal is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Attractions in town include the Wheatland Museum, with its comprehensive collection of farm machinery and agriculture related artifacts. The Historical Centre houses a collection of items such as furniture, pictures, maps and personal items found in the homes of the pioneers of the era. Why not take a stroll along the walking tracks on either side of the Yarriambiack Creek, where the majestic gums lining the banks attract many varieties of native birds and animals. The northern section of the creek provides an area for recreational activities including water skiing, boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warracknabeal VIC, 119 Scott St, Warracknabeal VICPh: 03 5398 1632warrack@netconnect.com.au Casual Parking       Jamoueau St, Woolcock St, Phillips St & Lyle StShort Term Parking           Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Lyle St, $15 unpowered site, $20 powered siteLong Term Parking            Warracknabeal Caravan Park, Lyle St, $15 unpowered site, $20 powered siteDump Point  Warracknabeal Caravan ParkPotable Water          Warracknabeal Caravan ParkHospital        Warracknabeal Caravan Park; Dimboola Rd, Ph: 03 5398 1000Doctors Surgery     51 Scott St, Ph: 03 5394 1880Dentist           47 Lyle St, Ph: 03 5398 1553Pharmacy     106 Scott St, Ph: 03 5394 1300Supermarket            Fishers Supermarket, 171 Scotts St, Ph: 03 5394 1500; Foodworks, 112 Scotts St, Ph: 03 5398 1003