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Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.It is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.The ‘Horse-yards’ campgroundBush camping with pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $20 per vehicle per night.

Railton is a small town located 20km inland from Devonport, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The town was originally named Redwater Creek, and became Railton after the construction of the tramway line in the 1860s. Early settlers to the area, mainly farmers and timber workers, lived in slab huts and by the 1900s, Railton had a flourishing timber trade with two sawmills. The towns wide main street was originally built for the bullock teams making their way to the railway station to unload the produce and timber, while the cement works and lime works give an insight into the past of the town.Railway Park which is located on The Esplanade, just off Foster Street, offers those with self-contained vehicles parking for up to 96 hours. Sites are free of charge, and visitors will have access to a dump point and potable water. Railton is a fantastic place to visit and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that the town has on offer. The Looking Glass Cottage is a magical experience of fibre optic displays. The cottage houses many animated fibre optic lamps, Christmas trees and decorations and gift ideas from lava and glitter lamps. The Looking Glass Cottage also has the Visitor Information Centre, where free guided tours of the topiary can be arranged. The nearby streams and Mersey River offer trout and fly fishing and swimming. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Railton VIC, 5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield TASPh: 03 6491 1036kvic@kentish.tas.gov.auwww.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au or www.kentish.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonShort Term Parking           Railway Park, Esplanade, Railton (96hr)CMCA RV Park - 15 Esplanade, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpvn non CMCA Members, 14 night max stay in any 21 day period, dump point, potable water, pets on lead welcomeDump Point  Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonPotable Water          Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111Doctors Surgery     Medical Centre, 1 Henry St Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1166Pharmacy     33 Foster St, Railton TAS, PH: 03 6496 1023Supermarket            IGA, 46 Main St, Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1306; IGA, 79 Gilbert St, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 1151

Often referred to as South Australia’s slice of paradise, the lush roses, nature walks and local beers and wines make any trip to Renmark worthwhile. Located 254 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this lovely town is perched on the banks of the Murray River. RV travellers are encouraged to make the most of stopping via Renmark due to its excellent RV facilities. Plush's Bend offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 7 days for $1 per vehicle per night. Toilets are available on-site. Alternate parking is located at TM Price Park. It too offers parking for up to 24 hours at $15 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles. A dump point and potable water can be located on Cowra Street.  To learn more about this fantastic town, the local visitor information centre should be your first stop. Here you can find useful tourist information, interpretive displays, souvenirs and booking agents for the much-loved river cruises. Oh, and make sure you check out the Heritage Steam Vessel moored behind the centre on the riverfront! Tourist/Visitor Information CentreRenmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre84 Murray Ave, RenmarkPh: 08 8586 6704www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/discoverCasual Parking (near retail centre)Murray Ave (adjacent to VIC) and Renmark AveShort Term ParkingBooking Site: www.discoverrenmark.com.au/accommodation/rv-parks-campgroundsPlush's Bend RV Park 30 online bookable sites (15 numbered riverfront sites and 15 sites within the Unallocated Section), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles only (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) with camper trailers only accepted in the Unallocated Section. NO tent camping. Toilets, Boat Ramp at the siteSS Ellen Park 7 online bookable sites (4 powered and 3 unpowered), maximum 7 nights in any 14-day period, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard) and camper trailers only (NO tent camping). Toilets, Boat Ramp at the site TM Price Rotary Park - overnight stays only, 5 online bookable sites, fully self-contained vehicles (fitted and plumbed grey water tanks onboard), NO tent camping.  BBQ,  picnic & grass area, toilets, adjacent to Sturt HighwayDump PointCowra St, RenmarkLat: -34.1694, Long: 140.7449Potable WaterCowra St, RenmarkHospital185 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8580 4100Doctors Surgery65 Thurk St, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 4111Dentist131 Ral Ral Ave, Renmark – Ph: 08 8586 6651PharmacyUnited Discount Chemist, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 4842Priceline Pharmacy, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6331SupermarketWoolworths, Renmark Ave – Ph: 08 8580 4202Foodland, Ral Ral Ave – Ph: 08 8586 6741