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Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking       Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking           Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point   Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water          See General store & VIC for locationsHospital        21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist           Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy     Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100

Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

Tailem Bend is situated on the mighty Murray River 99kms east of Adelaide and was created when the railway came through in 1886. The railway station is a must see and the Tailem Info Station is located in the main street. The town is full of history and ‘Old Tailem Town’ is the best place to discover the days gone by, with the oldest building in the pioneer village dating around 1870.Casual parking can be found in Railway Terrace, where potable water is also available. Short-term parking is at Tailem Bend Forest and at the Princess and Dukes Highway intersection for 24hrs at no charge at both places. Long-term parking is located at Tailem Bend Oval in Granites Road for a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. There is a 72hr limit at the oval. The dump point is on the Princess Highway, close to the town sign with the locomotive.While in the region, take in the Murray River and take the opportunity to do a spot of boating and fishing.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tailem Bend Information Station Railway Tce, Ph: 08 8572 4277Casual Parking       C/park opp Foodland on Railway Tce and c/park in front of Railway StationShort Term Parking           Tailem Bend Forest, The Pines,Princess Hwy, 24hrs, nil charge, bins, m/coverage, pets on lead. Princess Hwy & Dukes Hwy intersection, 24hrs, nil charge, mobile coverage, pets on lead.Long Term Parking            Tailem Bend Oval (Football Club), Granites Rd 72hrs, $10pvpn, tlts, bins, water, m/coverage, pets on lead.Dump Point  Princess Hwy South, close to town stone sign with locomotive. Lat: -35.2691 Long: 139.4583Potable Water          Railway Tce, between public tlts & railway stationHospital        74 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5800Doctors Surgery     70 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5897Dentist           Nearest dentist is at Murray BridgePharmacy     Tailem Bend Pharmacy, 75 Railway Tce 08 8572 3435Supermarket            IGA Foodland, 113 Railway Tce 08 8572 3866