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The townships of Brighton and Pontville are located on the outskirts of Greater Hobart, approximately 28 kilometers north of the state’s capital. Situated on the Jordan River, the area is a quiet and peaceful place to stop over with easy access to Hobart’s attractions. Originally settled in 1821, Pontville contains many examples of colonial architecture, including the Police Station (1939), Saint Marks Church (1939) and the Crown Inn (1835). The Crown Inn still operates and sells excellent meals in its dining room. A short drive up the road is the main street of Brighton, a lively town with all the necessary amenities and more. Parking is available for up to 48 hours at the Pontville RV Park, located at Glen Lea Road, for a small fee of $5 per night. A dump point, potable water, covered seating and bins are all available at this site. Within the area are a number of attractions including MONA, the Derwent Valley, Bonorong Park and the city of Hobart.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli RdBrighton, TAS 7017P: 03 6268 7021Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Midland Hwy, Brighton, Tas, 7017Short Term Parking           Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville (48hr), bins, c/seating, water, pets allowed. $5pvpn to Brighton Post Office or Brighton IGA SupermarketDump Point  Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville(Lat Long: -42.687244, 147.260117)Potable Water          Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville, Hospital        Royal Hobart Hospital, 48 Liverpool St, Hobart, 03 6222 8308Doctors Surgery     1 Bedford St, Brighton, 03 6268 1077Dentist           Brighton Dental Centre, 1 Bedford St, BrightonPharmacy     Brighton Discount Drug Store, 172 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 0666Supermarket            IGA, 178 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 1254

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

This friendly bowling club offers a maximum 48 hour stay for free as long as you patronise the club and use their bistro and bar facilities.  Toilets and showers are available in the club house.  They offer unpowered facilities and a dump station.  Enter the camping area via Steven Street.The bar is open everday from 11am until late. The dining room is open for lunch daily from 12noon until 2pm.  Dinner, Sunday to Wednesday is open from 6pm until 8pm.  Dinner, Thursday to Saturday is open from 6pm until 8:30pm.Parking: Parking on site (facilities of club must be used), self containted vehicles only, 48rs, nil cost, pets on lead, WiFi availableOpening Hours: Bar 11.00am - late, Bistro also available