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Uralla is a quaint little town just 20km south-west of Armidale. The name Uralla originates from the dialect of the local Anaiwan people and means ‘meeting place’. Aptly named, Uralla is located 501 kilometres north of Sydney and 485 kilometres south of Brisbane at the meeting of Thunderbolt’s Way and the New England Highway. In 1852 a gold rush struck in the Rocky River; the prospect of gold attracted more than 5,000 people to the area and three years later the area of Uralla was given town status. The town would experience several more gold rushes as the years progressed, each leaving the town with lasting developments including churches, schools, hotels, and so forth.For those travelling along the New England Highway, and are looking for a place to rest, short-term parking can be found at the Golf Club, this site has room for a few vehicles with a small fee for use of facilities. The Showground also has sites available with amenities, water and power.A short stroll around town offers the opportunity to browse the antiquarian bookshop, antique stores and art galleries. Indulge your sweet tooth at the old-fashioned lolly shop, visit Thunderbolt’s grave, or just sit and enjoy a meal or glass of local wine at one of the many cafes or historical hotels. Visitors to the photogenic Virginia Creeper-clad Gostwyck Chapel on the scenic drive towards Dangars Gorge, could be forgiven for thinking that they had suddenly been transported to rural England. Just past this however, the unique octagonal Deeargee Station woolshed is a reminder that this is truly the Australian countryside. Uralla’s Heritage Walking Tour is the ideal way to view the well-preserved historic buildings and houses that lend an air of old-world charm.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Uralla VIC, 104 Bridge St, Uralla NSWPh: 02 6778 6420visit@uralla.comwww.uralla.com Big rigs are requested to park out the front rather than enter car park at rear of centreCasual Parking       Salisbury St, opp the VICShort Term Parking           Uralla Golf Club, Plane Ave, facilities available for small fee; Uralla Showground, King StLong Term Parking            Fossicking Area, 6km W of Uralla, follow Kingstown Rd, turn right into Devoncourt RdDump Point  Uralla Pioneer Cemetery, John Street UrallaPotable Water          Uralla Pioneer Cemetery, John Street UrallaHospital        Rusden St Armidale, Ph: 02 6776 9500, (35kms)Doctors Surgery     Uralla Clinic, 32 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 3999Pharmacy     72 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 5011Supermarket            Foodworks, 100 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 4502

Townsville is located halfway between Cape York and Brisbane and lies on the shore of Cleveland Bay. Townsville is a paradise for travellers who desire all the amenities of a big city, but also enjoy a relaxed, friendly lifestyle, tropical weather and easy access around the city. Townsville is surrounded by a diversity of environments, with over 100 kilometres of pristine coastline to explore, as well as the Great Barrier Reef, the Mount Spec National Park rainforest and the rugged bushland of Hervey’s Range.Those visiting Townsville have ample short-term parking options, including , Bluewater Park, Balgal Beach and Toomulla, all of which allow parking for up to 48 hours. Several dump points are located within town and potable water can be obtained from numerous locations.A must see is Riverway, a recreational precinct stretching along 11km of magnificent Ross River frontage that offers walking and bike paths, swimming lagoons, an art gallery, sports stadium and a theatre. Spend time outdoors at the freedom camping areas north of the city and be sure to visit the annual CMCA Dam Fine rally, which is held in the first week of July. CMCA members who attend are invited to stay and use the facilities at Dam Park for the week immediately after, coinciding with the highly anticipated Townsville 400 V8 Supercar event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreFlinders Square, Flinders St Townsville CityPh: 07 4721 3660 or 1800 801 902www.townsvilleholidays.infoCasual Parking (near retail centre)Dean St car park in the CBD & Thuringowa DrShort ParkingBluewater Park (48hr); Toomulla (48hr); Tooth St, Balgal Beach (48hr); please note that no parking is allowed in Justin St, Balgal BeachDump PointRoss Dam, Kelso; Bluewater; Bushy Parker Park in Rollingstone; Balgal at Tooth St; Bohle’s Little Acre Service Stn, 900 Ingham Rd, Bohle; Black River Stadium, 700 Black River RdPotable WaterDam Park, Kelso; Saunders; Bluewater; Balgal; Bushy Parker Park in RollingstoneHospitalTownsville General, 100 Angus Smith Drv, Douglas, Ph: 07 4796 1111; Mater Hospital, 21-37 Fulham Rd, Pimlico, Ph: 07 4727 4444Doctors SurgeryAitkenvale Family Health Centre, 295 Ross River Rd; Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 6060; The Doctors, Warburton St, Belgian Gardens, Ph: 07 4781 1111DentistCasey Dentists, 199 Ross River Rd, Aitkenvale, Ph: 07 4725 3324; 1300Smiles, Ground Floor 105 Denham St, Townsville, Ph: 07 4721 1238PharmacyChemist warehouse, 2/21 Stokes St, Ph: 07 4771 2348SupermarketFoodworks, 4 Highrange Dr Thuringowa Central, Ph: 07 4723 8366, Woolworths Sturt St, Ph: 07 4772 6677, 24 Henry St, Ph: 07 4722 4000, 249 Fulham Rd, Ph: 07 4779 2795

Coutts Crossing Tavern offers delicious meals, cold beverages and parking for RV travellers passing through the area. Coutts Crossing is in the Clarence Valley region and approximately 18 kilometres south-west of Grafton. The tavern offers parking for up to 72 hours free of charge. Access to toilets is available and there is water and a barbecue on-site. The small town of Coutts Crossing boasts the tavern, a general store, community hall and church. Over the last twenty-five years, several sporting and community services have been established in the area, including tennis and squash courts as well as football and croquet grounds and a nine- hole golf course. Cost: Nil charge Parking: Tar sealed drive though, continue to northern side of tavern, 72hrs, pets on lead, bins, toilets, BBQ, water, covered seating. Opening Hours: Tavern open 7 days 10am - 10pm