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The small town of Tallangatta is located in north-eastern Victoria, approximately 40 kilometres from Albury-Wodonga. Situated on the banks of Lake Hume, Tallangatta is home to over 1,000 residents. The original town of Tallangatta was founded in the 1870s with the land reputedly being the traditional home of the Pjallanganmiddang Aborigines. In the late 19th and early 20th century a considerable amount of gold and tin mining occurred and became the main source of income for the town. Since that time Tallangatta has been a service centre and market town for the local farming community, with a butter factory operating for much of the 20th century.With plenty of facilities available, including a dump point and potable water, Tallangatta Showground is ideally located in the perfect area to stop for a few days and take time to explore the nearby towns. Sites are available for $25 per vehicle per night which includes power and all facilities. Stays are limited to 48 hours, and permits are available from the Showground Caretaker. Tallangatta is the perfect place to visit and take in the sights and do some shopping. The shopping centre has supermarkets, cafes, pubs, banks, hardware and other specialty stores. There are excellent sporting facilities available including a swimming pool, and the unmanned visitor information centre provides excellent facilities for touring RV’s. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Tallangatta VIC Hub & Cottage Industries, Towong St, Tallangatta VICPh: 02 6071 2611vic@towong.vic.gov.auwww.towong.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       North side of Towong StShort Term Parking           Tallangatta Showgrounds, Yamba St, $25.00 pvpn powered, permit fee avail from the Showground Caretaker, (48hr)Long Term Parking            Pigs Point Reserve, Mitta Mitta Rd, (8km from Murray Valley Hwy, E of Tallangatta), facilities avail, (96hr)Dump Point  Tallangatta Showgrounds, Yamba StPotable Water          Tallangatta Showgrounds, Yamba StHospital        Tallangatta Health Services, 25 Barree St, Ph: 02 6071 5200Doctors Surgery     Tallangatta Health Services, 25 Barree St, Ph: 02 6071 5200Dentist           Tallangatta Health Services, 25 Barree St, Ph: 02 6071 5200; Albury Community Health Services, 596 Smollett St, Albury, Ph: 1800 450 046Pharmacy     29 Towong St, Ph: 02 6071 2418Supermarket            Ciccone IGA, 25 Towong St, Ph: 02 6071 2201

Black Mountain is a village close to Armidale in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and home to Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm, which offers RV parking for travellers to the region.The smoked trout business welcomes RVers to park on-site for a negotiated length of stay. The business offers a CMCA member only rate of $25 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, and access to showers and toilets is included.Close to Armidale, there’s plenty to see and do during a stay at Deano’s Springwater Smoked Trout Farm. Take a drive and view the magnificent Waterfall Way or head back towards Guyra and take a photo with the Big Lamb. Cost: $25pvpn unpowered (CMCA member only rate)Parking: Negotiable stay limit, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, seating, pets on leadOpening Hours: 8am - 5pm

Strahan is a small town and former port on the west-coast of Tasmania. It is located 298 kilometres west of Hobart and 41 kilometres from Queenstown, on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. Part of the stunning Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Strahan was also the base for the environmental campaign to save the Franklin River. The town was originally developed as a port of access for mining settlements in the area; however, it also became a vital location for the timber industry after the discovery of the local Huon pine, a superb fine-grained wood ideal for ship building. A railway line from Queenstown was opened in 1899, and during this time of prosperity, Strahan had a population of over 2,000 people and was the second busiest port in Tasmania.Those visiting Strahan can find short-term parking at Strahan Golf Club, located on Meredith Street. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 7 days. Visitors can find a dump point in Harvey Street, and potable water can be obtained from The Esplanade, next to the toilet block in the big car park. The Gordon River Cruise is renowned as one of the most popular tourist activities in the area, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Lower Gordon River. A short drive out of town is Ocean Beach, a huge expanse of sandy beach with views of the Southern Ocean. The steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan takes you through dense rainforest and alongside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour is the People Park, a pleasant mixture of natural forest and botanical gardens with picnic facilities. The annual Strahan Piners Festival is held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Esplanade on the wharf, Strahan TASPh: 03 6472 6800tourism@westernwilderness.com.auwww.tasmaniawestcoast.com.auCasual Parking       Esplanade, near the wharf and VIC, fee $2.00 per day; Esk St for vehicles up to 9m, fee $5.00 per dayShort Term Parking           Strahan Golf Club, Meredith St, max 7 days, $10.00 pnDump Point  Harvey StPotable Water          The Esplanade.  Next to the toilet block in the big car park.  Next door to the woodworking centre.Hospital        Nearest Orr St, Queenstown, Ph: 03 6471 3300, (37km)Doctors Surgery     Bay St, Ph: 03 6472 6300Pharmacy     1 Reid Street, Strahan, Ph: 03 64 717795, (located in Strahan Supermarket Complex)Supermarket            1 Reid St, Ph: 03 6471 7738