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St Arnaud is located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, 244 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and is situated within the Shire of the Northern Grampians. The districts around St Arnaud support an agricultural industry of grains and wineries, sheep grazing, with open Mallee plains to the north and forested areas to the south. This former gold mining town was first settled in the mid-1850s and was originally known as ‘New Bendigo Goldfield’ before being renamed St Arnaud in honour of the commander of the French Forces in the Crimean War – Jaques Leroy de St Arnaud, Marshal of France. Many of the streets are also named after British military leaders involved in the same war.St Arnaud Caravan Park is the ideal location to stop while you explore this unique town; close to the town centre with all facilities provided, including potable water. A dump point is only a short distance away located at Lord Nelson Park.St Arnaud is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Be sure to explore the historic precinct along Napier Street, featuring Victoria’s oldest fire station which has been converted into a fire brigade museum, a post office erected on 1 February 1856 and an old court house. For a pleasant day trip, take a drive 23 kilometres south of St Arnaud and you will run into the small community of Stuarts Mill where gold was first discovered in 1861. The town has preserved some of the older buildings and churches from earlier mining days.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        St Arnaud VIC, 4 Napier St, St Arnaud VICPh: 03 5495 1268starnaud.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       Jennings / Dundas St, St ArnaudShort Term Parking           St Arnaud Rest Area, Golden St, St Arnaud (24hr), tlts across street, nil cost, no other facilitiesLong Term Parking            Teddington Reservoir & Lake Batyo Catyo, all facilities provided, no pets allowedDump Point  Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St ArnaudPotable Water          Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St Arnaud (near round-about up the rd from dump point); St Arnaud Caravan Park, 1 Alma St, St ArnaudHospital        52 North Western Rd, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5477 2100Doctors Surgery     66 McMahon St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1766Dentist           TR Williams, 121 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 2472Pharmacy     St Arnaud Pharmacy, 88 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1911Supermarket            Weir’s IGA Supermarket, 43 – 47 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1211

Snowtown is situated 145 kilometres north of Adelaide, en route to Perth. It is located between the Mt Lofty Ranges and the Barunga Ranges in the mid-north of South Australia. The town lies east of a cleft in the Barunga Range, named Bumbunga Gap. The excess rainfall from these hills collects at Lake Bumbunga which lies south of the township. The vegetation is populated by saltbush and other salt tolerant flora. The salt lakes just outside the town, which once formed part of the upper reaches of Gulf St Vincent, and the Fauna and Wetlands Park, are the outstanding features of the local landscape. Locals claim they can predict upcoming weather conditions from the colour of the salt lakes. The lakes are said to take on a blue colour in fine weather and change to a pinkish hue when bad weather is on the horizon. The road linking Lochiel and Ninnes to the south provides stunning views of inland lakes and the countryside.Those visiting Snowtown can find short-term parking at Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace. Parking is free, however stays are limited to 72 hours. Visitors can also find a dump point and potable water at the park.  Snowtown is a historic town that is definitely worth visiting. The town's main street, Fourth Street, is characterised by a number of historic buildings, notably the Snowtown Memorial Hall (1919) which is attached to the Old Institute (1889) and St Canice's Catholic Church. Snowtown Wind Farm is another point of interest. It is located upon a north-south trending ridge of the Mount Lofty Ranges. A display of the Wind Farm can be found in the centre of town. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Snowtown Newsagency12 Fourth St, SnowtownPh: 08 8865 2273Casual Parking       W side of railway, Terrace EastShort Term Parking           Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace (72hr)Dump Point  Centenary Park, North TerracePotable Water          Centenary Park, North TerraceDoctors Surgery     Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 0100Pharmacy     Newbery Chemist, Fourth St, Ph: 08 8865 2298Supermarket            Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 2070

Clifton is located in the Darling Downs region of Queensland, approximately 158 kilometres south-west of Brisbane. The idyllic fertile, agricultural land surrounding Clifton has seen it build a successful economy around cereal crops, vegetables, cattle and horses. Clifton’s country charm is evident through the warm, friendly welcome from the locals. The town has long been a farming community since its settlement in 1840, however its original development was planned with consideration to the railway route.The Clifton Recreation Reserve on Davenport and Morton Streets offers unpowered RV parking for $15 per vehicle per night. There is a generous 2 week time limit and showers, toilets, power (extra fee), bins and covered seating are available. Visitors also have access to the free dump point and potable water at this site.The town offers many services convenient to visitors including a newsagent, bank, coffee shop, service station, chemist, post office and butcher to name a few. Many historic buildings still remain, including a picture theatre over 100 years old. The town’s streetscapes have been used as a backdrop in many Australian movies, including The Thorn Birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreClifton Railway Station Information CentreClark St, Clifton 4350P: 07 4612 3087www.cliftonpa.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Mowen & King Sts & along Edward StShort & Term ParkingClifton Recreation Reserve, Davenport & Morton Sts, unpwr $15 pvpn (payable to Council during business hrs or to caretaker’s cottage after hrs), pwr $25 pvpn, shwrs, tlts, bins, water, c/seating, mobile coverage, pets on leads (2 wks max).Dump PointClifton Recreation Reserve (Lat Long: -27.9264, 151.9121)Potable WaterClifton Recreation ReserveHospital20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097Doctors Surgery20 Norman St, Clifton ph 07 4697 3097