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Barmera is located in the Riverland region of South Australia, 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. Situated adjacent to Lake Bonney, the natural sparkling freshwater lake is fed from the mighty Murray River and is an excellent spot for aquatic activities such as fishing, sailing, wind surfing, kite surfing and canoeing. Bruce Oval, located on Sims St in Barmera, provides free access to a dump point and potable water. Travellers can also stay at the Oval for up to 96 hours for a cost of just $5 per vehicle per night (payable to Barmera VIC). Bins are provided and pets on a lead are permitted.While in town, be sure to take the time to enjoy the Barmera Heritage Walk and Drive Tour to get to know the town. The Country Music Hall of Fame displays extensive memorabilia for all music lovers and is another must see when visiting Barmera.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Barwell Ave, Barmera SAPh: 08 8588 2289vic@barmeratourism.com.auwww.barmeratourism.com.au Casual Parking       Pascoe Terrace, W of Barmera VIC & a short walk to the CBDShort & Long Term Parking        Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SA, $5.00 pvpn payable to Barmera VIC, (96hr), bins, water, pets on lead OKDump Point  Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SAPotable Water          Bruce Oval, Sims St, Barmera SA, 20m S of dump pointHospital        Hawdon St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 0400Doctors Surgery     Hawdon St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2040; Riverland Family Practice, Scott Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 0465Dentist           Barmera Dental Clinic, 36 Dickerson St, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2267Pharmacy     Barmera Pharmacy, 20 Barwell Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2363Supermarket            Big River Supermarket, Barwell Ave, Barmera SA, Ph: 08 8588 2277

Dimboola is located in the Wimmera region of Western Victoria, 334 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide. The town is surrounded by fields of wheat and cereal crops, as well as numerous sheep farms, and it is these industries that have provided the livelihood of Dimboola since the mid 1800s. Several historical buildings can be found within the town, including the former Dimboola Court House, the Old Shire Hall, and the Victoria Hotel. The Recreation Reserve, situated at Lloyd Street in Dimboola, provides parking for self-contained vehicles at no cost. Additionally, access to potable water and a dump point is available nearby on Wimmera Street. With stunning sunsets, some of Australia’s unique wildlife, wide-open plains, wetlands and waterways, national parks, historic sites, and a friendly community, Dimboola is the perfect place for travellers to stop, play and stay.While in town be sure to visit the Dimboola Common, on the Wimmera River flood plains, in the area between the township and the river. The Dimboola Common includes historical settlement sites, a Chinese camp and market gardens. Just a few kilometres west of town, next to the Western Highway, you will find the infamous Pink Lake – a real treat and an attraction not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dim-E-Shop109 Lloyd St, Dimboola VICPh: 03 5389 1588Email: dim-e-shop@hotmail.comCasual Parking       Wimmera St; Lochiel St; Victoria St; car park at rear of Old Shire Hall, Lloyd St; Lloyd St; Bi-centennial Park, High StShort Term Parking           Dimboola Recreation Reserve, Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC.Dump Point  Wimmera St, Dimboola VICPotable Water          Wimmera St, Dimboola VICHospital        32-36 Anderson St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7100Doctors Surgery     Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7111, Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5.00pmPharmacy     Dimboola Guardian Pharmacy, 110 Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5389 1552Supermarket            IGA Dimboola, Ph: 03 5389 1707

Bordertown is located adjacent to Tatiara Creek, on the Dukes Highway between Adelaide (280 kilometres) and Melbourne (450 kilometres) and is known as the gateway to South Australia’s south-east. The town was founded in 1853 following its siting as the half-way depot for the Gold Escorts that occurred between Adelaide and the Victorian Goldfields. Today it is a prosperous rural community with 2,445 residents - the main industries include an abattoir which processes lamb, small-seed cleaning of crops grown in the district (including canola and lucerne) and heavy transport. Poocher Swamp is a favourite recreational spot for picnics, boating, fishing, yabbying and canoeing. You can try a round of golf at the Bordertown Golf Course or visit the Bob Hawke Gallery in the Tatiara Civic Centre. A bronze bust of Bordertown-born Bob Hawke, Australia’s Prime Minister from 1983 to 1991, takes pride of place at its entrance.Those visiting Bordertown can find short-term parking at Bordertown Recreation Lake, off Winter Rd. Sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night and a dump point is located on-site. Please keep in mind that stays are limited to 72 hours. Potable water is obtainable at Tolmer Park in North Terrace, adjacent to Foodland. There is so much to do and see when visiting Bordetown, so why not start off your trip by taking a walk around the 4.5 hectare wildlife park to see the colony of white kangaroos and learn about the breeding program? You can also see western grey kangaroos and peacocks and a variety of other birdlife. Other attractions include the Recreation Lake, Poocher Swamp, the Historic Drive and Clayton Farm, where you can reflect over what farm life was like over a century ago.Tourist/Visitor CentreBordertown VIC, 43 Woolshed St, Bordertown SAEmail: office@tatiara.sa.gov.au www.tatiara.sa.gov.au/Tourism Casual Parking          North Terrace, adj to FoodlandShort Term Parking  Bordertown Recreation Lake, off Winter Rd, (72hr), $15Long Term Parking   Mundulla Showgrounds, $10.00 pn, additional $5.00 if pwr requiredDump Point   Bordertown Recreation Lake & Mundulla ShowgroundsPotable Water            Tolmer Park in North Terrace, opp Foodland; Gateway Park, on N side of North Terrace, btwn the railway line & Dukes HwyHospital          23 South Terrace, Ph: 08 8752 9000Doctors Surgery       10 Woolshed St, Ph: 08 8752 1155Pharmacy       100 DeCourcey St, Ph: 08 8752 1959Supermarket  Foodland Super Fresh IGA, North Terrace, Ph: 08 8752 1133