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Kojonup is situated on the Albany Highway, a two and a half hour drive from Perth. It is a rich pastoral district of farmland and bush nestled amongst the beautiful south-west of Western Australia.Those visiting Kojonup can find short-term parking at Kojonup Rest Area, which is situated on the corner of Albany Hwy & Gordon Street. Stays are free and are permitted for up to 72 hours; however, permits are to be obtained from the Kojonup Visitor Information Centre. A dump point and potable water are located on-site. For those looking to stay in town a little while longer, long-term parking is available at Kojonup Caravan Park, 75 Newstead Rd - fees apply. The highlight of a visit to Kojonup is The Kodja Place. The centre immortalises the farm experience. Sit on the school bus, drive the farm ute, walk the boards on the snazziest shearing shed you will ever see - you can even check the rain gauge and the farm budget. Join Aboriginal Noongar tours through the landmarks of Kojonup, and purchase Noongar arts and craft from the Kojonup Visitor Centre. The Rose Maze is an iconic feature of Kojonup. Outside The Kodja Place, lose yourself in a maze of Australian-bred roses while you watch the evolution of the iconic Australian pergola.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kojonup VIC, 143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup WAPh: 08 9831 0500Email: kojonupvisitors@bigpond.comwww.kojonupvisitors.com Casual Parking       Rear of IGA Supermarket, entry from side street off Albany Highway (Gregory St)Short Term Parking           Kojonup Rest Area, cnr Albany Hwy & Gordon St, 72hr, permit required from VIC; Kojonup Caravan Park, 75 Newstead Rd, fees apply; Kojonup VICLong Term Parking            Kojonup Rest Area, cnr Albany Hwy & Gordon St, 72hr, permit required from VIC; Kojonup Caravan Park, 75 Newstead Rd, fees apply; Kojonup VICDump Point  Kojonup Rest AreaPotable Water          Kojonup Rest AreaHospital        Spring St, Ph: 08 9831 2222Doctors Surgery     Bagg St, Ph: 08 9831 1188Pharmacy     114 Albany Hwy, Ph: 08 9831 1035Supermarket            IGA, Albany Hwy, Ph: 02 9831 1002; Kojonup Co-op, Albany Hwy (car parking off Jones St), Ph: 08 9831 1144

Springsure is located 66km south of Emerald on the Gregory Highway. Overlooking the town is the unusual escarpment range, Mt Zamia. On the eastern side of the range is Virgin Rock, acquiring its name from the weathered likeness of the Virgin Mary holding her child, depicted in the niche of the rock. Take a drive out to the Lions Park, on the northern side of town, to view this breathtaking sight lit up at night. The Bauhinia Shire has one of the highest percentages of National Parks of any Shire in Queensland.   Those visiting Springsure can find short-term parking for up to 24 hours at Virgin Rock Rest Area, located along the Gregory Hwy. Potable water and a dump point are both located at the showgrounds.Minerva Hills, just 10 minutes’ drive from Springsure, overlooks the town, offering spectacular views from several lookouts. Carnarvon is the most popular inland National Park featuring sandstone gorges, crystal clear streams and plenty of ferns, palms and trees. The Staircase Range was built in the 1880s by the Chinese to service the new settlements of the area and is a testament to the pioneering spirit of early road builders. With so many national parks to explore, Springsure is the place to make your base and experience the amazing natural beauty of the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wool Shed & Tourist Info, SpringsurePh: 07 4984 1961Casual Parking       William St; Charles St; Pophyry StShort Term Parking           Lions Park Rest Area (Virgin Rock), Gregory Hwy, toilets, water, BBQDump Point  Springsure Showgrounds, Barcoo StPotable Water          William St; Springsure Showgrounds, Barcoo StHospital        21 Woodbine St, Ph: 07 4984 1200Doctors Surgery     39 Wood St, Ph: 07 4984 1477Pharmacy     Eclipse St, Ph: 07 4984 1472Supermarket            Spar, 71 Eclipse St, Ph: 07 4984 1151

Berri is a picturesque riverside town located 238 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. The town was proclaimed in 1911 and took its name from the aboriginal tribe ‘bery bery’, meaning ‘bend in the river’. Berri is now renowned for its quality wine production and is surrounded by 3000 hectares of vineyards and orchards.The camping area on Martin’s Bend Road offers RV parking at $5 per vehicle per night (payable to a deposit box on-site). The length of stay is negotiable; pets are allowed and bins, toilets, BBQs and covered seating is available. A dump point is also located at Martin’s Bend, and potable water is accessible at the Visitor Information Centre, located on Riverview Drive.There is so much to do when visiting Berri, with the Riverland Farmer’s Market, held every Saturday, a must for food lovers. The markets feature fresh produce from the region, and also a range of cuisine from different countries, highlighting the multiculturalism of the area. Visitors can enjoy a picnic lunch with beautiful river views, and perhaps take the 2 kilometre riverfront walk from Berri to the camping area at Martin’s Bend.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Berri Visitor Information CentreRiverview Dr, BerriP: 08 8582 5511www.berribarmera.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Vaughan Terrace, BerriShort & Long Term Parking           Martin’s Bend, Martin’s Bend Rd, $5pvpn into deposit box, (stay neg), pets on lead, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, waterDump Point  Martin’s Bend, Martin’s Bend RdPotable Water          Berri VIC, Riverview DrHospital        Riverland General Hospital, Maddern St, Berri, ph 08 8580 2400Doctors Surgery     Berri Medical Clinic, Cornwall St, Berri, ph 08 8582 2855Dentist           Various dental surgeries in town, please see VICPharmacy     Riverland Plaza Pharmacy, Kay Ave, Berri, ph 08 8582 3900; Berri Pharmacy, 14 Vaughan Tce, Berri, ph 08 8582 3700Supermarket            Coles, Kay Ave, Berri, ph 08 8582 2088; Woolworths, 14 Vaughan Tce, Berri, ph 08 8529 7300