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  Kempsey is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. It is roughly 334 kilometres north of Sydney on the Macleay River, accessible via the Pacific Highway. The town is an important service centre and popular rest stop for travellers. The Dunghutti people are the traditional Aboriginal occupants of the area. The first land grants were surveyed on the east bank of the Macleay in 1835. Kempsey prospered as a logging and sawmilling town extracting large quantities of Red Cedar and Rosewood until the resource was exhausted in the 1960s. Today graziers produce beef and dairy cattle. Kempsey is the home of the iconic Akubra hat and the birthplace of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty. The community of Kempsey values its Aboriginal heritage and has attempted to preserve this culture. The museum has an excellent display of Aboriginal artefacts and extensive documentation of local Aboriginal studies. The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is in the Visitor Information Centre. The aim of the Gallery is to showcase and market works produced by local artists. Products include paintings, weaving, wood and textiles with prices starting from $25. Three historic self-guided walks have been put together to assist visitors to explore the town, brochures are available from the museum.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Kempsey Showground at a cost of $30 per vehicle per night for 2 people. For every extra person a $5 fee will apply.Kempsey is rich in culture and history, and is a lovely place to visit, especially for those travelling in their RVs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kempsey VIC, South Kempsey Park, Lachlan St, South Kempsey NSWPh: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480info@macleayvalleycoast.com.auwww.macleayvalleycoast.com.auCasual Parking       Intersection of Stuart St & Clyde StShort Term Parking           Kempsey Showground $30 per site, per night for 2 persons, additional persons are $5 per personDump PointKempsey Showground; Kempsey Tourist Village 325 Pacific Highway Kempsey - free to guestsPotable WaterKempsey Showground at camping grounds if staying overnightHospital119 River St, Ph: 02 6562 6155Doctors Surgery12 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 6477; 26 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6563 124435 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 3840; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 2688 or 6562 6188; 18 Kemp St, Ph: 02 6562 7466Dentist23 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 4828; 31 Smith St, Ph: 02 6563 1313; 68 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 1945; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 4334; 28 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6563 1377; 30 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 3597Pharmacy50 Elbow St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 7222; Belgrave St, Kempsey Mall, Ph: 02 6562 4266; 1 Belgrave St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 6366SupermarketColes, 2 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6560 1400; Woolworths, Smith Street, Ph: 02 6562 7577; IGA, Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 7544; West Kempsey IGA, 30 Elbow Street, West Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 1394

Millicent is located in South Australia and is estimated to be about 469 kilometres west of Melbourne, 401 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, and 50 kilometres north of Mount Gambier. The town was first proclaimed in 1870 after a township was developed on the limestone ridge in the centre of the Millicent flats. It is named after Millicent Glen, daughter of the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide and wife of one of the early pioneers. Millicent soon became well known as a major rural centre for the South Coast and population grew as pine plantations developed in the nearby ranges. Today, the local industries include paper and pulp manufacturing, as well as a variety of crops, such as blue gum and pine plantations.Visitors to Millicent can find overnight parking in rest areas north and south of the towns centre on the Princes Highway. Stays are free of charge and are limited to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water are located at the Visitors Information Centre.While in town you will be spoilt for choice; from the historical museums and native wildlife reserves to the walking trails and magnificent views of natural wonders, you will be planning your return visit before you have even left the region. The Living History Museum, located next door to the Information Centre, has evolved around the old school house. The Millicent, Victoriana, Aboriginal and Natural History rooms are located here and include over 20 fully restored horse drawn vehicles which are an impressive feature of the Museum.Tourist/Visitor Centre       1 Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent SAPh: 08 8733 0904Millicent@wattlerange.sa.gov.auwww.wattlerange.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent, 30 parking spots, tlts avail, (24hr)Short Term Parking           3.5km north of Millicent on left off Princes Hwy.  Max 1 night's stay, or5.7km south of Millicent on right off Princes Hwy. Max 1 night's stay Dump Point  Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, MillicentPotable Water          Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, MillicentHospital        Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent, Ph: 08 8733 0100Doctors Surgery     Millicent Medical Clinic, 10 Short St, Ph: 08 8733 2200Pharmacy     Millicent Chemist & Glen St Pharmacy, George St, Ph: 08 8733 2614; Millicent Chemist & Glen St Pharmacy, Glen St, Ph: 08 8733 2059SupermarketWoolworths, Davenport St; Fosters Foodland, Kentish Place; IGA, George St

Nakadoo is a family business-owned rural farm located just 4kms north of Coonamble on the Castlereagh Highway. The farm is an authentic country experience, complete with billy tea on offer for visitors. The farm offers RV parking free of charge, with showers, toilets, bins and water available. Pets on a lead are welcome. While visiting, be sure to take a tour of The Shed, which has a collection of farm and household items from the years past and information on how people lived and worked in the bush. There are even some props from the Lord of the Rings movies. Please note, there is a $10 per person charge for entry to The Shed. Visitors will also have the chance to meet some of the farm animals; from Wooly the highland, longhorn steer to lambs, chooks and many more. Nakadoo runs horse and cart rides, with short and long run options available.Cost: Nil charge, $10 for entry into memorabilia shedParking: Neg stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, showers, bins, toilets, waterOpening Hours: 7 days