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Sapphire is located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland and is situated approximately 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton. Home to the largest commercial sapphire producing fields in the southern hemisphere, Sapphire has been mined since the late 1800s, when a railway surveyor found red zircons at Retreat Creek and thought they were rubies. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area and it is still possible for anyone to find a gem worth tens of thousands of dollars, so come along and try your luck.Those visiting Sapphire can find short-term parking for up to 48 hours at Sapphire Campground, located in Flagon Alley.  A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this location. There is so much to do when visiting Sapphire, and a particularly great time to visit is in August, when the annual 'Gemfest - Festival of Gems' is held. This Festival is Australia's largest sapphire exhibition and showcases the sapphires and the Gemfields area, which comprises of the towns of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and the Willows. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, SapphirePh: 07 4985 4179www.centralhighlandstourism.org.au Casual Parking       Rubyvale Rd & adjacent side streetsShort Term Parking           Sapphire Campground, Flagon Alley, (48hr)Dump Point  Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyPotable Water          Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyHospital        Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547Doctors Surgery     Gemfields Outpatient Clinic, 984 Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547; Ambulance Station, 1010 Rubyvale RdPharmacy     Pharmaceutical products can be arranged for the next day at the hospitalSupermarket            Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, Ph: 07 4985 4179

THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs

Bigga is a lovely little village in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales and is the gateway to Lake Wyangala and the Grabine Lakeside Inland Waters Holiday Park. Being the closest town to the lake, Bigga makes for an excellent base to explore the surrounding waterways and Keverstone National Park.Short-term parking is located at Bigga Recreation Ground on Mulgowrie Street and parking is only available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles. At no charge, vehicles can stay on site for up to 72 hours, and access to bins, showers, toilets and water is available. Both a dump point and potable water are located at the grounds.Bigga sits high on the Great Dividing Range, near the junction of the Lachlan and Abercrombie Rivers. The town’s elevation provides magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, so keep your camera handy on your visit to Bigga. The Grabine Lakeside development draws thousands of visitors to the area annually, where they enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, hiking and four-wheel driving.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCrookwell Visitor Information Centre36 Goulburn St, CrookwellPh: 02 4832 1988www.visitupperlachlan.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Bigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaShort Term ParkingBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaNil charge,self-contained vehicles only, 72hrs, pets on lead, no mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, waterDump PointBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaLat: -34.082748 Long: 149.153057Potable WaterBigga Recreation Ground, Mulgowrie St BiggaNear the shower blockHospitalNearest hospital is in CrookwellDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is in CrookwellDentistNearest dentist is in CrookwellPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in CrookwellSupermarketGeneral Store, Binda St – Ph: 02 4835 2234