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Peterborough (or Petersburg as it was known until 1918) is a historic railway town on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges, 253km north of Adelaide. The town’s greatest claim to fame is that it is one of only two places in Australia where three railway gauges meet (the other is Gladstone). This was the result of different state governments being unable (or unwilling) to agree on a standard railway gauge. Peterborough developed relatively late in the history of South Australia, but by 1880 the Petersburg Hotel and the local post office had been erected and the following year the rail link from Adelaide was completed. The change of the town's name occurred during WW1 when anti-German sentiment was so strong that the Nomenclature Act insisted that all German-sounding names be changed.Visitors to Peterborough can find casual parking, as well as potable water and a dump point along Don Ferguson Drive, and short-term parking can be found at Peterborough Rest Area East, Wilmington-Ucolta Rd. There is no fee to stay here. Bins are available and pets on a lead are permitted. While in town, take a stroll through the ten acre Dragons Rest Habitat Garden and keep an eye out for the large diversity of plants and animals. Other features include scrap metal creatures, ponds, a kitchen garden and topiary. Take in a full panoramic view of Peterborough and its surroundings from the observation deck in Greg Duggan Nature Reserve, which also offers easily-accessible walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSteamtown Visitor Information Centre2 Telford AvePh: 08 8651 3355www.visitpeterboroughsa.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Don Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StShort & Long Term ParkingPeterborough Rest Area EastWilmington-Ucolta RdNil charge, pets on lead, bins.Peterborough RV Park, Telford AveNil charge, 120hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead welcome.Dump PointDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StLat: -32.97386, Long: 138.83272Potable WaterDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main St near dump point and Rotary Park, Main StHospital23 Hurlstone St, Ph: 8 8651 0400Doctors SurgeryHospital precinct, Ph: 08 8651 2406Pharmacy211 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2688SupermarketFoodland 171 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2506

Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs

Rosedale is a classic country town, full of energy, life and enthusiasm and is situated 184 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town is home to some incredibly beautiful parks, ideal fishing opportunities, an international speedway and a shopping strip with a village atmosphere. In town, visitors will find everything from beautiful antiques and collectables, to some of the best pies in the area.Willow Park is the ideal location to stay and explore the town, providing travellers with access to potable water, toilets, rubbish bins and covered seating. Maximum limit is 48 hours and a small donation is appreciated.  A dump point can be found at Rosedale Bowls Club, at the end of Dawson Street, and just 10 kilometres out of town is Holey Plains State Park, where a limitless and free parking site is also available. Holey Plains State Park is also home to a variety of local flora, including white and prickly stringy bark, as well as some rare Gippsland grey box and golden grevillea.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Gippsland Information CentrePort of Sale70 Foster St, Sale 1300 368 864visitor@wellington.vic.gov.auwww.centralgippsland.com.auCasual Parking       Lyons St; Queen St; Hood St; all streets are no more than 200m from CBDShort Term Parking           Willow Park, A1, Princess Hwy before Heyfield turn-off, (48hr), donation to donation boxLong Term Parking            Holey Plains State Park, Rosedale/Stradbroke Rd off Rosedale/Gormandale Rd, nil charge, no limit, no pets allowed (10km)Dump Point  Rosedale Bowls Club, end of Dawson St, Rosedale VICPotable Water          Willow Park, A1, Princess Hwy before Heyfield turn offDoctors Surgery     Rosedale Community Health Centre, 2-8 Cansick St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2333, open 9.30am-4.30pmPharmacy     Rosedale Pharmacy, 9 Prince St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2230Supermarket            IGA, 17-19 Prince St, Rosedale VIC, Ph: 03 5199 2211