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Nyah, nestled on the banks of the Murray River, is a border town located on the Murray Valley Highway, 371 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Nyah West, with its old world charm, is a heritage town, and the most complete 1920’s-style town in Victoria. It is also the business and commercial centre of the area. Both are small, prosperous towns within an irrigation district which produces wine, vegetables and dried fruit. The area is also proud of its almond growing, cereal cropping, dairy, sheep and cattle industries.Stay in Nyah and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of a rural bush setting on the banks of the Murray. As well as the natural attraction of the Murray River and the opportunity to try for that elusive Murray cod, the adjacent Nyah and Vinifera Red Gum State Forests offer a myriad of wildlife including birds and kangaroos. This is also a very important area for Aboriginal history, with the forest being home to various sacred Aboriginal sites.Follow the region’s wine trail or pick up a district drive map from Burton’s Store in Nyah or the Swan Hill Region Information Centre. For the ultimate pioneer experience, visit the Pioneer Settlement at Swan Hill or take a ride on one of the only remaining paddle steamers in Victoria. Dining on the waterfront of the Murray River is another favourite with the tourists.The local Lions Club holds a market every second Saturday of the month and there are Traders Market Days for special events during the year.Nyah/Nyah West are just large enough to be able to provide many of the facilities required by RV travellers, but still small enough to offer that small town charm many travellers enjoy.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Swan Hill Region VIC, 125 Curlewis St, Swan Hill VICPh: 03 5032 3033 or Freecall: 1800 625 373Email: tourism@swanhill.vic.gov.auBurton’s Store & Post Office,88-90 Stradbroke Ave, Nyah VIC Ph: 03 5030 2224Casual Parking       Murray Valley Hwy, Nyah & The Fire Brigade Track, Monash Ave, Nyah WestShort & Long Term Parking           Nyah Lions RV Camping Area, Recreation Reserve; 42 River St, Nyah, donation. Camping is limited to 7 nights at the RV Camping AreaDump Point  Nyah Recreation Reserve, 42 River St, NyahPotable Water          Nyah Recreation Reserve, 42 River St, NyahHospital        48 Splatt St, Swan Hill Ph: 03 5033 9300, (25km)Doctors Surgery     Swan Hill Primary Health Medical Centre 54-56 McCrae St, Swan Hill, Ph 03 5033 9900Tristar Medical Clinic, 150-152 Campbell St, Swan HillHigh Street Medical Clinic, 31 High St, Swan Hill, Ph: 03 5033 9900Nyah West Clinic - Monash Ave Nyah West (open two afternoons per week) 03 5030 2456 or 03 5033 9900Dentist           Tankard Family Dental, 75a McCallum St, Swan Hill Ph: 03 5032 1408Swan Hill District Dental Services, 30 High St, Swan Hill Ph: 03 5033 9336Pharmacy     144 Monash Ave, Nyah West, Ph: 03 5030 2427Supermarket            IGA, 132 Monash Ave, Nyah West, Ph: 03 5030 2434; Burton’s Store, 88-90 Stradbroke Ave, Nyah, Ph: 03 5030 2224

Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region and is located approximately 612km from Broome. Known as Marapikurrinya by the local Indigenous people, this town has a population of almost 16,000 people. The town is renowned for its massive resource industry, long trains, big ships and salt piles. Free short-term parking is available for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours at Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor Street. Pets on leads are permitted, and potable water is located on-site. The dump point is located at Spoilbank Marina off Sutherland Street.Port Hedland is a great place to visit, especially in August when the town is alive for their North West Festival. Some other local attractions include visiting BHP Billiton and taking a tour of the area, seeing the Staircase to the Moon and the local history and town tour to really get to know the area.Tourist/Visitor Information CentrePort Hedland Visitor Centre13 Wedge St, Port Hedland WA08 9173 1711www.visitporthedland.comwww.porthedland.wa.gov.au/our-community/community/rv-overflow-camping.aspxCasual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Wedge & Richardson StShort Term ParkingPort Hedland Turf Club, McGregor St (April – Sept) and Port Hedland Golf Club, Shoata Rd South Hedland (Oct-April)Port Hedland Golf Club (see site for fees). Both sites are 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointSpoilbank Marina, Sutherland St Port HedlandLat: -20.306270, Long: 118.591410Potable WaterRV Camping area No charge or Key access required Port Hedland Turf Club, McGregor StHospital26-34 Colebatch Way, South Hedland, Ph: 08 9174 1410Doctors Surgery7 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 08 9185 3555DentistUnit 1/19 Edgar St, Port Hedland, Ph: 1800 230 230PharmacyBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9173 1350SupermarketBoulevard Shopping Centre, Cnr Wilson & McGregor St Ph: 08 9120 8500

Macarthur is a small, rural township, located 311 kilometres west of Melbourne. The town was named after General Edward Macarthur in 1857, however, prior to this, it was known as Eumeralla, an aboriginal term thought to mean ‘valley of plenty’. The town offers a small service centre, including a pub, post office, chemist, rural supply store and milk bar.Macarthur Recreation Reserve on Port Fairy-Hamilton Road allows parking for up to 72 hours. There is a $10.00 per vehicle per night charge for unpowered sites, and for those requiring power, a fee of $20 per vehicle per night applies. A dump point is located at the site, along with toilets and bbqs, as well as a limited water supply. Pets on a lead are permitted.Macarthur serves as a gateway to Mount Eccles National Park, the home of the long dormant volcano, Mount Eccles, also known as Budj Bim. Within its crater lies the tranquil Lake Surprise and a variety of walking trails, including the Natural Bridge and Lava Canal.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Mooney’s General StoreHigh St, MacarthurCasual Parking       High St, MacarthurShort & Long Term Parking           Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton Rd, (72hr), $20 pvpn pwr, $10.00 for unpwr, pets on lead, tlts, ltd water, BBQDump Point  Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdPotable Water          Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdHospital        Nearest Hospital is at Hamilton approx 35km NDoctors Surgery     11 Ardonachie St, Macarthur, ph 03 5568 0000Pharmacy     Keatings Macarthur Depot, Market St, ph 03 5576 1001Supermarket            Mooney’s General Store, High St, Macarthur