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Babinda is a village 60 kilometres south of Cairns and 1,710 kilometres north of Brisbane. The town is considered the rainforest entrance to Cairns City and is surrounded by picturesque, lush country and world renowned rainforest. There is abundant wildlife around Babinda, as well as secluded swimming holes and untouched rainforest. The town itself is situated between two of Queensland’s highest mountains, Mount Bartle Frere and Mount Bellenden Ker, both of which have stunning national parks popular for platypus and cassowary spotting. Upon entering the township of Babinda, you will come across an historic blue timber building now housing the popular information centre. Many years ago this same building was the local police station and was used to dispense local law enforcement. Now it dispenses helpful information on the town and the region's many attractions.Those visiting Babinda can find short and long term parking at Babinda Rotary Park Free Camping Area off Howard Kennedy Drive and Babinda Boulders Free Camping Area at the end of Boulders Road. Both areas allow for parking for up to 48 hours. A dump point and potable water is available at the Rotary Park. With eco-systems ranging from mountains, rivers and rainforests to swamps and beautiful beaches, this area has everything to offer. It is a very well serviced, pleasant town with excellent amenities.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Babinda VIC, Munro St, Babinda QLDPh: 07 4067 1008info@babindainfocentre.com.auwww.cairns.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Mill St & School StShort & Long Term Parking        Babinda Rotary Park Free Camping Area off Howard Kennedy Drive, bookings required, Book online at https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/covid-forms/venues/camping-sites/rotary-park,-babinda; Babinda Boulders Free Camping Area at the end of Boulders Road (48hr)Dump Point  Babinda Rotary ParkLat: -17.34867, Long: 145.92588Potable Water          Babinda Rotary Park; Babinda BouldersHospital        18 Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 8200Doctors Surgery     Avail at HospitalPharmacy     Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 1438Supermarket            SPAR, Munro St, Ph: 07 4067 1515

Kingston, located on the Southern Ocean coastline, is a historic coastal port sheltered by Cape Jaffa. The district is flat and low-lying, with some areas of untouched Mallee scrub. Kingston is well known for its lobster and other seafood catches. Appropriately, the town mascot is a 17 metre sculptured lobster, affectionately named Larry by the locals. The four tonne sculpture can be found poised above a seafood restaurant and gift shop located at the town entrance. Kingston was established in 1858. The quality of its harbour was valued by primary producers, the majority of which were sheep and wheat farmers. The Cooke brothers where very influential in the construction of a railway line between Naracoorte and Kingston which originally connected to Kingston’s three quarter of a mile long jetty. Visitors to Kingston can find short-term parking at Kingston S.E RV Park, located on Marine Pde, for $20 per vehicle per two nights (6 day max). Ticket machine located on-site.  A dump point and potable water can be found at Railway Terrace (past the water tower). Kingston is a wonderful place to visit, especially for RV travellers, with the town ideal for those who are attracted to the relaxed nature of this coastal town. The calm waters and long soft sandy beaches of Lacapede Bay lend themselves to gentle water activities and fishing opportunities. You will find several seaside sculptures around town including an analemmatic sundial, the second in Australia and one of only eight in the world. The bay is overlooked by the historical Cape Jaffa Lighthouse which was resurrected upon the Kingston foreshore after servicing the shipping community of Cape Jaffa in its original position, out to sea, on the Margaret Brock Reef. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council Office & VIC, 29 Holland St, Ph: 08 8767 2036 or 08 8767 2033 (Council Office)vio@kingstondc.sa.gov.auwww.kingstonse.com.auCasual Parking       Hanson St; Holland St; Agnes StShort Term Parking           Kingston S.E RV Park, Marine Pde, $20 per vehicle per two nights (6 day max), ticket machine on site; Pinks Beach, Pinks Beach Rd, (24hr)Dump Point  Next to Kingston S.E RV Park, Marine PdePotable Water          Kingston S.E RV Park, Marine PdeHospital        Young St, Ph: 08 8767 0222Doctors Surgery     89 Agnes St, Ph: 08 8767 2024 (GP & various specialist services, open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)Pharmacy     Kingston Pharmacy, 17 Agnes St, Ph: 08 8767 2119Supermarket            Kingston IGA, 32 Holland St, Ph: 08 8767 2020; Kingston Foodland, 2 Hanson St, Ph: 08 8767 2204

Quilpie Shire in Queensland’s outback has it all – the magnificent natural diversity of the Channel Country and the beauty of boulder opal. Primary industries, opal mining, oil, and gas play a huge role in the economy, and sheep, cattle, fish and an array of birds and wildlife call the Shire home. The rugged landscapes provide endless opportunities for the photographer.Quilpie, with a population of 654, is the service centre for the Shire, which covers 67,482 sq kilometres. It has all the necessities and many of the luxuries both visitors and locals require. Welcome to a lifestyle where golf is played at night in summer, where you will find an opal altar, lectern and font in the local church, and where the 33 metre swimming pool has free entry.The Quilpie Visitor Centre includes a museum, where an interactive CD relives stories from the past as told by the direct descendants of the early pioneers. The Centre also features a gallery with various exhibitions each month by accomplished artists from far and wide, in addition to exhibitions of local art and craft.After visiting the Information Centre try the Bulloo River Walk, visit St. Finbarr’s Church, fossick for opals, or climb Baldy Top. At the end of the day sit back and relax, maybe throw a line in, watch the striking sunset and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.Call in to nearby Adavale, Eromanga and Toompine and enjoy the hospitality of these small communities. Adavale, dating back to 1880, was once the centre of the Adavale Shire, and Toompine is known as ‘the pub with no town’. See the Living History Centre Object Theatre in Eromanga and maybe enjoy a picnic in Opalopolis Park.Perhaps the best part of your outback adventure will be the warm country hospitality offered by the people you meet. Quilpie Shire, in Queensland’s outback, is a place where characters share a yarn and people stop and say 'g’day'.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Quilpie VIC, Museum & Gallery, Brolga St, QuilpiePh: 07 4656 0540tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.auwww.visitquilpieshire.comCasual Parking       Brolga StShort Term Parking           Western side of Bulloo River, southern side of Diamantina Development RoadDump Point  John Waugh Park, Chipu St, QuilpiePotable Water          Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Brolga StHospital        30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 0100Doctors Surgery     30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 1158Pharmacy     38 Brolga St, QuilpieSupermarket            Paulsen Bros Foodworks, cnr Buln Buln St & Jabiru St, Quilpie; Quilpie Foodworks, 21 Boonkai St, Quilpie