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Euston is a quiet, scenic little river town located in the southwestern region of New South Wales. The town itself has a population of fewer than 1,000 residents, and lies just six kilometres downstream of Robinvale, Victoria. Euston is located approximately 500 kilometres northwest of Melbourne, 500 kilometres east of Adelaide and 1,000 kilometres west of Sydney. Euston is a centralised village featuring wide streets with easy parking for recreational vehicles. Euston’s close proximity to Robinvale (six kilometres) provides traveller’s access to a wider range of facilities and specialty stores.The town of Euston grew from the site of Boomiarcool Station, established by Edmund Morey in 1846. Named after Euston Mansion in Suffolk, England, the riverside town flourished as a trading port in the 1800s with barges transporting locally produced wheat and wool. The only remaining building from the prosperous time of Euston’s past is the recently restored courthouse, which stands proudly in the main street of Euston. Built in 1850, the courthouse provides an insight into the history of the area and now also serves as a museum.Agricultural and livestock farming remain an important element of the Euston economy, with vineyards now comprising a great deal of the surrounding farming land.Tourism has also proved a lucrative industry for Euston, with the town famed for its excellent fishing spots and riverside camping areas.For RV travellers, Euston is a welcoming oasis with free parking throughout town, and two Visitor Information Centres located nearby. Lake Benanee is a popular freedom camping spot located just 13 kilometres east of Euston along the Sturt Highway. It has barbeques and toilets and is an attractive place to stop a while by the Lake. Because Euston is skirted by the Sturt Highway, the town seems to be secluded, adding to the attraction of this scenic little haven.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Balranald VIC, Market St, Balranald NSWPh: 0350 201 599Email: infocentrestaff@balranald.nsw.gov.au www.balranald.nsw.gov.au Robinvale Euston VIC, Bromley Rd, Robinvale VICPh: 03 5026 1388www.murrayriver.com.au/robinvale/Casual Parking    Murray Terrace, EustonShort Term Parking    Euston Recreation Ground, Sturt Hwy, (48hr)Long Term Parking    Lake Benanee, Sturt Hwy, (96hr), facilities avail, (13km)Dump Point    Murray Terrace, Riverside Reserve, EustonPotable Water    Euston Club, Nixon StHospital  Robinvale Disrict Health Services, 128 – 132 Latje Rd, Robinvale, (6km), Ph: 03 5051 8111Doctors Surgery    Robinvale & District Medical Centre, 39 latje Rd, Robinvale, (6km), Ph: 03 5026 1744Dentist    Tankard Dental Surgery, 160 Bromley Rd, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 3536Pharmacy    Pisasale Robinvale Pharmacy, 21 Perrin St, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 3253Supermarket    Fishers Supa IGA, Robinvale, Ph: 03 5026 4961; Euston Riverfront Caravan Park & Café, Ph: 03 5026 1543

Longreach is a legendary town steeped in the heritage and history of the outback. Located 1,184 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it is the largest town in Central Queensland.Longreach was named after the 'long reach' of the Thomson River, which passes near the town. The River was discovered by Edward Kennedy in 1847. The success of wool in the 1920s saw the town boom, and later that year Qantas established a booking office there, which became the centre of its operations.The Qantas Founders Museum commemorates the beginnings of this great Australian company and provides visitors with an insight into the early history of aviation in this country. The Stockman’s Hall of Fame is another major attraction. Its exhibitions include a model of Aboriginal cave paintings, the first fleet, early settlement in Sydney, the major explorations, early pioneers and then a focus on life in the bush up to the present day.To soak up more of the history of the area you can visit the Powerhouse Museum or go for a Cobb & Co coach ride. More modern day attractions include river cruises, helicopter flights, an arts and craft centre and tours of the School of Distance Education.For stocking up on essentials, there is an IGA supermarket and two pharmacies in Main Street. Other facilities include a post office, all styles of eateries, clubs, hotels, vehicle repairs and a cinema. The hospital is located on the corner of Jabiru Street and Plover Street, and all four major banks have branches in Longreach.Longreach is a robust rural and business centre in the heart of Australia and offers genuine outback hospitality to the mobile traveller.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Longreach VIC, Qantas Park, Eagle St, LongreachPh: 07 4658 4150visitinfo@longreach.qld.gov.auwww.longreach.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Off street parking area between Crow Lane & Emu St, & in Eagle St, between Pelican St & Bustard StShort Term Parking           Apex Riverside Park west of LongreachDump Point  Cnr Sandpiper St & Kite StPotable Water          Cnr Sandpiper and Kite Street; Longreach Visitors Information Centre, 99a Eagle Street; Longreach Caravan Park, 180 Ibis Street; Longreach Tourist Park, 12 Thrush RoadHospital        Cnr of Jabiru St & Plover St, Ph: 07 4658 4731Doctors Surgery     Eagle Arcade level 1, 109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 3866Dentist           130 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1283Pharmacy     109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1500; 112B Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1004Supermarket            141 Ibis St, Ph: 07 4658 1397; Cnr Eagle St & Swan St, Ph: 07 46581260

The historic Overland Corner Hotel is situated 21 kilometres from Barmera in the Riverland, South Australia (1.5 kilometres off the Goyder Highway on a loop road). The building was originally erected in 1859 as a resting place for drovers passing through, and a stopping place for paddle steamers operating on the Murray River, found 680 metres from the hotel. Today, the hotel is a pub as well as a living museum. The hotel offers free unpowered parking to RV travellers, the stay limit is negotiable and access to toilets is possible when the hotel is open. An additional fee for showers is required, and pets on a lead are welcome. Visitors to the hotel can enjoy the walking trails in surrounding reserves (Overland Corner Reserve and Herons Bend Reserve), see water fowl in their habitats as well as fossils exposed on the river cliffs and old quarry walls. With regular live events, several of the finest locally-brewed beers and wines, and a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, the Historic Overland Corner  Hotel is a ‘must visit’ location for locals and travellers alike.Cost: Nil cost for unpowered sites. $5 for use of showersParking: No time restriction, bins, pets on lead & toilets available when hotel is open.Opening Hours: Thurs – Sun: 11am - 9pm.  Wed: 11am - 4pm. Check website for restaurant opening hours