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Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

Hamley Bridge is a community in South Australia at the junction of the Gilbert and Light rivers and was once the site of a railway junction. It is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by some of the richest farming land on the Adelaide Plains. The Sports and Recreation Grounds on Stockport Road is the ideal base to camp while exploring the surrounding regions of Hamley Bridge. Parking is at no-cost for 48 hours, and a dump point and potable water are available on-site.Hamley Bridge values and prides itself on its history and many of the buildings in town have been lovingly restored and re-purposed. If you are visiting the Clare Valley or the little-known Gilbert Valley, Hamley Bridge is well worth a stopover and a stroll along the main street. It is a wonderful place to stretch your legs and indulge in a little daydreaming of yesteryear.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Kapunda VIC51 - 53 Main St, Kapunda SAwww.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au Casual Parking          Both sides of Short St & behind public conveniencesShort Term Parking  Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport Rd, (48hr), nil costDump Point   Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdPotable Water            Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdHospital          Albert St, Ph: 08 8528 2276Doctors SurgeryLight St, Ph: 08 8528 2288Dentist            Everard Central-Templers Rd, Ph: 08 8528 2349Pharmacy       Chemplus, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2388Supermarket  Hamley Bridge General Store, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2073

Gordonvale is a tropical Queensland town, steeped in history, with a village atmosphere.  Originally called Nelson, but later changed to Gordonvale in honour of a local pioneer (John Gordon), this small sugar milling town has unique character with several older buildings dating back to the 30's and 40's and its large central park. RV travellers visiting Gordonvale will find several accommodating RV facilities. CMCA Greenpatch Campground offers a comfortable parking option for up to 7 days. For CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. Access to showers, toilets and water is available, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point is also located on-site for convenience. A visit to Gordonvale is not complete without admiring its beautiful backdrop. The distinctive, triangle-shaped mountain, called Walsh’s Pyramid, cannot be missed. The iconic Great Pyramid Race has been held here annually for over 60 years and is an endurance race that takes place on the third Saturday in August. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Mulgrave Settlers Museum60 Gordon St, GordonvalePh: 07 4056 1810Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Mill Street, adjacent to Norman Park and the Railway StationShort Term Parking           Park is temporarily ClosedCMCA Greenpatch Campground: Bruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleFor CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. 7 nights, showers, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on lead. Dump Point  This dump point is temporarily closedCMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleLat: -17.10035, Long: 145.78735Potable Water          CMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleHospital        1-11 Highleigh Rd, Gordonvale – Ph: 07 4043 3100Doctors Surgery     Gordonvale Family Medical Centre, 27 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 3600Dentist           Riches Dental, 58 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 2174Pharmacy     Gordonvale Discount Drug Store, 54 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 1206Supermarket            Cnr George & Gordon Sts – Ph: 07 4056 1574