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Parkes is a modern town in central west New South Wales, located approximately 360 kilometres northwest of Sydney on the Newell Highway. The town was formed following the discovery of gold in 1862 and was then known as ‘Currajong’ due to the many kurrajong trees in the area. It was later renamed ‘Parkes’ in honour of Sir Henry Parkes, who visited the town in 1871.The town offers a free dump point and potable water for use at Kelly Reserve, located on the corner of Newell Highway and Thomas Street. Spicer Caravan Park provides excellent facilities, and unpowered sites are available for $13 per vehicle per night. Powered sites are available at an additional fee. Parkes has made a significant contribution to space science and is home to the Parkes Observatory and the national icon ‘The Dish’, which featured in the 2000 film of the same name. Another draw card of visitors to the town is the ‘Parkes Elvis Festival’, held annually in the second week of January.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Parkes VICHenry Parkes Centre, Newell Hwy, Parkes NSWP: 02 6862 6000www.visitparkes.com.au Casual Parking       Bogan St, Caledonia St, Currajong St, Foster St, Bushman StShort Term Parking           Spicer C/P, cnr Albert, Victoria & Bushman Sts, (time limit neg), pets on lead, shwrs, bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, water, $13pvpn unpwr (extra for pwr)Dump Point  Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StPotable Water          Kelly Reserve, cnr Newell Hwy & Thomas StHospital        Lachlan Health Service, Parkes Campus, Coleman Rd, ph 02 6861 2400Doctors Surgery     Clarinda Street Surgery, 335 Clarinda St, Parkes, ph 02 6862 2511, 8.30am – 5.30pm Mon - FriDentist           Tim Baker, cnr Church & Hill Sts Parkes, ph 02 6862 1391; Mike Richardson, 21 Church St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1261Pharmacy     Dunfords Pharmacy, 280 Clarinda St Parkes, ph 02 6862 1099; Parkes Pharmacy, Shop 6 Metro Plaza Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 2411Supermarket            Coles, Bogan St Parkes, ph 02 6863 6200; Woolworths, Clarinda St, ph 02 6862 1722

Kambalda is located 616 kilometres east of Perth, and is split between two townsites four kilometres apart; Kambalda West and Kambalda East. The town is situated on the edge of the giant salt lake, Lake Lefroy, a 40 kilometre salt pan that is rarely filled with water. Kambalda was founded in 1897 during the gold boom, but was completely deserted by 1908. The town was later revived in the 1960s, with the construction of Australia’s first nickel mine, for which the town is now known.Kambalda has a well-established service centre, with modern facilities and extended shopping hours. Free parking for up to 48 hours is available on Barnes Drive, Kambalda West. A dump point, potable water and bins are provided, and pets on a lead are permitted.Visitors can experience panoramic views of Lake Lefroy or enjoy the local flora and fauna on the Red Hill Walking Trail to the lookout.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kambalda Community Resource CentreSilver Gimlet & Salmon Gum RoadKambalda WA 6442P: 08 9080 2111www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Salmon Gum Rd, Kambalda WestShort Term Parking           Kambalda West Rest Area, Barnes Drive, Kambalda West, 48hr, bins, water, pets on lead, nil costDump Point  Barnes Dr, Kambalda WestPotable Water          Barnes Dr, Kambalda West (near dump point)Hospital        Nearest Hospital is Kalgoorlie, 1hr away. Kambalda has air & road emergency evac procedures in place 24hrs.Doctors Surgery     Kambalda Health Centre, Gumnut Pl, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 0029Pharmacy     Kambalda West Pharmacy, Salmon Gum Rd, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 1570Supermarket            Woolworths, Bluebush Rd, Kambalda, ph 08 9027 1406

Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo.   The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Merriwa Visitor Information Centre34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSWPh: 02 6521 7046Casual Parking       Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow StShort Term Parking           Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities availableDump Point  29 Blaxland StPotable Water          29 Blaxland StHospital        McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000Doctors Surgery     Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointmentPharmacy     Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213Supermarket            Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315