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Mannum is set on the broad reaches of the Lower Murray, and is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway or the scenic route through Gumercha, Birdwood and Palmer.Before settlers came to Mannum, the area was inhabited by the Narraltie Aborigines who lived in wurleys alongside the river. There are many explanations of the name ‘Mannum’, but the one favoured by the local Aboriginal community is ‘the place of many ducks’.William Randell, romantic son of a pioneer pastoralist, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he launched a paddle steamer named Mary Ann at Noa-No on the Murray River in 1853. Randell later made the decision to move his river boat operation from Noa-No to the current site of Mannum; this act was instrumental in the founding of Mannum.The Mannum Dock of River History Museum is located on the banks of the River Murray in the historic river port town of Mannum. The theme is set to guide visitors through a rich and colourful historic and cultural journey. A popular tourist attraction is a paddle steamer named Marion, which was built in 1897. The paddle steamer has now been restored to the glory days of the 1940s and visitors can inspect the vessel whilst moored at Arnold Park Wharf, or elect to take an extended River Murray cruise to soak up the experience of the traditional maritime way of life.Haythorpe Reserve is the perfect location to park while you explore this beautiful town. With a dump point available and potable water not far away, why not stay four or five days and enjoy the tranquility and picturesque backdrop of the Murray River?Mannum is a river destination with something for everyone, whether it’s fossicking for fossils, river scenery, or activities such as house boating or canoeing.Tourist/Visitor Centre       6 Randell St, Mannum SAPh: 08 8569 1303mannumvic@psmarion.comwww.psmarion.comCasual Parking       Arnold Park, Randell St, MannumShort Term Parking           Haythorpe Reserve & Bolto Reserve, toilets provided, pets on lead OK, $10.00 pvpn, up to 5 consecutive daysDump Point  Mannum Showground, 45 North Tce.Potable Water          Mannum VIC for those with removable tanks.  Those with on-board tanks to access water from the Showground, North TceHospital        1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 0200Doctors Surgery     1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 02222Dentist           Mannum Dental Surgery, 93 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 8175Pharmacy     Riverside Pharmacy, 86 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 1504; Mannum Green Shopping Centre, Adelaide StSupermarket            Mannum Foodland, 76 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238

Ariah Park is a picturesque, heritage village established at the beginning of the twentieth century. The town is famed for the original retro petrol bowsers and peppercorn trees that line the main street and is home to the iconic Ariah Park Hotel.RV travellers in the region will be able to make use of the excellent facilities at Ariah Park Campground. Parking is available for up to 7 days, with powered sites available for $15 per vehicle per night and unpowered sites available for just $8 per vehicle per night. The campground offers access to showers and toilets, and a dump point and potable water is located at the site. The bronze wheat lumper statue was built in 2016 and is a tribute to the hardworking men who lumped and stacked bags of wheat until the advent of bulk grain handling in 1916 saw the construction of large concrete railway silos begin in the region. More history of the town can be discovered on the self-guided walking tour, a must for any visitor to the area.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Temora Shire Visitor Information CentreCoolamon St, near the tennis courtsPh: 02 6977 5921www.temora.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Coolamon St, Ariah ParkShort & Long Term Parking        Ariah Park Campground, Barnes St$8pvpn unpowered, $15pvpn powered, 7 night max stay, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on leadDump Point  Cnr Barnes St & Mary Gilmore Way, entry via Barnes St.Lat: -34.352968Long: 147.221125Potable Water          Ariah Park Campground, Barnes StHospital        Nearest Hospital is located at TemoraDoctors Surgery     CWA Rooms, 15 Pitt St, Ariah Park – appts via Temora Medical Centre Ph: 02 6977 3600Dentist           Nearest Dentist is located at TemoraPharmacy     71 Coolamon St, Ariah Park Ph: 02 6974 1097Supermarket            72 Coolamon St, Ph: 02 6974 1275

Warialda, in north-west NSW, lies at the intersection of two main roads and is situated 190 kilometres north of Tamworth, along the Fossickers Way and 62 kilometres north-west of Inverell, via the Gwydir Highway. The district is primarily agricultural, with a diverse range of industries, including cropping, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, aquaculture, olives, alpacas, ostriches and pecan nuts. The town's name is said to mean 'place of wild honey' and presumably derives from the tongue of the original inhabitants, the Weraerai Aborigines. This safe and friendly community invites visitors to enjoy its abundant country charm and hospitality.Those who are travelling to Warialda can find short and long term parking at Saleyards Rest Area, Gwydir Hwy. A dump point and potable water is also available at this location.When visiting Warialda, pay a visit to Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve, with its excellent picnic facilities, free barbecues, suspension bridge, birdlife and wildlife sanctuary. There is a camping area with power, a kiosk and bush shower facilities. Cranky Rock itself is a jumble of giant boulders heaped in the most fantastic positions by a past volcanic upheaval. Take a walk along the Koorilgur Nature Walk, go fishing, or try your luck at fossicking for gold, garnets, agates or a variety of other semi-precious gems. Compare your finds to the gems in the Well’s Gem and Mineral Collection, which includes rough, cut and polished stones. This collection is housed at the Visitor Information Centre in the Heritage Centre on Hope Street.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWarialda VIC, Gwydir Hwy, cnr Geddes St & Holden St, Warialda NSWPh: 02 6729 0046warialdatourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.auwww.warialdansw.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)At the Emergency Services building on Stephen StShort & Long Term ParkingSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyDump PointSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyPotable WaterSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyHospitalLong St, Ph: 02 6728 9000Doctors Surgery22 Hope St, Ph: 02 6729 1520Pharmacy36 Hope St, Ph: 02 6729 1511SupermarketIGA, 26 Stephen St, Ph: 02 6729 1518