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Ravensthorpe is a small historic town in Western Australia’s Golden Outback region, 541 kilometres south-east of Perth. The town is encircled by the Ravensthorpe Range with its unspoiled bush and diverse range of plants. Mining has played a significant role in the history of Ravensthorpe, and since the 1890s has seen more than 90 gold and copper mines operating within the range. The town's focus is now agricultural, however a small number of mines still operate extracting nickel, lithium and other products.RV travellers are welcome to park free of charge for 48 hours at the south-east corner of Morgans and Queen Streets. Bins are provided on-site, and pets are permitted on leads. A dump point is located nearby on Coleman Street, and potable water is available at the Information Bay on the South Coast Highway. Ravensthorpe has many historical sites and buildings worth visiting while in town. The ‘Dance Cottage’ circa 1901 is the oldest original house, and is part of the Ravensthorpe Museum, housing a range of artefacts and memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreRavensthorpe MuseumCnr Andre St & South Coast Hwy, Ravensthorpe WAPh: 0400 490 267E: visit@fitzgeraldcoast.com.auwww.fitzgeraldcoast.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Morgans St near shopsShort Term ParkingSE cnr of Morgans & Queen streets, 48hrs, bins, mobile ph coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump PointColeman St, Lat: -33.581786, Long: 120.056145Potable WaterInformation Bay, South Coast Hwy, RavensthorpeDoctors SurgeryMartin St, Ravensthorpe, ph 08 9838 1600PharmacyRavensthorpe Pharmacy, 80 Morgans St, ph 08 9838 1020SupermarketIGA, South Coast Hwy, ph 08 9838 1008

Heyfield is located on the Thompson River, 206 kilometres east of Melbourne, within the Wellington Shire Council district. It is seen as a gateway to the Alpine National Park and Victorian High Country. The Alpine National Park stretches from central Gippsland, all the way to the New South Wales Border, where it adjoins Kosciuszko National Park. Heyfield was established in the early 1840s, where an early settler described the district as resembling ‘a field of waving corn’ and it was from this the name Hayfield was coined. The town further developed as a stopping point for prospectors en route to the Gippsland goldfields. Today, Heyfield relies upon dairy, timber and tourism industries for its prosperity. It is the principal source of hardwood in Victoria and is home to one of the largest timber mills in the southern hemisphere.Those visiting Heyfield can field short-term parking at the old Gordon St Reserve, on the corner of Macfarlane & Clark Streets. A donation is required to park here and stays are limited to 48 hours. Visitors also have access to a dump point and potable water at the reserve. Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground offers visitors extended parking for up to 28 days, at a cost of $15 per vehicle per night.When visiting Heyfield, there is an abundance of water sport activities on offer, including and not limited to, boating, swimming, sailing, skiing and fishing. For land based activities, the town offers an excellent bike trail along the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail, as well as stunning historical buildings such as Victorian Timber Workers Memorial and St Michael's Roman Catholic Church to explore.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wetlands VIC, 1A Macfarlane St, Heyfield VICPh: 03 5148 3404Casual Parking       George StShort Term Parking           Old Gordon St Reserve, cnr Macfarlane St & Clark St, Donation required and showers $2(48hr)Long Term Parking            Maffra Golf Club & Sale Showground, (28 days), $15.00 pvpnDump Point  Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StPotable Water          Cnr Macfarlane St & Clark StHospital        Heyfield Hospital, 14 Licola Rd, Ph: 03 5139 7979Doctors Surgery     Heyfield Medical Centre, 19 Tyson Rd, Ph: 03 5147 2370Dentist           51-53 Temple St, Ph: 03 5148 3450Pharmacy     Amcal Pharmacy, 16 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2370Supermarket            IGA Supa, 18-22 George St, Ph: 03 5148 2380