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Gin Gin is a small rural town located in the Bundaberg region of Queensland. The town is often referred to as Wild Scotsman country with the capture of one of Queensland’s rogue bushrangers taking place in town back in 1866. A gateway to great Barramundi fishing, Gin Gin is just 20 minutes south of Lake Monduran which is popular for both fishing and camping.Gin Gin Rest Area on the Bruce Highway offers RV travellers with an overnight parking option up to 24 hours. There is no-cost for parking in the rest area and access to toilets, water and covered seating is available. A dump point can also be located there, and visitors will find potable water located at this site (a short distance from the dump point).Whether travelling north or south, a stopover in Gin Gin is always worthwhile. The Wild Scotsman markets are held every Saturday in the main street offering plenty of local produce to sample and indulge in. While in town, you can also pay a visit to the old Courthouse which now houses a community run gallery space.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGin Gin Visitor Information CentreMulgrave St, Gin GinPh: 07 4153 8888www.bundabergregion.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)Mulgrave St, Gin GinShort Term ParkingGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin Gin24hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, toilets, water, covered seatingDump PointGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin GinPotable WaterGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin GinHospital5 King St, Gin Gin Ph: 07 4157 2222Doctors Surgery59 Mulgrave St Gin Gin Ph: 07 4157 2922DentistNearest dentist BundabergPharmacy48 Mulgrave St – Ph: 07 4157 2184Supermarket52 Mulgrave St – Ph: 07 4157 2166

Alpana is a working sheep station in the heart of the Flinders Ranges perfectly situated for exploring the central Flinders Ranges region and enjoying the spectacular scenery, gorges, plants, birds and animals, bushwalks, 4WD tracks and more...Your hosts, David and Sally Henery and John and Keziah Henery, love to welcome visitors to their property. There is so much to see and do in this special part of South Australia they know you will love it as much as they do.Horse Yards CampgroundIt is so easy to get to Alpana! You will find it 55km north of Wilpena Pound and 5km south of Blinman. Alpana's homestead is easily accessed by 2WD vehicles and standard vans on a fully sealed road from Wilpena Pound.Private bush camping with a pit toilet per site. The Horse-yards campground is set on the banks of the Blinman Creek in the Parachilna Gorge, about 1km west of Angorichina Village, 17km from Blinman and about 23km by road from Alpana Homestead. You need to collect a key from the Alpana homestead to access the area. The Horse-yards is closed to the general public and set off the road to ensure your privacy. This scenic bush camping area is accessible only by high clearance vehicles and vans and has four separate camp sites along the creek bank. Each site has its own fire pit, pit toilet and shady trees, and at least 300m from your nearest neighbours. Each Horse-yards camp site is large enough to support multiple vehicles in your group. Spring water sometimes flows in the creek bed, season dependent.Rates: $30 per vehicle per night. Minimum $60 per site per night on public holiday long weekends‘Bill's Paddock’ campgroundBush camping with shared pit toilet facilities. Near the Alpana homestead, 5km south of Blinman. Accessible to standard cars and vans. Choose your favourite spot on the southern bank of Butler's Creek, surrounded by giant River Red Gums and native pine trees. Bill's Paddock campground is a large open area. A maximum of about six bookings is allowed at any one time to ensure everyone has plenty of space.Rates: $25 per vehicle per night.Best of Both WorldsCombine a bush campsite in Bill’s Paddock away from everyone but with a bathroom back at the powered site area reserved for your private use (when available). Pets allowed.Rates: $40 per night for 2 people ($10 single-night surcharge) and $20 per extra adult and $5 per child per night. Group discounts apply.

Nakadoo is a family business-owned rural farm located just 4kms north of Coonamble on the Castlereagh Highway. The farm is an authentic country experience, complete with billy tea on offer for visitors. The farm offers RV parking free of charge, with showers, toilets, bins and water available. Pets on a lead are welcome. While visiting, be sure to take a tour of The Shed, which has a collection of farm and household items from the years past and information on how people lived and worked in the bush. There are even some props from the Lord of the Rings movies. Please note, there is a $10 per person charge for entry to The Shed. Visitors will also have the chance to meet some of the farm animals; from Wooly the highland, longhorn steer to lambs, chooks and many more. Nakadoo runs horse and cart rides, with short and long run options available.Cost: Nil charge, $10 for entry into memorabilia shedParking: Neg stay limit, pets on lead, m/coverage, showers, bins, toilets, waterOpening Hours: 7 days