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Donald is located on the Richardson River in Victoria and is 282 kilometres from Melbourne at the junction of Sunraysia Highway and Borung Highway. The district is part of the Murray Basin, which in volcanic times was an inland sea. A large quantity of salt still remains beneath the surface creating challenges for farmers. In the sea were islands of hard stone, which now appear as small hills. The town is named after William Donald, a Scottish pastoralist who first settled the area in 1844. The railway reached Donald in 1882 and for many years it was a mainstay of the local shopkeepers, as the regular wages of the railway workers kept them solvent while waiting for the ‘after harvest’ payments of the struggling selectors. Donald is a traditional cereal growing area for wheat and barley as well as prime lambs and wool.Those visiting Donald can find short-term parking for up to 72 hours at the Byrne St Rest Area. Both the dump point and potable water can be found at Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd.Granite Rocks Reserve is a popular attraction for visitors and great place to picnic, featuring an outcrop of large granite rocks overlooking a spectacular 360 degree view of the surrounding farmlands. Self-drive sight-seeing tour guides are available from the community centre. These drives visit local tourist attractions such as, Georgie’s Hut, Lake Gil Gil, Mt Jeffcott Flora Reserve and Jeffcott Range. Annual events include the Australian Off Road Racing in the first week of April, Donald Agricultural Show in October, and Donald Cup held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Donald VIC, 31 Woods St, Donald VICPh: 03 5497 1707Email: dlg@gjr.net.auwww.donald.org.auCasual Parking       Byrne St (behind the McCulloch St Mall)Short Term Parking           Byrne St Rest Area, (72hr)Long Term Parking            Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack Rd, pwr $20 pvpn; unpwr $15.00 pvpn, Ph: 03 5497 1764Dump Point  Donald Caravan Park, 2 Corack RdPotable Water          Woods St or Donald Caravan ParkHospital        Aitken Ave, Ph: 03 5478 6200Doctors Surgery     7 McCracken Ave, Ph: 03 5497 1100Pharmacy     62 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1240Supermarket            IGA, 41 Woods St, Ph: 03 5497 1110

Balmoral is a historic township in redgum country on the Glenelg River, 79 kilometres south-west of Horsham and 328km north west of Melbourne. The area produces fine merino wool, lamb, beef, hay, herbs, cereal and oil seed crops. Balmoral’s many facilities include the Bush Nursing Centre, Community Store, 24-hour fuel, golf, bowls and swimming pool. The large-scale Martinich-Carran mural makes a contemporary statement in the village centre. For those visiting Balmoral, parking is permitted in the square for up to eight vehicles for a maximum of 48 hours, free of charge. Bins and barbecues are provided, and free potable water is available at Seymour Park on the corner of Glendinning Street and Rocklands Road.Balmoral is the gateway to the popular Rocklands Reservoir for camping, fishing and recreational water sports. The Grampians and Black Range State Forests surround, with excellent bush walking, Aboriginal rock art, wildflowers and breathtaking views, making the square the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the region. Contact: Balmoral Post OfficePhone: 03 5570 1280 or 0400 191 610Cost: Nil cost. Donations can be made to Balmoral Post Office or Community Store.Parking: In town centre, access via Bell St or Glendinning St, self-contained RVs only, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, free potable water at Seymour Park (Cnr of Glendinning St & Rocklands Rd).Opening Hours: 7 days

Trayning is located in the North Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, and lies 235 kilometres east of Perth on the Goomalling/Merredin Road. There are three townships within the Shire; Trayning, Kununoppin and Yelbeni, with Trayning primarily consisting of agricultural land, nature reserves and national parks.The Tayning Caravan Park has all the facilities and amenities one would need for a short or long stopover, with potable water and a dump point located on-site as well. Unpowered sites are available for $7.50 per vehicle per night, and powered sites for $22 per vehicle per night. Trayning is a wonderul place to visit, especially for RV travellers as the town has wide open streets and plenty of available parking spaces for larger vehicles. There are several notable tourist sites such as Billycatting Hill, Whiteman’s Rock, Yarragin Rock, gnamma holes, historical wells, Yelbeni Museum and a beautiful wildflower season.  The region also has many heritage sites and museums that illustrate the evolution of the grain industry, the machinery used and the dedication of generations of farmers. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Shire of Trayning Administration, Railway St, Trayning WAPh: 0896 831 001Email: admin@trayning.wa.gov.auwww.trayning.com.au Casual Parking       Railway St, Trayning; Twine St, TrayningShort Term Parking           Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland St, unlimited parking, full facilities, unpwr $7.50 pvpn, paid to Shire of TrayningLong Term Parking            Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland St, unlimited parking, full facilities, unpwr $7.50 pvpn, paid to Shire of TrayningDump Point  Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland StPotable Water          Trayning Caravan Park, Kellerberrin Rd / Bencubbin Rd & Sutherland StHospital        Hughes St, Kununoppin, Ph: 0896 830 222Doctors Surgery     Kununoppin Medical Practice, Hughes St, Kununoppin, Ph: 0896 830 204, Monday & Tuesday: 9.00am to 4.00pmPharmacy     Kununoppin Medical Practice has limited stock of scriptsSupermarket            Fresh produce store & café in Trayning