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Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs

Leeton is located within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA) of south-west NSW. It is 130 kilometres from Wagga Wagga and only 30 kilometres from Griffith, Narrandera, the Newell Highway, Kidman Way and the Sturt Highway. As the first town planned for the MIA, Leeton was designed by Walter Burley Griffin and has blossomed with Australia’s agricultural fortunes, clearly evident in the art deco features that give character to the main streets. There are 21 buildings listed with the Art Deco Society of NSW, including the landmark Roxy Theatre, which has been screening movies since 1930. Make your first port of call in town the Visitor Information Centre, a beautifully restored building set in a `heritage' garden. Photographs show the pioneering days and there’s extensive information on the area. For those interested in agricultural history, the Leeton SunRice Centre has comprehensive photographic and product displays on the Australian rice industry. The Riverina’s mild winters and sunny summers are perfect for outdoors activities. There are 102 hectares of public parks and reserves within the Leeton Shire, including river red gum forests along the Murrumbidgee River and the Ramsar-listed Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands – renowned among birdwatchers for hosting migratory birds from the northern hemisphere during warmer months of the year. If the weather turns bad there is also a variety of restaurants, clubs, pubs and cafes, ensuring there’s always something to do in and around Leeton.Those visiting Leeton can find short-term parking at Leeton Showground, Racecourse Rd. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, and you are welcome to stay for up to 48 hours. Please note, vehicles must be fully self-contained, however, a dump point and potable water is available here.Leeton is a lovely town to visit, especially for RV travellers.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreLeeton VIC, 10 Yanco Ave, Leeton NSWPh: 02 6953 6481enquiries@leetontourism.com.auwww.leetontourism.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Sycamore St car park; Mountford Park; Leeton Visitors Information CentreShort Term ParkingLeeton Showground, Racecourse Rd, $10.00 pn, non pwr, (48hr), self-contained vehiclesLong Term ParkingGogeldrie Weir, Leeton CP and the Oasis CPDump PointLeeton Showgrounds, Racecourse RdPotable WaterLeeton Showgrounds, Racecourse RdHospitalCnr Wade & Palm Ave, Ph: 02 6953 1111Doctors Surgery30 Kurrajong Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2733; 81 Kurrajong Ave, Ph: 02 6953 4333; 11 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2699Dentist20 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 8080; 34/36 Wade Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2844PharmacyLeeton Pharmacy, 113 Pine Ave, Ph: 02 6953 3602; Wade's Pharmacy, 76 Pine Ave, Ph: 02 6953 2453SupermarketFranklins, 1 Acacia Ave, Ph: 02 6953 8924; Woolworths, cnr Palm St & Wamoon Ave, Ph: 02 6953 7311; Golden Apple Superstore, Yanco Rd, Ph: 02 6953 2000; Leeton Tourist Supermarket, 11 Bohenah Rd, Ph: 02 6953 4005

Macarthur is a small, rural township, located 311 kilometres west of Melbourne. The town was named after General Edward Macarthur in 1857, however, prior to this, it was known as Eumeralla, an aboriginal term thought to mean ‘valley of plenty’. The town offers a small service centre, including a pub, post office, chemist, rural supply store and milk bar.Macarthur Recreation Reserve on Port Fairy-Hamilton Road allows parking for up to 72 hours. There is a $10.00 per vehicle per night charge for unpowered sites, and for those requiring power, a fee of $20 per vehicle per night applies. A dump point is located at the site, along with toilets and bbqs, as well as a limited water supply. Pets on a lead are permitted.Macarthur serves as a gateway to Mount Eccles National Park, the home of the long dormant volcano, Mount Eccles, also known as Budj Bim. Within its crater lies the tranquil Lake Surprise and a variety of walking trails, including the Natural Bridge and Lava Canal.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Mooney’s General StoreHigh St, MacarthurCasual Parking       High St, MacarthurShort & Long Term Parking           Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton Rd, (72hr), $20 pvpn pwr, $10.00 for unpwr, pets on lead, tlts, ltd water, BBQDump Point  Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdPotable Water          Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdHospital        Nearest Hospital is at Hamilton approx 35km NDoctors Surgery     11 Ardonachie St, Macarthur, ph 03 5568 0000Pharmacy     Keatings Macarthur Depot, Market St, ph 03 5576 1001Supermarket            Mooney’s General Store, High St, Macarthur