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Whyalla is located 396km north-west of Adelaide and is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf region. The town was founded in 1906 and was originally named Hummock Hill, and it was not until 1914 the town was renamed as Whyalla and was established as a port to ship iron. For a long time Whyalla was a steel and shipbuilding hub and is now experiencing a tourism renaissance based on its proud industrial history and natural phenomena, including the annual spawning of giant, luminescent cuttlefish each winter.Those visiting Whyalla can find short term parking at Weerona Bay Football & Sports Club, Stuart Park, Cartledge Ave for $10 per vehicle per night. There are no other facilities available here and parking is limited to 7 days. A dump point and potable water can be located at Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave. Whyalla boasts a fabulous Mediterranean style climate that provides around 300 days of clear and sunny skies each year, making this city the perfect place to visit. Spend a lazy afternoon swimming or windsurfing at the local beach, or fishing from the nearby jetty. At low tide, walk out to the ‘blue line’ to search for crabs. A short drive from town is the beautiful Point Lowly Peninsula and Lighthouse - the oldest building in the area. You can experience the heritage of the area at the Whyalla Martime Museum, featuring the largest permanently land-locked warship in Australia, or take a fully guided tour of the vast OneSteel Whyalla steelworks. As the regional shopping centre for the area, Whyalla has all the facilities you would expect from a major shopping area, with service stations open 24 hours a day, a myriad of dining venues and many other facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla SAPh: 08 8645 7900www.whyalla.comCasual Parking       Jamieson St, between McBryde Tce & Horwood StShort Term Parking           Stuart Park (Weeroona Bay Football Club) Cartledge Ave, $10 pn, (7 days)Long Term Parking            Point Lowly Campground $5 pn, 14 days.Dump Point  Jubilee Park Showgrounds, Jenkins AvePotable Water          Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave; Southern Information Bay, Lincoln Hwy; Point Lowly Campground; Whyalla Foreshore Marina, fish wash down tableHospital        Wood Terrace, Ph: 08 8648 8300Doctors Surgery     For Medical Services enquire at VICDentist           10 Forsyth St, Ph: 08 8644 0215; Playford Ave, Ph: 08 8645 8777; 55-59 Norrie Ave, Ph: 08 8645 9000; Cnr Nicholson & McDouall-Stuart Ave; (Westlands Shopping Centre), Ph: 08 8645 5045Pharmacy     Coles, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8645 9033 Supermarket IGA, McRitchie Cres, Ph: 08 8649 3003; Jenkins Friendly Grocer, Jenkins Ave, Ph: 08 8645 0692; OneStop Foodland, Flinders Ave, Ph: 08 8649 3100; Whyalla Foodland, Essington Lewis Ave, Ph: 08 8645 3300; Woolworths, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8644 1677; Woolworths, Viscount Slim Ave, Ph: 08 8645 7851

Cranbrook is located in the great southern region of Western Australia, 320 kilometres south of Perth and less than an hour’s drive north of Albany. The town is renowned as ‘The Gateway to the Stirlings’. The Stirling Range National Park provides an opportunity to experience an entire mountain range maintained in its natural state. The park is renowned for its spectacular wildflowers, some of which are unique to the area and cannot be found growing in their natural state anywhere else in the world. Visitors may enjoy a trip to the local museum or wineries.Those visiting Cranbrook can fine short-term parking along Gathorne Street, opposite the Cranbrook Hotel. Parking is for self-contained vehicles only, and sites are $5 per vehicle per night, permit obtainable from the Shire Office. A dump point and potable water can be found at Cranbrook Caravan Park. There is so much to do while visiting Cranbrook, and every season brings another festival. Local events include the Cranbrook Show held in March/April each year and the Cranbrook Golf Tour held in September/October. Whilst visiting, take a trip to Lake Poorarecup, an enormous freshwater lake with sandy beaches, which is located twenty minutes’ drive west of the town centre. It is a perfect location to enjoy many water activities such as boating and swimming.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council Office, 19 Gathorne St, Cranbrook WAPh: 08 9826 1008shire@cranbrook.wa.gov.auwww.cranbrook.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Climie St, Great Southern Hwy, Gordon St & Dunn StShort Term Parking           Gathorne St, opp Cranbrook Hotel, self-contained vehicles, $5pn, permit obtainable from the Shire Office, 48hrLong Term Parking            Lake Poorarecup for self-contained vehicles, 72hr, fees apply in peak periodsDump Point  Cranbrook Caravan ParkPotable Water          Cranbrook Caravan ParkHospital        Mt Barker Hospital, Langton Rd, Mount Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1422, 48kmDoctors Surgery     Provided each Thursday in the Town Hall, Gathorne St, appointments made through Plantagenet Medical, Ph: 08 9892 1000 ambulance available 24/7 in townPharmacy     Cranbrook Supermarket is an agent of Mt Barker Country Chemist, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018; 23 Lowood Rd, Mt Barker, Ph: 08 9851 1010, 48kmSupermarket            Cranbrook IGA, Gordon St, Ph: 08 9826 1752; Gateway General Store, Gathorne St, Ph: 08 9826 1018

Hopetoun is located on the Henty Highway, 62 kilometres north of Warracknabeal, within the Mallee region. The town is situated on the Yarriambiack Creek and is known as ‘The Gateway to the Parklands’ due to its close proximity to the Wyperfeld, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray Sunset National Parks.Those visiting Hopetoun can find short-term parking at Lake Lascelles, Austin Street. There are no fees for an unpowered site; however, powered sites will cost $20 per vehicle per night. A dump point is located at the corner of Henty Hwy & Evelyn Street, and potable water can be obtained from Mallee Bush Retreat, on the foreshore of Lake Lascelles.Lake Lascelles is located 400 metres from the town centre and is a popular venue for camping, swimming, fishing and skiing, with BBQ’s, a playground, and a boat ramp on-site. The area also hosts the Mallee Bush Retreat, a unique community owned accommodation village that offers long term parking for RV’s. The neighbouring Lake Corrong is a top fishing spot and a haven for birdlife. The nearby Wyperfeld National Park is one of Victoria's largest national parks and is known for its fauna and flora. There are plenty of things to see here, and a variety of landscapes and walking trails to explore.Tourist/Visitor Centre Gateway BEET (Business Education Employment Training), 75 Lascelles St, Hopetoun VIC Ph: 03 5083 3001Email: gateadmin@bordernet.com.au or gatewaybeet@bordernet.com.au www.hopetounvictoria.com.au Casual Parking Gateway BEET car park, IGA car park & Tool StShort Term Parking   Lake Lascelles, Austin St, pwr $20.00; unpwr nil costLong Term Parking    Mallee Bush Retreat, Lake Lascelles; The Hopetoun Caravan Park, permit fees apply for Hopetoun Caravan ParkDump Point        Cnr Henty Hwy & Evelyn StPotable Water    Mallee Bush Retreat on the foreshore of Lake LascellesHospital    12 Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2000Doctors Surgery         Mitchell Plc, Ph: 03 5083 2080Pharmacy 18 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3002Supermarket     IGA, 14 Austin St, Ph: 03 5083 3020