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Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days

Tailem Bend is situated on the mighty Murray River 99kms east of Adelaide and was created when the railway came through in 1886. The railway station is a must see and the Tailem Info Station is located in the main street. The town is full of history and ‘Old Tailem Town’ is the best place to discover the days gone by, with the oldest building in the pioneer village dating around 1870.Casual parking can be found in Railway Terrace, where potable water is also available. Short-term parking is at Tailem Bend Forest and at the Princess and Dukes Highway intersection for 24hrs at no charge at both places. Long-term parking is located at Tailem Bend Oval in Granites Road for a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. There is a 72hr limit at the oval. The dump point is on the Princess Highway, close to the town sign with the locomotive.While in the region, take in the Murray River and take the opportunity to do a spot of boating and fishing.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tailem Bend Information Station Railway Tce, Ph: 08 8572 4277Casual Parking       C/park opp Foodland on Railway Tce and c/park in front of Railway StationShort Term Parking           Tailem Bend Forest, The Pines,Princess Hwy, 24hrs, nil charge, bins, m/coverage, pets on lead. Princess Hwy & Dukes Hwy intersection, 24hrs, nil charge, mobile coverage, pets on lead.Long Term Parking            Tailem Bend Oval (Football Club), Granites Rd 72hrs, $10pvpn, tlts, bins, water, m/coverage, pets on lead.Dump Point  Princess Hwy South, close to town stone sign with locomotive. Lat: -35.2691 Long: 139.4583Potable Water          Railway Tce, between public tlts & railway stationHospital        74 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5800Doctors Surgery     70 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5897Dentist           Nearest dentist is at Murray BridgePharmacy     Tailem Bend Pharmacy, 75 Railway Tce 08 8572 3435Supermarket            IGA Foodland, 113 Railway Tce 08 8572 3866