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Merriwa is located in the Upper Hunter Shire, which is situated within in the far west of the Hunter region in New South Wales. It is on the Golden Highway, 273km north west of Sydney and about half way between Newcastle and Dubbo.   The town is an old community with many colonial buildings and churches and Merriwa’s historic connections makes it a great place to explore. Within close proximity of the town, visitors will find mines, horse studs and wineries, as well as historical museums and national parks. For those visiting Merriwa, short term parking can be found at Merriwa Caravan Park with the use of toilets and showers for $17.50 unpowered. Overnight stays are also welcomed for self-contained vehicles behind the RSL Club on Bow Street. Potable water and a dump point are outside the caravan park, which is situated on Blaxland Street.While visiting the region, don’t forget to take a trip to Goulburn River National Park that offers 70,000 hectares of mostly sandstone country along the Goulburn River. The Aboriginal rock art site known as Hands on the Rock in the park is another very popular tourist spot.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Merriwa Visitor Information Centre34-40 Vennacher St, Merriwa NSWPh: 02 6521 7046Casual Parking       Sollys Lane; Vennacher St; Bow StShort Term Parking           Merriwa Caravan Park, Golden Hwy. $17.50 unpowered per night, includes use of toilets, showers and access to laundry facilities (small fee)Merriwa RSL Club, grassy block behind the RSL, nil charge, access via Bow St, toilets available during day, no other facilities availableDump Point  29 Blaxland StPotable Water          29 Blaxland StHospital        McKenzie St, Merriwa, (inpatient services, ambulance transfers to other centres for major operations, 24hr service available or transfers if necessary), Ph: 6532 5000Doctors Surgery     Bettington St or McKenzie St, Ph: 02 6548 2305 or Ph: 02 6532 5013, open Monday to Friday by appointmentPharmacy     Merriwa Pharmacy, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2213Supermarket            Merriwa IGA, Bettington St, Merriwa, Ph: 02 6548 2315

Millmerran sits on the Gore Highway between Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, on the border of the Darling Downs and Western Downs regions of Queensland. The traditional owners of the area are the Kambuwal Aboriginal people. The name Millmerran is a derivative of an Aboriginal term for ‘lookout’, as there is high ground in the area that was used for that purpose.The area started out in the 1700s as the vast sheep farm, Yandilla Station. In the late 1800s, land holdings became smaller and primary production changed to mixed farming, with cotton, grains, beef, dairy, poultry and honey production becoming some of the main industries.Many fantastic murals depicting the history of the area are painted on the side of the buildings in town and on the water reservoir. The Millmerran Museum also has extensive displays from the area’s past. The museum is open regularly or can be opened at other times by arrangement.Just out of Millmerran is the All Saints Anglican Church and historic cemetery, a walk through the adjoining cemetery is well worth the stop. South of town, on the Inglewood Road, is Mt Basalt. This unique geological and environmental landmark, featuring rare volcanic formations, offers a variety of walking trails and a lookout with spectacular views.Annual events include the Australia Day celebrations, the Millmerran Show in February/March, fishing competitions, shooting competitions and camp drafts. The Australian Camp Oven Festival is a biennial event held in even numbered years, with activities such as camp oven cooking competitions, country music, apron competition, damper throwing, and billy boiling speed tests.Millmerran offers a fascinating mix of experiences, sights and characters. Come along and experience the spirit of the Darling Downs through the town's unique attractions and festivalsTourist/Visitor Centre       Millmerran VIC, 24 Charlotte St, MillmerranPh: 07 4695 2560millmerraninfo@toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auwww.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Ruttledge St, behind Campbell St CBD;Next to the Anzac Park, bordered by Campbell St and Charlotte StsShort & Long Term Parking           Walpole Park, Walpole St, (72hr), self-contained vehicles, no feesDump Point  Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdPotable Water          Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdHospital        50-60 Commens St, Ph: 07 4695 1211Doctors Surgery     45 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1100Pharmacy     43 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1458Supermarket            25 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1260

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm