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St Arnaud is located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, 244 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and is situated within the Shire of the Northern Grampians. The districts around St Arnaud support an agricultural industry of grains and wineries, sheep grazing, with open Mallee plains to the north and forested areas to the south. This former gold mining town was first settled in the mid-1850s and was originally known as ‘New Bendigo Goldfield’ before being renamed St Arnaud in honour of the commander of the French Forces in the Crimean War – Jaques Leroy de St Arnaud, Marshal of France. Many of the streets are also named after British military leaders involved in the same war.St Arnaud Caravan Park is the ideal location to stop while you explore this unique town; close to the town centre with all facilities provided, including potable water. A dump point is only a short distance away located at Lord Nelson Park.St Arnaud is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Be sure to explore the historic precinct along Napier Street, featuring Victoria’s oldest fire station which has been converted into a fire brigade museum, a post office erected on 1 February 1856 and an old court house. For a pleasant day trip, take a drive 23 kilometres south of St Arnaud and you will run into the small community of Stuarts Mill where gold was first discovered in 1861. The town has preserved some of the older buildings and churches from earlier mining days.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        St Arnaud VIC, 4 Napier St, St Arnaud VICPh: 03 5495 1268starnaud.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       Jennings / Dundas St, St ArnaudShort Term Parking           St Arnaud Rest Area, Golden St, St Arnaud (24hr), tlts across street, nil cost, no other facilitiesLong Term Parking            Teddington Reservoir & Lake Batyo Catyo, all facilities provided, no pets allowedDump Point  Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St ArnaudPotable Water          Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St Arnaud (near round-about up the rd from dump point); St Arnaud Caravan Park, 1 Alma St, St ArnaudHospital        52 North Western Rd, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5477 2100Doctors Surgery     66 McMahon St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1766Dentist           TR Williams, 121 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 2472Pharmacy     St Arnaud Pharmacy, 88 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1911Supermarket            Weir’s IGA Supermarket, 43 – 47 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1211

Meekatharra is a small town situated on the Great Northern Highway, in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It is a centre for sheep and cattle transshipment, initially by rail but now by road trains. It is also a regional home to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the School of the Air. Heritage buildings in Meekatharra maintain character in the town centre while the local museum puts it all into context. Located in the library, the museum contains more than 100 photographs and items of memorabilia of life through the ages in Meekatharra.Those visiting Meekatharra can find short-term parking at the Lions Park Area, situated in Hill Street. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 24 hours. A dump point is located at Lot 58 Main Street, and potable water can be obtained from the Visitors Rest Area, also located in Main Street. Meekatharra is a quaint town, rich in history. Active and profitable gold mining operations continue in the district and the relics of those long since past, dotted throughout the countryside, fill the imagination of the inquisitive tourists. The Meeka Rangelands Discovery Trail provides a fascinating insight into the history, and natural and cultural heritage of Meekatharra along an easy three kilometre walk around Meekatharra Creek. The trail also includes the Meeka Lookout, an opportunity to take in the vast red rangelands and appreciate the beauty of the outback landscape.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Council Office, adj to museum & library, 54 Main St, MeekatharraPh: 08 9980 0600reception@meekashire.wa.gov.auwww.meekashire.wa.gov.au Casual Parking       Main St, between Savage St & Porter StShort Term Parking           Vacant lot opp Royal Mail Hotel; Lions Park Area, Hill St, 24hrLong Term Parking            Peace George, Gascoyne Junction RdDump Point  Lot 58, Main St. Lat: -26.59366 Long: 118.49593Potable Water          Main St, at the Visitors Rest AreaHospital        Savage St, Ph: 08 9981 0600Doctors Surgery     Outpatients at the hospital, Mon-Fri: 9am-12pm & 2pm–4pmPharmacy     Main St, next to Coates Hire, Ph: 08 9980 1798Supermarket            Farmer Jacks Foodworks, Main St, Ph: 08 9981 1088

Childers is located in southern Queensland, at the junction of the Bruce and Isis Highways. The township lies 325 kilometres north of Brisbane and 52 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg. This historical town is positioned on a ridge with magnificent views overlooking thousands of hectares of vivid green sugarcane and avocado farms. Childers offer wide, tree-lined streets with a relaxed and welcoming country atmosphere. Visitors can step back in time as they visit the town’s many historical buildings, some well over 100 years old.Those visiting Childers can find short-term parking at Childers Overnight Stay Area and park for up to 20 hours. Additional parking is also available at Apple Tree Creek, as well as the Sugar Bowl Caravan Park. A dump point and potable water can be found along Crescent Street.Just seven kilometres north of Childers on the Bruce Highway is the delightfully named rural township of Apple Tree Creek, and nearby Woodgate Beach offers an unspoilt coastal playground for visitors seeking peace and quiet.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Childers VIC, 72 Churchill St, Childers QLD07 4153 8888childersvisitors@bundaberg.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Crescent StShort Term Parking           Childers Overnight Stay Area (20hr) and Apple Tree Creek, (20hr)Dump Point  Crescent StPotable Water          Crescent StHospital        44 Broadhurst St, Ph: 07 4126 1733Doctors Surgery     Ashbury Lane, Ph: 07 4126 1635; 66 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2922Dentist           88 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1666Pharmacy     60 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308Supermarket            IGA, 114 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308; Woolworths, 111 – 115 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2845