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Baralaba is situated on the Dawson River in Central Queensland and is located 160 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton and 667 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. It was once an important coal mining area, but is now a thriving beef/stud cattle, grain and irrigated crop farming district. Baralaba is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Land of the Blue Mountain’. Mt Ramsay, the large ‘blue mountain’ dominates the skyline around the town. Located 14 kilometres south-east of town, it is a popular hiking spot, with spectacular views of the surrounding districts from the top. There are a number of annual events held in the town, such as the Agricultural Show in May, an annual Art Exhibition and the Baralaba Saratoga Classic Fishing Competition in October. The town is also host to many sporting tournaments. There are water sports on the river, a golf course, tennis courts, a bowling green and a farm stay, where horse riding is available. Visitors are encouraged to join in the activities and can find out what’s happening from notices in shop windows or by asking the locals.Those visiting Baralaba can find short-term parking at Neville Hewitt Weir, and can park for up to 48 hours. Potable water is available here, and a dump point is located on Wooroonah Rd.Everything you need for your stay is available in town, including groceries, a drink or meals at the pub, mechanical repairs and fuel. There is also a newsagency, post office and ATM’s. So, when visiting the Dawson River, be sure to make Baralaba your base.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Landcare & Community Centre, cnr Stopford St & Ashfield St, Baralaba QLDOnly open Wednesdayswww.sandstonewonders.com Casual Parking       Stopford StShort Term Parking           Neville Hewitt Weir, (7days); Baralaba Showgrounds, Wooroonah Rd, 07 4998 1581 $10pvpn poweredDump Point  Wooroonah Rd (near showgrounds)Potable Water          Neville Hewitt WeirHospital        Baralaba Multipurpose Health Service, Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 2800Doctors Surgery     1 Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 1233Pharmacy     Moura Pharmacy, Marshall St, Ph: 07 4997 1476, delivers to town twice weekly, (50km); Baralaba hospital has a dispensary for urgent suppliesSupermarket            29 Stopford St, Ph: 07 4998 1351

Katanning is situated on the Great Western Highway, in the heart of the Great Southern region, 277 kilometres south-east of Perth. The development of the Great Western Railway in 1889 from Perth to Albany played an integral part in the development of Katanning. The same company who built the railway, Western Australia Land Company, also formed the town. It was later gazetted in 1898 after the state purchased the railway line and town.Historical points of interest in the town include the Katanning Roller Flour Mill Museum, and the Kobeelya homestead. For the young at heart, stop in at the ‘All Ages Playground’, a rare and unusual playground with adult sized play equipment.RV travellers passing through Katanning are able to park for up to 48 hours at the RV Overnight Rest Area. No charges apply for the stay. A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this site.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Katanning Visitor Centre14 Austral Tce, Katanning WAP: 08 9821 2634E: visitors@katanning.wa.gov.auCasual Parking       2 carparks on Austral TceShort Term Parking           RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen St, (48hrs), pets on leadDump Point  RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen StPotable Water          RV Overnight Rest Area, Aberdeen StHospital        Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222Doctors Surgery     Kobeelya Ave, Katanning, 08 9821 6222Dentist           54 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 4500Pharmacy     Guardian Pharmacy, 92 Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 1677; Great Southern Community, Clive St, Katanning, 08 9821 8016Supermarket            Woolworths, Clive St, Katanning, 08 6805 8500; IGA 72-78 Austral Tce, Katanning, 08 9821 1577

Free parking (when a meal is purchased in the tavern) available to those travelling in self-contained vehicles only. 72 hour time limit applies and pets on a lead permitted.