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Gatton is a town in south-east Queensland, which sits in the lovely Lockyer Valley. Gatton is also the administrative centre of the Lockyer Valley local government area. The area has rich agricultural history, and today, vegetables make up the majority of local crops. Up until the 1990’s, fruit was grown extensively throughout the region; however, with changing economic conditions, many of the orchards were removed.Those visiting the friendly town of Gatton have access to short-term parking at William Kemp Park. Parking is available only for those travelling with self-contained vehicles and a maximum stay of 48 hours applies. Pets are permitted to stay on-site as long as they are on leads. and covered seating, a barbecue, and water, are all available too. A dump point is also located at the park, which is of value.During a visit to Gatton, spend some time at the Lockyer Valley Culture Centre, which has only been open to the public since 2009. The centre houses a library, art gallery, café, visitor information centre, the Lockyer Legends Hall of Fame, and the Queensland Transport Museum. For those who enjoy birdwatching, take a walk along the circular walking track at Apex Park. Here you can also check out the Dry Rainforest and the Lights on the Hill Trucking memorial.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreLockyer Valley Cultural Centre34 Lake Apex Dr, GattonPh: 07 5466 3426www.lockyervalleyculturalcentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lockyer Creek side of East St and Railway St, excluding between Spencer to Crescent Sts Gatton.Short Term ParkingWilliam Kemp Park, East St Gatton48hrs, s/c only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, bins, covered seating, BBQ & water.Dump PointGatton RV Park, East St GattonLat: -27.555288, Long: 152.274589Potable WaterGatton RV Park, East St GattonHospital97 William St, Gatton – Ph: 07 5468 4188Doctors Surgery18 William St, Gatton – Ph: 07 5462 0100Dentist123 Spencer St, Gatton – Ph: 07 5462 1133PharmacyShop 6 Gatton Plaza, 114 Spencer St, Gatton – Ph: 07 5462 1071SupermarketColes, Spencer St, IGA, Railway St, Aldi, Ballantine St

Powered site $27 per vehicle per night and unpowered $18 per vehicle per night, CMCA members only. Negotiable time limit applies. Access to toilets, showers, covered seating, and water available. Pets on a lead permitted.

Lock is situated in the centre of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 606 kilometres west of Adelaide. First settlers arrived in the region in the 1860s, but it did not initially thrive due to the low levels of rainfall. The town was named after Corporal Albert Lock who was a local landholder killed in action in Belgium in 1917.RV travellers will find Lock a convenient place to stop in for a couple of nights, with local shopping facilities including IGA, service station and a mechanic. Parking for up to 96 hours is available at the Lock Lions Caravan Park, for a fee of $10 per vehicle per night. Toilets, showers, water and a free dump point are provided at the caravan park.North of Lock is the Hambidge Wilderness Protection Area, approximately 25,400 hectares of Mallee country. Prominent Hill (143 metres high) is accessible via a track from the south offering a wide view over the park.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Elliston Community & Visitor Information Centre6 Memorial Dr, EllistonPh: 08 8687 9200www.elliston.com.auCasual Parking       Along Tod Hwy, LockShort & Long Term Parking        Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce, (96hrs), $10pvpn to caretaker (0417 896 991) or Post Office, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, dump pointDump Point  Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South Tce(Lat Long: -33.569446, 135.756798)Potable Water          Lock Lions C/P, Cnr Tod Hwy & South TceDoctors Surgery     Visiting GP to Lock Community Centre every Tues. North Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1006Pharmacy     Prescriptions are filled through the Cummins Hospital and sent via the Community Health Care CentreSupermarket            Lock IGA, 6 Railway Tce, Lock, 08 8689 1013