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Cohuna is situated in the Loddon Murray Region of Northern Victoria, approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Cohuna is a picturesque town in a natural setting, on the banks of Gunbower Creek and only a 10 minute drive to the Murray River. The bridge that crosses Gunbower Creek provides access to Gunbower Island, which is comprised of the Gunbower National Park and State Forest, home to over 160 species of native water birds and numerous species of native animals.Visitors to Cohuna have access to RV parking at Garden Park for up to 72 hours. There is no fee to stay, and pets on leads are welcome. A free dump point can be found on Cohuna Island Road (opposite entrance to the Holiday Park), and potable water is accessible on King George Street. The Cohuna Golf Course also offers long-term stays with a negotiable time limit for $10 per vehicle per night which includes the use of all club house facilities.With an array of water and nature based activities on offer in Cohuna, visitors will find plenty to do to fill in several days. Canoeing, bird watching, bushwalking and picnicing are just some of the pastimes enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Info Centre90 King George St, Cohuna, VICP: 03 5456 2047www.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       90 King George St, CohunaShort Term Parking           Garden Park, Cohuna Island Rd, pets on lead, (72hrs), nil chargeLong Term Parking            Cohuna Golf Course, 48 Golf Rd, (neg hrs), $10pvpn, inc use of all club house facs & discounted golfDump Point  Cohuna Island Rd, opp entrance to the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday ParkPotable Water          90 King George St, CohunaHospital        144-158 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery     111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist           23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy     63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket            45-51 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2200

Ashford is a small village of approximately 600 people and located in the north-east of New South Wales. RV tourists visiting the area can access both short and long-term parking at Ashford Caravan Park. For a rate of $13 per vehicle per night, access to showers, toilets, bins, water and the barbecue is included. The length of stay is negotiable, which is convenient for those wishing to stay in the area for an extended period of time. A dump point is also located within the caravan park, and potable water is available at the ISC Depot.The community of Ashford provides visitors with access to basic shops, churches, and recreation and entertainment facilities, including a pool, golf course and local bowling club. Other attractions within the area include Pindari Dam, MacIntyre Falls and the Ashford Caves.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreAshford Rural Transaction Centre30-32 Albury St, AshfordPh: 02 6725 4455Casual Parking (near retail centre)Martyn St between Albury St & Inverell StShort & Long Term ParkingAshford Caravan Park, 43 Bukkulla St Ashford$13pvpn, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointAshford Caravan Park, 43 Bukkulla St AshfordLat: -29.323030, Long: 151.097808Potable WaterISC Depot, Albury St AshfordDoctors SurgeryCnr Jubilee St & Martyn St Ashford – Ph: 02 6726 2000Pharmacy38 Albury St Ashford – Ph: 02 6725 4013SupermarketDuff St – Ph: 02 6725 4070

Roxby Downs located north of Port Augusta and is the largest town in South Australia. With a population of nearly 5,000 it has all the retail, recreation and health facilities a traveller would require. As a regional hub it is the perfect place to rest and restock supplies before heading into the outback. The town was purpose built to accommodate mine workers and their families from the Olympic Dam Mine. The Olympic Dam Mine is located 16 kilometres from Roxby Downs and has the world’s fourth largest copper and gold deposits and the world’s largest uranium deposits. The Mine also produces significant quantities of silver. Roxby Downs is well known as an oasis in the desert with wide tree lined streets, excellent amenities and lots of greenery. The town was built in 1988 and has maintained modern, well-kept facilities.The BP Station located in the hub of Roxby Downs offers visitors potable water, a dump point, and free extended parking. The main street is the focus of retail and cultural activity in Roxby Downs; a grassed median strip is situated on Main Street with shaded park benches and tables suitable for picnics - a very popular spot for locals and visitors alike. BHP Billiton funded an Arid Recovery Reserve, where rabbits, cats and foxes have been eradicated to make way for native animals, including the bilby, western barred bandicoot, and many others. Tag along night tours are on offer and certainly make for an interesting excursion, second to none.Roxby Downs offers everything from swimming, golf and tennis to squash and bowls. Roxby Downs Cultural Precinct is a must, featuring the town’s visitor information centre, an outback cinema, art gallery, auditorium and the Dunes Café.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Roxby Downs VIC, 1 – 15 Richardson Plc, Roxby Downs SAPh: 08 8671 5941vic@roxbylink.com.auwww.roxbydowns.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Car park adj to Lions Park, at the rear of the Roxby Downs Community ClubShort Term Parking           Rest Area 1km E of Roxby Down (48hr), Self-contained vehicles onlyDump Point  Next door to BP Service Stn, Olympic Way, Potable Water          Next door to BP Service Stn, Olympic WayHospital        Burgoyne St, Ph: 08 8671 9020Doctors Surgery     Roxby Downs Medical Practice, 16 – 28 Burgoyne St, Ph: 08 8671 1900; Roxby Downs Family Practice, 24 Gregory St, Ph: 08 8671 3231Pharmacy     Roxby Downs Pharmacy, Shop 16 – 17 Richardson PlaceSupermarket            Woolworths, Roxby Central Shopping Centre, Richardson Place, Ph: 08 8671 0288