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Sorell is located 26 kilometres east of Hobart, 13 kilometres from Cambridge and 30 kilometres from Dunalley, and is at the crossroads of the East Coast Escape and the Convict Trail touring routes. It is a great base for the Southern Beaches Touring Route and the wealth of other nearby country region touring options available to explore. The town was named in 1821 after Lieutenant Governor William Sorell, (Governor of Van Diemen’s Land from 1817-1824) and was known as Tasmania’s most important grain centre. In 1874 Sorell became known as the gateway to the east coast of the Tasman Peninsula and has remained a popular service centre for local farms, light industry and its growing suburbs.Visitors to Sorell can find short-term parking at Pembroke Park Rest Area in Montagu Street. A permit is required and will cost $16 per vehicle per night, or five nights for $47. Permit available from council chambers, 47 Cole Street, between 8am & 5pm Mon–Fri. Alternatively, a permit can be obtained on-site where you can deposit fees and forms into an on-site security box. Pembroke Park provides potable water and an on-site dump point.Attractions within Sorell include bird watching at the Orielton Lagoon Conservation site, which is an internationally recognised habitat for migratory birds. You can also pick your own seasonal stone and berry fruit at the Sorell Fruit Farm where the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held during September and October, or enjoy some wine tasting at the Orani Vineyard. Local events include the Sorell Markets (every Sunday) and the Dodges Ferry Market (first Sunday of every month from November to April).Tourist/Visitor Information Centre16 Gordon St,Ph: 03 6269 2924Casual Parking (near retail centre)Woolworths Shopping Plaza Cole St, Gordon St in the vicinity of Visitors Information CentreShort Term ParkingPembroke Park, Montagu St, permit fee $16pvpn or 5 nights for $47 avail from Council Chambers between 8:00am and 4.45pm Mon – Fri,a/h there will be a security box for deposit of fees near the dump point. Please ensure all permits are displayed on dash board of vehicle.Dump PointPembroke Park, Montagu St Potable WaterPembroke Park, Montagu St HospitalHobart, 30 mins awayDoctors SurgerySorell Family Practice – Shop 11, 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 2341Sorell Doctors Surgery – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6165 1595DentistAllcare Dentist,13/5 Fitzroy St, Ph: 03 6265 2009PharmacyTerry White Chemist – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6265 1195Chemist Warehouse – 2 Gordon Street Ph: 03 6265 2153Sorell Plaza Pharmacy – 10b 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 3981SupermarketWoolworths – Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 1204Coles – 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 1400

Frances is a town in South Australia located approximately 291 kilometres south-east of the state’s capital Adelaide and sits on the South Australian/Victoria border. With a population of only 50 people, this border town offers a scenic alternative for people travelling from Adelaide to Melbourne or vice versa.RV travellers who decide to take this route during their travels can find 72-hour parking at Frances Recreation Reserve. Parking is available for $10 per vehicle per night (payable to Frances Store), and access to toilets and water is available. A dump point is also accessible at the reserve. The town is within close proximity to local caves and several recreational fishing lakes. Another popular attraction is Little Desert National Park; the best time to visit the park is between late winter and early summer when the temperatures are comfortable and the park is full of blossoms and wildflowers.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Naracoorte Visitor Information Centre36 Macdonnell St, NaracoortePh: 08 8762 1399W: naracoortelucindale.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceShort Term Parking           Frances Recreation Reserve, East Terrace$10pvpn payable at Frances Store, 72hrs, water, toilets, pets on lead.Dump Point  Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceLat: -36.712848Long: 140.960262Potable Water          Frances Recreation Reserve, East TerraceHospital        Nearest hospital is at NaracoorteDoctors Surgery     Nearest doctor is at NaracoorteDentist           Nearest dentist is at NaracoortePharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is at NaracoorteSupermarket            Frances General Store, Second St, Ph: 08 8765 1071

Port Victoria is a small coastal town on the western coast of Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, 200 kilometres from Adelaide. The port, like many other coastal towns, used to be a thriving port for the export of grain to England. Being quite a major port, there was an anchorage offshore for the larger windjammers. As the last working sailing ship visited in 1949, port Victoria is now known as ‘the last of the windjammer ports’. This era is well illustrated in the Maritime Museum, found on the water front, housed in the original general cargo shed which was bought out from England in kit form in 1877. Today, Port Victoria remains primarily a fishing town. Short and long-term parking is available at Port Victoria Oval on Kuhn Terrace for $10 per vehicle per night. A dump point and potable water can also be located at the oval, along with toilets and bins, and pets are allowed on leads.Port Victoria is a wonderful place to visit for fishermen and families looking for pristine waters, white sandy swimming beaches, and a relaxed laid back holiday experience. Some of the other major attractions found in the town include the Barley Stacks Winery, nearby Warding Island Diving Trail, art galleries, beaches and walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Port Victoria Kiosk/Post OfficeForeshore, Port VictoriaPh: 08 8834 2098Casual Parking       Carpark opposite Port Victoria Hotel, Victoria Tce and the town oval off Kuhn Tce.Short & Long Term Parking        Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn Tce 96hrs, $10 pvpn payable to PV Kiosk/PO, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, tlts, waterDump Point  Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn TceLat: -34.4940, Long: 137.4889Potable Water          Port Victoria Oval, Kuhn TceHospital        Nearest hospital in Maitland 23kmDoctors Surgery     Nearest Doctor in Maitland 23kmDentist           Nearest Dentist in Maitland 23kmPharmacy     Nearest Pharmacy in Maitland 23kmSupermarket            Small deli style shops Main St Forshore