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Tall Timbers Hotel is located in the town of Smithton, on the far north-west coast of beautiful Tasmania. This area is an ideal base to explore the abundance of attractions along the north-west coast.Parking is available at the hotel for up to 72 hours, free of charge. The hotel has access to a number of services including a pool and laundry, however the use of extra facilities may incur a fee. Parking is only available to those with self-contained vehicles.With a fantastic hotel and bar, Tall Timbers Hotel is a great location to stay for a day or two. The hotel operates from 7am-10pm Monday to Saturday, and 8am-9pm on a Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy the nearby attractions which include helicopter flights, scenic tours, 4WD adventures and many more experiences.Site is open from 1st October to 31st May, Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, self-contained vehicles only, BBQ, pets on lead

Whyalla is located 396km north-west of Adelaide and is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf region. The town was founded in 1906 and was originally named Hummock Hill, and it was not until 1914 the town was renamed as Whyalla and was established as a port to ship iron. For a long time Whyalla was a steel and shipbuilding hub and is now experiencing a tourism renaissance based on its proud industrial history and natural phenomena, including the annual spawning of giant, luminescent cuttlefish each winter.Those visiting Whyalla can find short term parking at Weerona Bay Football & Sports Club, Stuart Park, Cartledge Ave for $10 per vehicle per night. There are no other facilities available here and parking is limited to 7 days. A dump point and potable water can be located at Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave. Whyalla boasts a fabulous Mediterranean style climate that provides around 300 days of clear and sunny skies each year, making this city the perfect place to visit. Spend a lazy afternoon swimming or windsurfing at the local beach, or fishing from the nearby jetty. At low tide, walk out to the ‘blue line’ to search for crabs. A short drive from town is the beautiful Point Lowly Peninsula and Lighthouse - the oldest building in the area. You can experience the heritage of the area at the Whyalla Martime Museum, featuring the largest permanently land-locked warship in Australia, or take a fully guided tour of the vast OneSteel Whyalla steelworks. As the regional shopping centre for the area, Whyalla has all the facilities you would expect from a major shopping area, with service stations open 24 hours a day, a myriad of dining venues and many other facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla SAPh: 08 8645 7900www.whyalla.comCasual Parking       Jamieson St, between McBryde Tce & Horwood StShort Term Parking           Stuart Park (Weeroona Bay Football Club) Cartledge Ave, $10 pn, (7 days)Long Term Parking            Point Lowly Campground $5 pn, 14 days.Dump Point  Jubilee Park Showgrounds, Jenkins AvePotable Water          Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave; Southern Information Bay, Lincoln Hwy; Point Lowly Campground; Whyalla Foreshore Marina, fish wash down tableHospital        Wood Terrace, Ph: 08 8648 8300Doctors Surgery     For Medical Services enquire at VICDentist           10 Forsyth St, Ph: 08 8644 0215; Playford Ave, Ph: 08 8645 8777; 55-59 Norrie Ave, Ph: 08 8645 9000; Cnr Nicholson & McDouall-Stuart Ave; (Westlands Shopping Centre), Ph: 08 8645 5045Pharmacy     Coles, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8645 9033 Supermarket IGA, McRitchie Cres, Ph: 08 8649 3003; Jenkins Friendly Grocer, Jenkins Ave, Ph: 08 8645 0692; OneStop Foodland, Flinders Ave, Ph: 08 8649 3100; Whyalla Foodland, Essington Lewis Ave, Ph: 08 8645 3300; Woolworths, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8644 1677; Woolworths, Viscount Slim Ave, Ph: 08 8645 7851

  Kempsey is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. It is roughly 334 kilometres north of Sydney on the Macleay River, accessible via the Pacific Highway. The town is an important service centre and popular rest stop for travellers. The Dunghutti people are the traditional Aboriginal occupants of the area. The first land grants were surveyed on the east bank of the Macleay in 1835. Kempsey prospered as a logging and sawmilling town extracting large quantities of Red Cedar and Rosewood until the resource was exhausted in the 1960s. Today graziers produce beef and dairy cattle. Kempsey is the home of the iconic Akubra hat and the birthplace of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty. The community of Kempsey values its Aboriginal heritage and has attempted to preserve this culture. The museum has an excellent display of Aboriginal artefacts and extensive documentation of local Aboriginal studies. The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is in the Visitor Information Centre. The aim of the Gallery is to showcase and market works produced by local artists. Products include paintings, weaving, wood and textiles with prices starting from $25. Three historic self-guided walks have been put together to assist visitors to explore the town, brochures are available from the museum.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Kempsey Showground at a cost of $30 per vehicle per night for 2 people. For every extra person a $5 fee will apply.Kempsey is rich in culture and history, and is a lovely place to visit, especially for those travelling in their RVs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kempsey VIC, South Kempsey Park, Lachlan St, South Kempsey NSWPh: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480info@macleayvalleycoast.com.auwww.macleayvalleycoast.com.auCasual Parking       Intersection of Stuart St & Clyde StShort Term Parking           Kempsey Showground $30 per site, per night for 2 persons, additional persons are $5 per personDump PointKempsey Showground; Kempsey Tourist Village 325 Pacific Highway Kempsey - free to guestsPotable WaterKempsey Showground at camping grounds if staying overnightHospital119 River St, Ph: 02 6562 6155Doctors Surgery12 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 6477; 26 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6563 124435 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 3840; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 2688 or 6562 6188; 18 Kemp St, Ph: 02 6562 7466Dentist23 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 4828; 31 Smith St, Ph: 02 6563 1313; 68 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 1945; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 4334; 28 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6563 1377; 30 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 3597Pharmacy50 Elbow St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 7222; Belgrave St, Kempsey Mall, Ph: 02 6562 4266; 1 Belgrave St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 6366SupermarketColes, 2 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6560 1400; Woolworths, Smith Street, Ph: 02 6562 7577; IGA, Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 7544; West Kempsey IGA, 30 Elbow Street, West Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 1394