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Gayndah is a town located on the Burnett River in Queensland, with the Burnett Highway passing through the area. It is 366 kilometres north of Brisbane, and 145 kilometres west of Maryborough. Gayndah lies at the heart of Queensland's citrus area and proudly claims to be the ‘Orange Capital of Queensland'. Many fine historic buildings line the main street, representing Edwardian, Federation and Art Deco styles. A unique collection of early designed railway bridges offer the railway enthusiast an insight into early bridge structure and engineering.Zonhoven Park, located on the Burnett Highway, is the ideal destination to explore the town. Self-contained travellers are welcome to stay here for 24 hours at no-cost, with access to a dump point and potable water also available on-site.The area's undulating countryside offers several lookouts including Archer's Lookout, Binjour Lookout and Mt Gayndah - with views over the citrus orchards, Burnett River Valley and rural countryside.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Gayndah Museum & Information Centre, 8 Simon St, Gayndah QLDPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking       Anzac Parade (Lions Park) has space for large vehicles/motor homes etc to park and also the side streets off the main shopping area in Capper St plus and all side streetsShort Term Parking           Zonhoven Park, Burnett Hwy, (24hr), nil costLong Term Parking            Thompson’s CrossingDump Point  Temporarily Closed for works.Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyPotable Water          Zonhoven Park, Burnett HwyHospital        Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Doctors Surgery     Queen St, Ph: 07 4161 1666Dentist           69 Warton St, Ph: 07 4161 3571Pharmacy     Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1304Supermarket            IGA, Capper St, Ph: 07 4161 1844

The Albury Sailors, Soldiers and Airman's Club is located in the heart of Albury and is one of the largest clubs in the Albury / Wodonga area.The club has three dining options, Bistro, Café (both seven days a week) and Hoi's Restaurant (Asian Cuisine Tuesday to Sunday), three licensed bars, affordable long or short term membership, live and free entertainment, in house promotions, bingo (five days a week), and TAB facilities. The club is five minutes from the CBD, close to retail and attractions. Other features include large TVs for sport, function areas, local maps, friendly and professional staff. Stays are normally 48 hour but can be extended.Enter via eastbound entrance at 470 Swift St, RV parking in cul-de-sac, northern section of the car park, up to 11m, (48hr)Cost: NilParking: Enter via eastbound entrance at 470 Swift St, RV parking in cul-de-sac, northern section of the car park, up to 11m, 48hrs

Sapphire is located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland and is situated approximately 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton. Home to the largest commercial sapphire producing fields in the southern hemisphere, Sapphire has been mined since the late 1800s, when a railway surveyor found red zircons at Retreat Creek and thought they were rubies. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area and it is still possible for anyone to find a gem worth tens of thousands of dollars, so come along and try your luck.Those visiting Sapphire can find short-term parking for up to 48 hours at Sapphire Campground, located in Flagon Alley.  A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this location. There is so much to do when visiting Sapphire, and a particularly great time to visit is in August, when the annual 'Gemfest - Festival of Gems' is held. This Festival is Australia's largest sapphire exhibition and showcases the sapphires and the Gemfields area, which comprises of the towns of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and the Willows. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, SapphirePh: 07 4985 4179www.centralhighlandstourism.org.au Casual Parking       Rubyvale Rd & adjacent side streetsShort Term Parking           Sapphire Campground, Flagon Alley, (48hr)Dump Point  Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyPotable Water          Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyHospital        Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547Doctors Surgery     Gemfields Outpatient Clinic, 984 Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547; Ambulance Station, 1010 Rubyvale RdPharmacy     Pharmaceutical products can be arranged for the next day at the hospitalSupermarket            Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, Ph: 07 4985 4179