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Collarenebri is a quiet country town of approximately 500 people, located in northern New South Wales, 707 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The town was established in 1860 when William Earl established a pub called ‘The Squatter’s Arms’ on the Barwon River. Within the township there are still many historical buildings dating back to 1910. Cutler’s Store was originally opened in 1937, and now operates as a cafe and takeaway food store, with locals claiming it to be the best freshly cooked food in town. Collarenebri is said to be the best inland fishing location in Australia, with many fantastic fishing spots located along the Barwon River.There are plenty of parking options in town, with short term stays available at no cost at the Collarenebri Primitive Camping Ground, located within the Collarenebri Sportsground. A free dump point and potable water is also available at this location. For longer stays, the Collarenebri Showground allows parking for up to 7 days, at a small fee of $11 per van per night.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Collarenebri Agency37 Wilson St, Collarenebri NSWPh: 02 6756 2104Casual Parking       Collarenebri Lions Park, Wilson St, CollarenebriShort & Long Term Parking        Collarenebri Primitive Camping Ground, Collarenebri Sportsground, (48hr), nil cost, tlts, shwrs, bins, water, pets okDump Point  Collarenebri Primitive Camping Ground, Collarenebri SportsgroundPotable Water          Collarenebri Primitive Camping Ground, Collarenebri SportsgroundHospital        Walgett St, Collarenebri. Ph: 02 6756 4888Doctors Surgery     Walgett St, Collarenebri. Ph: 02 6756 4830Pharmacy     2 Wilson St, Collarenebri. Ph: 6756 2288Supermarket            Khans IGA, Wilson St, Collarenebri. Ph: 6756 2142

Maffra is located approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is a major service centre for the thriving dairy farming, agriculture, pastoral, horticultural and irrigation district. Maffra is a short detour off the Princes Highway and is close to the towns of Sale, Stratford and Tinamba.Short-term parking is offered to those visiting the area in self-contained vehicles. At nil cost, parking is available for up to 48 hours at Maffra RV Park. Both the dump point and potable water are also located at the park and pets on leads are permitted.Visitors can fish for seasonal trout along the Macalister and Thomson Rivers, or perhaps a journey north may be more appealing where Lake Maggie boasts a great area for boating, waterskiing and camping. Home to a wide variety of riverside recreation, visitors can check out the nearby Stratford Village for art and craft shops, antiques and bric-a-brac.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre96 Johnson St, MaffraPh: 03 5144 1108www.tourismwellington.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Foster St & Johnson St, MaffraShort Term ParkingMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St Maffra48hrs, Self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, water, nil chargeDump PointMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraLat: -37.970167, Long: 146.980329Potable WaterMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraHospital48 Kent St, Ph: 03 5147 0100Doctors Surgery160 Johnson St. Ph: 03 5147 1011Dentist113 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1300Pharmacy110 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1504Supermarket95 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5139 2640

Terowie is a small village located approximately 221 kilometres north of Adelaide. Officially declared a historical town, visitors can find authentic and well preserved 1880s buildings scattered throughout Terowie, making this town the perfect place to visit for photographers, historians and rail buffs. The Terowie Railway Station was once the junction of the broad gauge line south to Adelaide, the narrow gauge lines east to Peterborough and Broken Hill, north to Quorn and Alice Springs, and west to Port Augusta and Western Australia. Today, the railway offers free parking for up to 96 hours for those travelling in RVs. Visitors will have access to bins, barbecues, fuel, covered seating and toilets, and pets on a lead are welcome. TV reception and mobile coverage is also available in the area.The Terowie Rail Station is the ideal destination for a peaceful stopover, experiencing a time forgotten.Parking: 96hrs