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Heywood is a small country town situated on the Fitzroy River, 352 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, Victoria. The town was settled by Europeans in the mid-1800s, however prior to this it was occupied by the Gunditjmara people. To the north and east of Heywood is the Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape, containing possibly the worlds’ oldest and most extensive aquaculture and human settlement sites.On the last Saturday in February each year, Heywood comes to life with the ‘Wood, Wine and Roses Festival’. The festival showcases the art and craft of the region, holding competitions for best cut flowers, crafts, painting, woodwork and photography. Gourmet food and wine stalls are available, along with entertainment, parades and rides. It is a fun-filled day for both visitors and locals of all ages.The campsite on Hunter Street East allows parking for up to 48 hours, with a dump point, potable water and bins provided. There is no cost to stay and pets are permitted on leads.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Portland Visitor Information CentreLee Breakwater Rd, Portland VICP: 03 5522 2130www.glenelg.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Apex Park, Cameron St, HeywoodShort Term Parking           Hunter St East, Heywood, (48hrs), bins, water, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Hunter St East, Heywood (Lat Long: -38.1311, 141.6327)Potable Water          Hunter St East, HeywoodHospital        21-23 Barclay St, Heywood, ph 03 5527 0555Doctors Surgery     21-23 Barclay St, Heywood, ph 03 5527 0555Pharmacy     Keatings Pharmacy, 63-65 Edgar St, Heywood, ph 03 5527 1683Supermarket            Daly’s IGA, 60/64 Edgar St, Heywood, ph 03 5527 2286

Aberdeen is a small rural town situated on the banks of the Hunter River. Located in the Upper Hunter Shire, Aberdeen sits 12 kilometres north of Muswellbrook on the New England Highway. It is also the gateway to Lake Glenbawn, the famous thoroughbred studs and Barrington Tops National Park.Aberdeen offers RV travellers short-term parking at Abercairney Terrace Campsite. Parking is available for up to 24 hours at no cost, and access to bins, water and covered seating is available. Potable water is also located on-site, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point can be found at Taylor Park on Macqueen Street.Nestled between Muswellbrook and Scone, Aberdeen makes for a great place to base yourself in the region. With excellent sporting facilities including a 9-hole golf course and an array of pubs and clubs, Aberdeen makes for a great little stop over.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreScone Visitor Information & Horse CentreCnr Susan & Kelly Sts, SconePh: 02 6540 1300www.upperhuntercountry.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Macqueen St, AberdeenShort Term ParkingAbercairney Tce Campsite, Aberdeen24hrs, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump PointTaylor Park, Macqueen St AberdeenLat: -32.160486, Long: 150.887823Potable WaterAbercairney Tce Campsite, AberdeenHospitalNearest Hospital is in Scone or MuswellbrookDoctors Surgery1 Segenhoe St Aberdeen Ph: 02 6543 8424DentistNearest dentist is in Scone or MuswellbrookPharmacy1 Segenhoe St Aberdeen Ph: 02 6543 8022SupermarketIGA, Macqueen St Aberdeen

Located in the Hunter River catchment, surrounded by magnificent national parks, is Scone, the horse capital of Australia. Scone is an agricultural town consisting of the largest concentration of thoroughbred studs in the country. Livestock (cattle) production and cropping are the major industries in the area, supporting the local meat processing factory and cattle sale yards.For those people visiting the area, casual parking can be found on the corner of Liverpool and Kelly Streets. Parking is also available for up to two nights free of charge at Bill Rose Sporting Complex. Enter via Kingdon Street and follow signs to the cricket nets. Both potable water and the dump point are located nearby on the corner of Kingdon and Aberdeen Streets.Serviced by a regional airport and Sydney Rail, transport to and from Scone has been made relatively easy with quick travel options to nearby cities such as Newcastle and Sydney. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a trip to the Scone Cup, this town has perfect facilities and services for any RV traveller.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreScone Visitor Information & Horse Centre1 Walter Pye AvenuePh: 02 6540 1300Casual Parking (near retail centre)Cnr Liverpool & Kelly Sts, SconeShort Term ParkingBill Rose Sporting Complex (behind the cricket pitch). nil cost, 48 time limit applies.Dump PointCnr Kingdom & Aberdeen Sts, SconeLat: -32.051936, Long: 150.859521Potable WaterCnr Kingdon & Aberdeen Sts, SconeHospitalScott Memorial Hospital, Liverpool St, SconePh: 02 6540 2100Doctors SurgeryScone Medical Practice, 5 Surman St, SconePh: 02 6545 1600DentistScone Dental Surgery, 218 Kelly St, SconePh: 02 6545 2147PharmacyMultiple pharmacies in Kelly St and Scone St, SconePh: 02 6545 1007, 02 6545 3604SupermarketColes, Kelly St – Ph: 02 6545 2011Woolworths, Main St – Ph: 02 6545 5000