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Coleambally is located 637 kilometres south-west of Sydney in the Riverina area of New South Wales. Coleambally can be accessed by road from Sydney and Canberra via the Hume Highway and Burley Griffin Way, and from Melbourne via the Hume Highway, Newell Highway and the Kidman Way.  Coleambally is the newest town in NSW established as a result of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. The town was designed to act as a centre for the surrounding irrigation area. The Coleambally Irrigation Area Scheme was started in the 1950s, with potential farmland being made available through a ballot system. Coleambally has beautiful bore watered gardens creating an ‘oasis on the plains’. The surrounding irrigated farmland produces a vast array of crops such as rice, maize, cotton and soybeans.Coleambally's distinctive wine glass shaped water tower is a major feature and is located in the centre of town. At the base of the tower is a magnificent mosaic depicting the history of the local irrigation area. The Lions Park at the entrance of town is a welcoming rest area with BBQ and toilet facilities, as well as potable water and a dump point. A Bucyrus Dragline is featured in the Park; it is one of four machines imported from the United States to excavate the main irrigation channels in the early 1960s. Short term parking is located at Brolga Place, Shopping Centre car park, cnr Kingfisher Ave & Kestrel Rd, with stays up to 24 hours permitted.Coleambally is a home to some of the most endangered species in Australia, the Bittern, Southern Bell Frog and it has many other species of native flora and fauna, so be sure to make Coleambally a priority when visiting the Riverina region of New South Wales.Tourist/Visitor CentreOberon is a friendly town, and locals are happy to answer to answer any qu       39 Brolga Place (inside council chambers), Coleambally NSWPh: 02 6954 4179coly@murrumbidgeeeshire.com.auwww.murrumbidgeeshire.com.auCasual Parking (Near retail shops)      Kestrel Rd, (in car park behind shopping center)Kingfisher AveBrolga PlaceFalcon RdShort Term Parking           Brolga Place, Shopping Centre car park, cnr Kingfisher Ave & Kestrel Rd, (24hr)Long Term Parking            Number Two Oval, Falcon Rd, (72hr)Dump Point  Kingfisher Ave, (Lions Park)Potable Water          Kingfisher Ave, (Lions Park)Hospital        Local ambulance to Griffith Base Hosp, Griffith Base Hosp, Noorebar Ave Griffith, Ph: 02 6969 5555, (38km)Doctors Surgery     1 Bluebonnet Cres, Ph: 02 6954 4154, Mon: 8am-12pm, Tues: 2pm-5pm, Wed: 10:30am-5pm, Thurs: 8am–12pm, Fri: 2pm–5pmPharmacy     Brolga Plc, Ph: 02 6954 4161Supermarket            Brolga Plc, Ph: 02 6954 4174

Yass is found in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, 279 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With the picturesque Yass River running through town, and the rolling hills of the Yass Valley, visitors will be taken in by the charm and beauty of this historic country town.Joe O’Connor Park is situated along the river on Laidlaw Street, where self-contained RVs are welcome to park for up to 48 hours at no cost. There are no facilities in the park, however a dump point and potable water are accessible nearby at 1428 Yass Valley Way.The colonial history of Yass can be explored on the ‘Yass Historic Walk and Drive’, which includes the well-preserved main street with buildings dating from the 1840s, along with beautifully restored Victorian buildings, churches, the courthouse and railway station museum. Yass made its beginnings as a town servicing the surrounding farmlands, and while agriculture still remains an important part of its economy, tourism is fast becoming a major focus as the region builds a reputation for fine food and quality cool-climate wines.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre Yass Valley Information Centre259 Comur St, Yass 2582P: 02 6226 2557www.yassvalley.com.au Casual Parking          Lead St, YassShort Term Parking  Joe O’Connor Park, Laidlaw St, parking at rear, (48hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, S/C vehicles onlyDump Point   1428 Yass Valley Way, YassPotable Water            1428 Yass Valley Way, YassHospital          Meehan St, Yass, ph 02 6220 2000Doctors Surgery       Atherfield Medical, Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1888; Burns Doctor Surgery, Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 3697; My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262Dentist            Yass Valley Dental, 77 Lead St Yass, ph 02 6226 1015; Yass Gentle Dental Care, 78 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1010Pharmacy       My Medical Practice, Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 6262; Millers Pharmacy, 114 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1264; Soul Pattison, 104 Comur St Yass, ph 02 6226 1003Supermarket  IGA, 63 Laidlaw St Yass, ph 02 6226 3001; Woolworths, Cnr Comur & Polding Sts Yass, ph 02 6118 7000; ALDI, 193 Comur St Yass

Corryong is located 120 kilometres east of Albury-Wodonga in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains. The town lies close to the New South Wales border and is accessible by road along the Murray Valley Highway. Its location makes it the Victorian gateway to the New South Wales snowfields, including Thredbo Ski Village and the Snowy Mountains Scheme. Australian bush poet, Banjo Paterson, visited Corryong and shortly after wrote the now famous poem, The Man from Snowy River. It is claimed that the inspiration or the character in Paterson’s poem was local stockman, Jack Riley (born 1841). The Man from Snowy River Museum is a popular tourist destination that houses a unique collection of ski memorabilia and other local history.Corryong Recreation Reserve offers short-term parking for $10 per vehicle per night, (payable to the honesty box). Vehicles must be self-contained and stays are limited to 48 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at the Saleyards situated in Donaldson Street. Corryong is renowned for its picturesque scenery and unspoilt natural attractions with the Snowy Mountains and Kosciusko National Park close by. It’s easy to pass the time in Corryong with many activities on offer including fishing, canoeing, bushwalking.Tourist/Visitor Centre       50 Hanson St, Corryong VICPh: 02 6076 2277Email: vic@towong.vic.gov.auwww.pureuppermurrayvalleys.com Casual Parking       Jardine St, next to the VIC, (2hr)Short Term Parking           Corryong Recreation Reserve, fees $10 pn (honour box), self-contained vehicles only, (48hr) – parking is unavailable in the two weeks leading up to & during the week of the Corryong Man from Snowy River Festival.Dump Point  Donaldson St, SaleyardsPotable Water          Donaldson St, SaleyardsHospital        Kiell St, Ph: 02 6076 3200Doctors Surgery     16-20 Kiell St, Ph: 02 6076 3290Pharmacy     55 Hanson St, Ph: 02 6076 1253Supermarket            Hanson St, Ph: 02 6076 1286; Towong Rd, Ph: 02 6076 1288