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Sitting 20 kilometres west of Ipswich, Rosewood offers a unique and vibrant township infused with country hospitality, heritage beauty and village charm. With a small population of 2,834, the town’s border is marked by the Bremer River to the south and the decommissioned Marburg Branch railway line to the north.Parking is available at Rosewood Showgrounds, where unpowered sites are offered at a rate of $15 per vehicle per night. To have access to power, a rate of $18 per vehicle per night applies. A maximum stay of 14 days exists, and the rates include access to showers, toilets and water. Conveniently, potable water and a dump point is located at the showgrounds.Explore this quaint little town with visits to the popular Cobb & Co display, Rosewood heritage trail, St Brigid’s Church and the intricate arts and crafts that line the main street. Rosewood is a beautiful town, offering visitors plenty to see and do during a leisurely stroll down its streets.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreIpswich Visitor Information CentreQueens Park, 14 Queen Victoria Parade, IpswichPh: 07 3281 0555www.discoveripswich.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway St, Albert St and Matthew StShort & Long Term ParkingRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodMax 14 consecutive nights, $15pvpn non pwr, $18pvpn pwr, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, water.Dump PointRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodLat: -27.640203, 152.599264Potable WaterRosewood Showgrounds, cnr Railway St & Showground Ln, RosewoodHospitalNearest hospital is at Ipswich – Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors SurgeryThe Lockyer Doctors, Shop 5, 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5468 0100DentistNearest dentist is at Wallon – Ph: 07 3067 7990PharmacyFoote’s Pharmacy, Shop 6 40 John St Rosewood – Ph: 07 5464 1453SupermarketDrakes Supa IGA, John St

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

Hamley Bridge is a community in South Australia at the junction of the Gilbert and Light rivers and was once the site of a railway junction. It is situated in a picturesque valley surrounded by some of the richest farming land on the Adelaide Plains. The Sports and Recreation Grounds on Stockport Road is the ideal base to camp while exploring the surrounding regions of Hamley Bridge. Parking is at no-cost for 48 hours, and a dump point and potable water are available on-site.Hamley Bridge values and prides itself on its history and many of the buildings in town have been lovingly restored and re-purposed. If you are visiting the Clare Valley or the little-known Gilbert Valley, Hamley Bridge is well worth a stopover and a stroll along the main street. It is a wonderful place to stretch your legs and indulge in a little daydreaming of yesteryear.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Kapunda VIC51 - 53 Main St, Kapunda SAwww.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au Casual Parking          Both sides of Short St & behind public conveniencesShort Term Parking  Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport Rd, (48hr), nil costDump Point   Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdPotable Water            Sports & Recreation Grounds, Stockport RdHospital          Albert St, Ph: 08 8528 2276Doctors SurgeryLight St, Ph: 08 8528 2288Dentist            Everard Central-Templers Rd, Ph: 08 8528 2349Pharmacy       Chemplus, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2388Supermarket  Hamley Bridge General Store, Light St, Ph: 08 8528 2073