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Broken Hill is situated in the far west of New South Wales, approximately 50 kilometres from the South Australian border, and sits on the crossroads of the Barrier and Silver City Highways. As one of the longest active mining towns in Australia, Broken Hill was a major contributor to early mining innovation. RV travellers are encouraged to stop in town with several services and facilities available. Broken Hill Regional Events Centre offers parking for RV travellers looking to stay in the area. CMCA members can access unpowered sites for a low-cost of $15 per vehicle per night, while the general public can access unpowered sites at a rate of $25 per vehicle per night. Powered sites are available to everyone for a rate of $40 per vehicle per night. The event centre offers access to showers, bins, toilets and water. The town’s dump point is located at Kintore Reserve and potable water is available at the visitor information centre. There are plenty of local attractions to keep visitors busy during a stay in Broken Hill. Explore the local heritage architecture of the town, view the significant art and mineral collections and soak up some of the town’s film history. The awe-inspiring Living Desert Sculptures are deservedly the most iconic attraction in Broken Hill and a must-see for those visitors passing through the region. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        23-27 Bromide St, Broken HillPh: 08 8080 3560www.visitbrokenhill.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Kintore Reserve, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsShort & Long Term Parking        Broken Hill Regional Events Centre220 Racecourse Rd (off Silver City Hwy)$15 unpowered pvpn CMCA Member rate only. $25 unpowered pvpn non CMCA members.  $40 powered pvpn.Negotiable stay limit, showers, bins, toilets, water.Caretaker must be shown CMCA member card for $15 rate.Caretaker – 0437 250 286Dump Point  Kintore Reserve, opposite the Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsLat: -31.959787, Long: 141.459918Potable Water          Kintore Reserve, opposite the Visitor Information Centre and also behind the Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsHospital        176 Thomas St, Broken Hill – Ph: 08 8080 1333Doctors Surgery     Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further adviceDentist           Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further advicePharmacy     Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further adviceSupermarket      Coles, Broken Hill Village, Gossan StWoolworths, Westside Plaza, Galena StFoodland, 347 Beryl StIGA Fresh, 652 Williams stSchinella's Friendly Grocer, 135 Argent St      

Cobden is a small town of approximately 1,800 people conveniently located between the Great Ocean Road and the Volcanic Lakes and Plains tourism regions. Cobden is a well-laid out town with wide streets and a central shopping strip. The town, which was first settled by Europeans in the 1840s, has all the facilities required for travellers looking to stock up on supplies. RV travellers will find short-term parking available at Cobden Free Camp on Bond Street. Parking is available up to 72 hours at no cost and is only available to those who are travelling in self-contained vehicles. The town’s dump point is available for use at the rear of the BP Roadhouse, with potable water accessible at Apex Park on Shenfield Street. Cobden’s stunning lake precinct has a golf course, bowling club and recreation reserves for sports. It’s not too far from popular fishing lakes (Purrumbete and Elingamite), if you’re keen to try and catch a fish or two. There’s plenty to keep visitors occupied since the former site of Cobden Racecourse was redeveloped and now houses a recreation precinct that consists of the Miniature Railway, Pioneer Park, Aerodrome, Restoration Group, G-Kart Track and Mini Golf Course.  Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Cobden Visitor Information Centre17 Curdie St, CobdenPh: 0456 150 899Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Lake Cobden (Shenfield St)Adams St, beside McQuinn’s PlumbingShort Term Parking    Cobden Free Camp, Bond StNil charge, 72hrs max stay, pets on lead, self-contained onlyDump Point    Rear of BP Roadhouse, 1234 Cobden-Camperdown RdPotable Water    Apex Park, Shenfield StHospital    9 Robinson St, Camperdown Ph: 03 5593 7300Doctors Surgery    5 Victoria St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 3011Pharmacy    43 Curdie St, Cobden Ph: 03 5595 1057Supermarket    24 Curdie St, Cobden

Strahan is a small town and former port on the west-coast of Tasmania. It is located 298 kilometres west of Hobart and 41 kilometres from Queenstown, on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. Part of the stunning Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Strahan was also the base for the environmental campaign to save the Franklin River. The town was originally developed as a port of access for mining settlements in the area; however, it also became a vital location for the timber industry after the discovery of the local Huon pine, a superb fine-grained wood ideal for ship building. A railway line from Queenstown was opened in 1899, and during this time of prosperity, Strahan had a population of over 2,000 people and was the second busiest port in Tasmania.Those visiting Strahan can find short-term parking at Strahan Golf Club, located on Meredith Street. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 7 days. Visitors can find a dump point in Harvey Street, and potable water can be obtained from The Esplanade, next to the toilet block in the big car park. The Gordon River Cruise is renowned as one of the most popular tourist activities in the area, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Lower Gordon River. A short drive out of town is Ocean Beach, a huge expanse of sandy beach with views of the Southern Ocean. The steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan takes you through dense rainforest and alongside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour is the People Park, a pleasant mixture of natural forest and botanical gardens with picnic facilities. The annual Strahan Piners Festival is held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Esplanade on the wharf, Strahan TASPh: 03 6472 6800tourism@westernwilderness.com.auwww.tasmaniawestcoast.com.auCasual Parking       Esplanade, near the wharf and VIC, fee $2.00 per day; Esk St for vehicles up to 9m, fee $5.00 per dayShort Term Parking           Strahan Golf Club, Meredith St, max 7 days, $10.00 pnDump Point  Harvey StPotable Water          The Esplanade.  Next to the toilet block in the big car park.  Next door to the woodworking centre.Hospital        Nearest Orr St, Queenstown, Ph: 03 6471 3300, (37km)Doctors Surgery     Bay St, Ph: 03 6472 6300Pharmacy     1 Reid Street, Strahan, Ph: 03 64 717795, (located in Strahan Supermarket Complex)Supermarket            1 Reid St, Ph: 03 6471 7738