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Cummins is a small town on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 67km north of Port Lincoln. The town was named after William Patrick Cummins, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1896 to 1907. The major industries in the town are sheep and grain growing and there is a narrow gauge railway line to the deep-water port at Port Lincoln for exporting grain. In the past, Cummins has been known as the host of major community events including World Championship Kalamazoo Races, Wildeloo Music Festival and the Cummins Airshow.Those visiting the area can find short and long-term parking at Cummins Caravan and Cabin Park. Parking is available for a cost of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, which includes water and use of laundry facilities. A dump point and potable water are also available on-site. While in town be sure to stop at the visitor information outlet where you can obtain information for an easy walking tour of the town. Or, for those keen to drive on a true ‘bush’ route, follow the marked old bush school sites, taking you through vast expanses of crop, sheep and cattle country. Suitable for most vehicles, maps are available at the visitor information outlet. If you are looking for a day trip, you will be met with varied and picturesque scenery if you travel the half an hour drive to the east or west coast. Both regions are renowned for beautiful swimming and surf beaches, as well as magnificent fishing locations.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Five Loaves Bakery, 5 Bruce Terrace, CumminsPh: 08 8676 2438Casual Parking       Bruce TerraceShort Term Parking           Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe St, (Max 30 days), Ph: 08 8676 2011,Dump Point  Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StPotable Water          Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StHospital        19 - 21 Tumby Bay Rd, Ph: 08 8676 2101Pharmacy     Cummins Chemist, 56 Bruce Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2057Supermarket            Cummins IGA, 42-44 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2004

Scottsdale is a small town in Tasmania, situated 22km south-east of Bridport and 63km north-east of Launceston. The town is the service centre for the region and caters for tourists needs with supermarkets, a bakery, takeaway food outlets, internet and ATM access. Medical facilities include a hospital, doctor’s surgeries and pharmacies. For information on local tourist attractions, head to the Scottsdale Visitor Information Centre at the Forest EcoCentre, an award winning building incorporating cutting edge design and technology with a unique use of timber that showcases the forest and history of the region.Northeast Park, located on Ringarooma Rd offers visitors free parking for a maximum of 14 days, as well as access to a dump point and potable water. This quaint town is a perfect base when exploring the region surrounding Launceston. From Scottsdale, you can take a drive to the beautiful Ringarooma Valley, up to Tasmania’s highest waterfall (hidden in Myrtle rainforest), then through lush green valleys to the historic tin mining village of Derby. This village boasts the Derby Tin Mine Centre Museum and Shanty Town and is home to the Derby River Derby late in October. Picturesque Northeast Park on the edge of town has resident platypus and other wildlife, gardens, and an enchanting mini-forest walk, where the freshwater burrowing crayfish (which are unique to this area) can often be seen. At the end of the day, this is the perfect place to stay with its campground, dump point, toilets, barbecues and other facilities. Just out of town is the Mt Stronach Reserve, where you can walk to the top of Mt Stronach for an unimpeded view all the way to the coast. A little further along, the three to four hour Cuckoo Falls walk is well worth the effort. Another interesting spot is Springfield Park. This tranquil spot has very interesting short walks taking in stands of huge Canadian redwood, Douglas fir and Radiata pine. Other attractions in the area include the Bridestowe Lavender Farm and ’Wildlife and Gourmet Game Food’ tours.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Scottsdale VIC, 4 Alfred St, Scottsdale TASPh: 03 6352 6520www.dorset.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Car parks in Arthur St, Hedley St, Alfred St & Charles StShort & Long Term Parking        Northeast Park, Ringarooma Rd, (max 14 days)Dump Point  Northeast Park, Ringarooma RdPotable Water          Northeast Park, Ringarooma RdHospital        Cameron St, Ph: 03 6352 5522Doctors Surgery     Located at the Hospital, Cameron St, Ph: 03 6352 2522Pharmacy     8 King St, Ph: 03 6352 2777Supermarket            Woolworths, 1 Victoria St, Ph: 03 6352 2635; IGA, 6 George St, Ph: 03 6352 2441

Burren Junction Bore Baths are located approximately 90km west of Narrabri, just off the Kamilaroi Highway. The Great Artesian Basin feeds water with a constant temperature of 45.5°C into public bore baths in Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Burren Junction. The water is approximately 200 million years old and residents and visitors enjoy soaking their weary bodies in the potassium-rich water after a long day.Access to filtered water, an amenities block with power, covered seating areas and a dump point is available to all self-contained vehicles for $10 per vehicle per night. Three kilometres west of the Bore Baths is Burren Junction. In its heyday Burren Junction was a bustling railway town, but today there are not as many services available, however, it is still a busy agricultural area with wheat, cotton, cattle, sheep and a strong community.Address:  Kamilaroi Highway, Burren JunctionCost: $10pvpnParking: Toilets and water, no time limits, pets on lead, limited mobile accessOpening Hours: max 21 days