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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

Nyngan is located on the banks of the Bogan River, near the junction of the Barrier Highway to South Australia and Mitchell Highway to Queensland. It is 583 kilometres north-west of Sydney in central west NSW. The towns historical buildings and places of interest include the post office, courthouse, town hall, Anglican and Catholic churches and a number of private homes, which serve as a reminder that Nyngan was once a major rail centre for the whole of north-west New South Wales.Nyngan’s streets are wide and straight, with ample parking areas close to the town centre, and tourist attractions such as the Nyngan Museum and Mid-State Shearing Shed Museum. Rotary Park on the Bogan River is an excellent picnic spot with easily accessible parking, toilets, bbq’s and tables available. The usually serene river offers excellent opportunities for fishing, skiing and bird watching.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNyngan Accredited Visitor Information CentreRailway SquarePh: 02 6832 1056Casual Parking (near retail centre)Teamster’s Rest Area, Pangee St (toilets, picnic tables)Flood Memorial Park, Nymagee St (beside Mid-State Shearing Shed Museum)Nyngan AVIC & Museum Car Park, Railway Square (toilet, picnic tables in Davidson Park)Short Term ParkingFlood Memorial Car Park, Nymagee St (beside Mid-State Shearing Shed Museum), 24hrs with no charge, toilets, picnic tables, dump point and potable water.CMCA Nyngan Van Park, Old Warren Rd, member prices are $14 per couple per night unpowered and $26 per couple per night powered. Self contained options also available.Nyngan Weir, off Ski Lane.  Approx 5km south from town centre. nil charge, toilets, picnic tables, firepit.Dump PointFlood Memorial Car Park, Nymagee StLat: -31.561796 Long: 147.196540Potable WaterTeamster's Rest Area, Pangee StFlood Memorial Car Park, Nymagee StHospital15 Hoskins St, Ph: 02 6835 1700Doctors SurgeryBogan Shire Medical Centre, 76c Pangee St, Ph: 02 6832 130518 Dandaloo St, Ph: 02 6832 1307PharmacyNyngan Pharmacy, 115 Pangee St, Ph: 02 6832 2719SupermarketFoodworks, Cnr Cobar & Tabratong St, Ph: 02 6832 1078Khan’s IGA, Cnr Pangee & Dandaloo St, Ph: 02 6832 1607

Monto is a small rural township of approximately 1300 residents, located 497 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The town was a fully planned soldier and pioneer settlement town proclaimed in 1924 as part of the Land Development Scheme. Today, many impressive heritage buildings remain, including the Shire Hall with its classic art deco design. Monto maintains a diverse farming industry including beef cattle, Lucerne growing, pig production, grain, timber and dairying.The Monto Community Rest Area on Newton Street allows parking for up to 72 hours for a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night. A dump point, potable water, bins, toilets, covered seating and BBQ facilities are all provided at the site.Visitors to Monto will find its natural surrounding beauty the main attraction. 12 kilometres north of Monto is the Cania Gorge National Park. The gorge showcases dramatic caves, gullies and sandstone cliffs, and offers walking trails that range from 300m to a 5.6 kilometre circuit. Lake Cania is an ideal spot for recreational fishing, and is well stocked with Australian bass, yellow belly and silver perch.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Pioneer Cottage Information CentreLister St, Monto QLDP: 1300 696 272www.montomagic.weebly.comCasual Parking       Top of Newton St & bottom of Newton St in Lister St; Parkland, MontoShort & Long Term Parking        Monto Community Rest Area, bottom of Newton St, $5pvpn, (72hrs), bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, waterDump Point  Bottom of Newton St; or, Flinders / Kennedy St boundaries in showgroundsPotable Water          Parkland & RV Dump Point, Bottom of Newton St, MontoHospital        Flinders St, A3 Country Way, Monto, 07 4166 9300Doctors Surgery     Monto Medical Practice, 35 Flinders St, Monto, 07 4166 1212Dentist           Monto Dental Clinic, 35 Flinders St, Monto, 07 4166 9360Pharmacy     Newton St, Monto, 07 4166 1260Supermarket            IGA, 30 Newton St, Monto, 07 4166 1516; Foodworks, 50 Lister St, Monto, 07 4166 1434