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  Kempsey is located on the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales. It is roughly 334 kilometres north of Sydney on the Macleay River, accessible via the Pacific Highway. The town is an important service centre and popular rest stop for travellers. The Dunghutti people are the traditional Aboriginal occupants of the area. The first land grants were surveyed on the east bank of the Macleay in 1835. Kempsey prospered as a logging and sawmilling town extracting large quantities of Red Cedar and Rosewood until the resource was exhausted in the 1960s. Today graziers produce beef and dairy cattle. Kempsey is the home of the iconic Akubra hat and the birthplace of Australian country music legend Slim Dusty. The community of Kempsey values its Aboriginal heritage and has attempted to preserve this culture. The museum has an excellent display of Aboriginal artefacts and extensive documentation of local Aboriginal studies. The Dunghutti-Ngaku Aboriginal Art Gallery is in the Visitor Information Centre. The aim of the Gallery is to showcase and market works produced by local artists. Products include paintings, weaving, wood and textiles with prices starting from $25. Three historic self-guided walks have been put together to assist visitors to explore the town, brochures are available from the museum.Those visiting the area can find short-term parking at Kempsey Showground at a cost of $30 per vehicle per night for 2 people. For every extra person a $5 fee will apply.Kempsey is rich in culture and history, and is a lovely place to visit, especially for those travelling in their RVs.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kempsey VIC, South Kempsey Park, Lachlan St, South Kempsey NSWPh: 02 6563 1555 or 1800 642 480info@macleayvalleycoast.com.auwww.macleayvalleycoast.com.auCasual Parking       Intersection of Stuart St & Clyde StShort Term Parking           Kempsey Showground $30 per site, per night for 2 persons, additional persons are $5 per personDump PointKempsey Showground; Kempsey Tourist Village 325 Pacific Highway Kempsey - free to guestsPotable WaterKempsey Showground at camping grounds if staying overnightHospital119 River St, Ph: 02 6562 6155Doctors Surgery12 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 6477; 26 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6563 124435 Elbow St, Ph: 02 6562 3840; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 2688 or 6562 6188; 18 Kemp St, Ph: 02 6562 7466Dentist23 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 4828; 31 Smith St, Ph: 02 6563 1313; 68 Smith St, Ph: 02 6562 1945; 35 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6562 4334; 28 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6563 1377; 30 Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 3597Pharmacy50 Elbow St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 7222; Belgrave St, Kempsey Mall, Ph: 02 6562 4266; 1 Belgrave St, Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 6366SupermarketColes, 2 Belgrave St, Ph: 02 6560 1400; Woolworths, Smith Street, Ph: 02 6562 7577; IGA, Clyde St, Ph: 02 6562 7544; West Kempsey IGA, 30 Elbow Street, West Kempsey, Ph: 02 6562 1394

Just a short 2 minutes off the Hume Highway, between Sydney and Melbourne, Gunning is a historic transport town located on the Main Southern Railway line. The beautiful Meadow Creek runs alongside the picturesque Barbour Park, offering a very welcome stop for those travelling north or south.Short term parking is located at Barbour Park for up to 48 hours at no cost and only available to self-contained vehicles. Access to bins, showers, toilets, barbecue and water is available. A dump point is located on the corner of Yass and Gundaroo Streets, and potable water is available at Barbour Park.Yass Street features a wide range of historic buildings including Pye Cottage Museum, the old Gunning Courthouse, and the iconic Bailey’s Garage. Gunning provides excellent facilities for those passing through, offering a selection of eateries, service stations and mechanical repairs. Many flock to the area for the town’s annual Gunning Fireworks event.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCrookwell Visitor Information Centre36 Goulburn St, CrookwellPh: 02 4832 1988www.visitupperlachlan.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Barbour Park, Yass St GunningShort Term ParkingBarbour Park, Yass St Gunning48hrs, nil charge, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointCnr Yass & Gundaroo StsLat: -34.780509, Long: 149.270122Potable WaterBarbour Park, Yass St GunningDoctors Surgery101 Yass St, Gunning – Ph: 02 4845 1166Pharmacy1/70 Yass St Gunning – Ph: 02 4845 1339SupermarketConvenience store at the service station, Yass St opposite Barbour Park, open 7 days

Wudinna is a small town of 600 people, located approximately 260km west of Port Augusta, SA. It is a wheatbelt town dominated by grain silos and was recently awarded 2024 Agricultural Town of the Year. Wudinna is especially appealing to travellers due to its proximity to the Gawlers Ranges National Park. RV travellers wishing to explore the region can base themselves at Wudinna RV Park, along Naylor Terrace. The cost to stay is $10 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $20 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The length of stay is negotiable and access to showers, toilets, bins, covered seating and water is included. A dump point is also accessible at the site.  There is plenty to see in Wudinna and the surrounding region including the granite sculpture which is located next to the Gawler Ranges Visitor Information Centre. The sculpture was designed and sculpted by Marijan Bekic as a symbolic representation of all Australian farmers. Visitors can also take a short drive to Mount Wudinna and Turtle Rock and Mount Wudinna Gawler Ranges National Park, or travel along the Mount Wudinna Touring Route to view interesting granite outcrops.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre       Wudinna & Districts Telecentre44 Eyre Hwy, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2969www.wudinnatelecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)      46 Ballantyne StShort & Long Term Parking       Wudinna RV ParkNaylor TerraceNegotiable stay limit, $10 unpowered, $20 powered, pets on lead, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, waterDump Point Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceLat: -33.04736  Long: 135.46582Potable Water        Wudinna RV Park, Naylor TerraceHospital       16-24 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2519Doctors Surgery    8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2005Dentist         8 Richards Ave, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2255Pharmacy    62 Ballantyne St, WudinnaPh: 08 8680 2038Supermarket          49 Ballantyne StPh: 08 8680 2004