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Balmoral is a historic township in redgum country on the Glenelg River, 79 kilometres south-west of Horsham and 328km north west of Melbourne. The area produces fine merino wool, lamb, beef, hay, herbs, cereal and oil seed crops. Balmoral’s many facilities include the Bush Nursing Centre, Community Store, 24-hour fuel, golf, bowls and swimming pool. The large-scale Martinich-Carran mural makes a contemporary statement in the village centre. For those visiting Balmoral, parking is permitted in the square for up to eight vehicles for a maximum of 48 hours, free of charge. Bins and barbecues are provided, and free potable water is available at Seymour Park on the corner of Glendinning Street and Rocklands Road.Balmoral is the gateway to the popular Rocklands Reservoir for camping, fishing and recreational water sports. The Grampians and Black Range State Forests surround, with excellent bush walking, Aboriginal rock art, wildflowers and breathtaking views, making the square the perfect location to base yourself while you explore the region. Contact: Balmoral Post OfficePhone: 03 5570 1280 or 0400 191 610Cost: Nil cost. Donations can be made to Balmoral Post Office or Community Store.Parking: In town centre, access via Bell St or Glendinning St, self-contained RVs only, 48hrs, BBQ, bins, free potable water at Seymour Park (Cnr of Glendinning St & Rocklands Rd).Opening Hours: 7 days

Willaura is a town in western Victoria and located approximately 321 kilometres west of Melbourne. There are numerous nature reserves and lakes within proximity to town, giving visitors plenty to explore during their stay.Willaura Recreation Reserve offers parking for a negotiated length of time. Site fees for an unpowered site are $5 per night and $15 for power and showers, power, toilets and other facilities are available for use. Pets are permitted at this site, and both potable water and a dump point are accessible.This quiet town provides visitors with a chemist, post office, rural supply stores and a supermarket, making it easy to stock up on supplies for the road. While in town, take the time to check out Willaura’s bakery – it is famous for pastry products, breads and vanilla slice. Also, check out the pop-up pub at the Willaura Recreation Reserve every Friday!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreArarat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre91 High St, AraratPh: 1800 657 158Casual Parking (near retail centre)Main St, WillauraShort & Long Term ParkingWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe Way$15pvpn power, $5pvpn unpowered, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump PointWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayLat: -37.54492, Long: 142.743214Potable WaterWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayHospitalNearest Hospital is Ararat – Ph: 03 5352 9300Doctors Surgery24 Delacombe Way – Ph: 03 5354 1600DentistNearest dentist is in AraratPharmacy63 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1373Supermarket36 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1212

Koorda is a small farming community found in the heart of the Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, 238 kilometres north-east of Perth. Basic amenities are offered in the town including a supermarket, service station and tyre repairs, and during the summer months a drive-in theatre operates showing movies. The old hospital is now a museum with an interesting display of medical equipment and farm machinery, along with community and family artifacts.For those visiting the area, parking is available in the Memorial Hall Carpark, cnr of Allenby & Birdwood Sts, as well as the swimming pool carpark in Haig Street. There is a $5 per vehicle per night fee which is payable to Shire of Koorda Office or honesty box at the caravan park. A 24 hr time limit applies for parking, and potable water is available on-site. Pets on a lead are permitted.There is much natural beauty to be discovered nearby Koorda, including the granite outcrops of Mollerin and Badgerin Rocks, as well as the Koorda Nature Flora Reserve with its spectacular display of wildflowers from July to September.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Koorda Community Resource Centre41 Railway St, Koorda WAP: 08 9684 1081www.koorda.net.au Casual Parking       Railway St opp shops in main St, KoordaShort Term Parking           Memorial Hall car park, Cnr Allenby & Birdwood Sts and the Swimming Pool car park, Haig St. Water available and pets welcome on lead, 24hr stay maximum, $5pvpn fee payable to Shire of Koorda Office or honesty box at caravan park.Long Term Parking            Koorda C/P, Scott St, 3 month max stayDump Point  Koorda C/P, Scott StPotable Water          Koorda C/P, Scott StHospital        Nearest hospital 44km, Honour Ave, Wyalkatchem, 08 9692 1222Doctors Surgery     Cnr Allenby & Ningham Sts, Koorda, 08 9684 1228 / 08 9681 1140Pharmacy     Medications can be delivered from Wongan Hills Pharmacy to Koorda P/O. Dr also has some medicationsSupermarket            Koorda IGA, Cnr Ninghan & Allenby Sts, 08 9684 1322