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Portland is a vibrant harbour-side city situated 362 km west of Melbourne. Portland was established in 1834 by Tasmanian, Edward Henty. The profile of the shire reveals a diverse industry base such as fishing, pastoral and agricultural industries. The city of Portland also has substantial involvement in manufacturing, community and health services, tourism, education, transport and retail.The Portland Visitor Information Centre can be found along Lee Breakwater Rd. The dump point is located at Henty Park, Bentinck, as well as short and long-term parking free of charge, with a 48 hour time limit. Toilets, bins, water and mobile coverage are also available at this location and pets are permitted on leads.Portland's commercial centre is based around Percy Street. In addition, a number of retail outlets and eateries spill over into Bentinck Street, which overlooks a grassy foreshore and the town's marina.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreLee Breakwater Rd, Portland VIC 33051800 035 567www.glenelg.vic.gov.auportlandvic@glenelg.vic.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Hurd St between Henty & Tyers St and Lee Breakwater RdShort Term ParkingHenty Park, Bentinck St behind Cable Trams Museum, nil charge, (48hrs), tlts, bins, water, pets on lead, mobile coverageDump PointHenty Park, Bentinck StPotable WaterBetween the VIC car park & bus park on Lee Breakwater RdHospital141-151 Bentinck St, Portland, ph 03 5521 0333Doctors SurgeryPortland Family Practice - ph 03 5523 7144. Seaport Medical Centre - ph 03 5523 2322, Active Health Portland - ph 03 5522 1200, Dhauwurd-Wurrung Medical Clinic - ph 03 5521 1299, Tristar Medical Group - ph 03 5523 5400DentistPortland Laser Dentistry & Orthodontics, Percy St, ph 03 5523 2966. Dr Michelle Thow, Henty St, ph 03 5523 1485. Asleep Dental/Dr Jeffrey Field, Hurd St, ph 03 5523 2899PharmacyGuardian Pharmacy, Percy St, ph 03 5523 1024. South Portland Pharmacy, Barkly St, ph 03 5523 5555. Amcal Pharmacy, Percy St, ph 03 5523 1035SupermarketWoolworths, Percy St, ph 03 5525 2300. ALDI, Henty St, ph 13 25 34, IGA Percy St ph 03 5523 3494

Murgon is nestled at the foot of Boat Mountain, in the lush Burnett Valley. Shaped like an upturned boat, the Boat Mountain Conservation Park offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region.Murgon offers short-term parking at Murgon Free Camp for up to 48 hours. At no cost, the camp offers RV travellers the perfect base with access to toilets, showers, bins and potable water all on-site. A dump point is located nearby along Kreb Street.With so much to see and do within the region, visitors will enjoy every minute of their stay in Murgon. There are numerous award winning wineries nearby offering a wide array of locally crafted wines and dining options. Additionally, Bjelke-Peterson dam offers some of the best inland fishing sites for those of interest, holding an annual fishing competition each year.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMurgon Visitor Information CentreCBD Lamb St, MurgonPh: 07 4189 9387www.discoversouthburnett.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lamb St, outside VIC. Additional parking available in Krebs St, MurgonShort Term ParkingMurgon Free Camp, Kreb St Murgon48hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointMurgon Free Camp3 Kreb St, MurgonLat: -26.242186, Long: 151.937557Potable WaterMurgon Free Camp, 3 Kreb St MurgonHospitalCoronation Dr – Ph: 07 4168 1444Doctors Surgery43 Stephens St West, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 2722Dentist101 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1540Pharmacy111 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1022SupermarketLamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 3411

Tiaro is a small town set on the Mary River, 27 kilometres south of Maryborough, and is situated 50 metres off the Bruce Highway. It is predominantly a timber and farming community, however its location on the Queensland Coastal Highway makes it a popular destination for travellers.Royal Hotel offers RV travellers free overnight parking at the rear of the hotel. The hotel serves daily meals and also has an adjoining bottle shop.The Royal Hotel is known in the Maryborough Fraser Coast region as an excellent venue for live music. Monthly jam sessions are held on the first Saturday of the month and are a very popular event. Cost: Nil chargeParking: Rear of hotelOpening Hours: Bar 10am till late, lunch 12pm-2pm, dinner 5pm - 7.30pm