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Yandanooka is located in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 348km north of Perth. The name comes from an Aboriginal term meaning ‘plenty of hilly country in sight’. Thomas Whitfield was the first European settler to the region in the 1850s, and when the Midland Railway opened in 1895, a siding was built at the current town site. Later the siding was moved 4 kilometres south, and in 1919 the town was gazetted.For those visiting the region, The Yandanooka Town Hall offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge. Toilets are available, and pets on leads are permitted.Yandanooka Town Hall is the perfect base to explore all the region has the offer, as it is ideally located 20 minutes from the town of Three Springs, where you will find a variety of services including doctor and dentist. The region is best visited during ‘Wildflower Season’ between August and September.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd, turn onto Yandanooka North East Road, follow for approx. 400m (first parking and is found directly off the first bend)Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, toilets, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7days

Ardrossan is located on the east-coast of the Yorke Peninsula, and is an easy 90 minute drive from Adelaide. Situated on the top of imposing red cliffs, Ardrossan provides magnificent views of Gulf St Vincent. Ardrossan was originally proclaimed in 1873 and the town was named after Ardrossan in Ayshire, Scotland, by the Governor Fergusson. In 1876 a jetty was built and proclaimed a port in 1878. To ensure each load was secure in rough seas, produce was carried along the jetty by horse-drawn trolleys to the ships and then loaded by hand by skillful deckhands. Steamers also provided a passenger service to Port Adelaide twice a week; it took four hours to make the crossing in good weather. South Australia’s first silo was erected at the site in 1952 and today the silos can handle in excess of 250,000 tonnes of grain. While in town, be sure to wander down the jetty at sunrise to see the cliffs’ amazing display of colour in the morning light. A main agricultural centre for surrounding districts, Ardrossan is a well serviced town offering good shopping and facilities. Drop into the golf club or Ardrossan Hotel Motel. Ardrossan Museum is located in the former factory of CH Smith, developer of the Stump Jump Plough. This Plough has legendary status in South Australia’s history and is at the heart of the Ardrossan Museum’s displays.Those visiting Ardossan can find short-term parking at West Terrace. Sites are free of charge; however, a donation can be made to maintain the upkeep of the site and is payable to the visitor information centre.  Stays are limited to 48 hours, and a dump point and potable water are located on-site.A sought after holiday destination, Ardrossan offers you a wonderful place to enjoy spectacular coastline and all of the activities it has to offer. If you head on over to West Terrace you will find parking, a dump point and potable water all within walking distance to the nearby shops.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blue Crab Studio, 16 North Terrace, Ardrossan SAPh: 08 8837 3490Casual Parking       West Terrace (near dump point); Lot 12 East TerraceShort Term Parking           Ardrossan RV Parking, West Terrace (48hr), Donations can be made to maintain the upkeep of the site and is payable to Ardrossan Visitor Information Centre.Dump Point  West TerracePotable Water          16 West TerraceHospital        Fifth St, Ph: 08 8837 3021Doctors Surgery     Second St, Ph: 08 8837 3837Pharmacy     Ardrossan Pharmacy, First St, ph: 08 8837 3177Supermarket            Ardrossan Foodland, fifth St (cnr First St), ph: 08 8837 3840

Nathalia is an easy drive, just 22.9 kilometres, from Numurkah and 42.4 kilometres from Shepparton, in the centre of the Goulburn Valley.The road weary traveller will find it a lovely, peaceful, creek-side picnic spot, enticing you to take a short break to relax and rejuvenate. Settlement dates from the 1840s with the land used for grazing and farming. Saw-milling began in the 1860s and further growth was minimal until the railway was constructed in the 1880s, enabling several new townships to be formed along the line. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, aided by the construction of public housing. Today the land is used mainly for dairy farming, grazing and crop farming. The population of Nathalia is currently over 1,400. Over 50,000 people form the broader economic region including Moria Shire, Berrigan Shire and Campaspe Shire. Nathalia is charming and offers key services with a great sense of community.Those visiting Nathalia can find short-term parking at Weir St, between the old toilet block & the fire station. Stays are limited to 24 hours and visitors will have access to toilet facilities, and BBQ facilities. Mobile coverage is available in the area, and pets on a lead are permitted.Nathalia is another great base to explore the Moira Shire region from and is known as the gateway to the town of Barmah on the Murray River. The Barmah Forest National Park (21,600ha) is only 25 kilometres from Nathalia and is home to the world’s largest stand of river red gums, dating back well over 500 years and reaching heights of over 45 metres. The forest is on a major migratory flight path for birds and the environment supports 219 species plus numerous mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can take a 60 kilometre (2 hour) self-drive tour to historical sites including the muster yard, punt paddock, lagoon, Cornalla Landing and green engine.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blake St, Nathalia VICPh: 1800 062 260 or 03 5744 1989 or 03 5866 2289www.nathaliabarmah.com.auCasual Parking       Blake St & Weir St, NathaliaShort Term Parking           This site is day parking only.  CMCA working with council to come to another arrangement.Weir St, between the old toilet block & fire station. 24hr, tlts,bbq, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  21 Weir St, Nathalia. Temporarily closed due to vandalism, council will inform when operational.Potable Water          Blake St, opposite the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre, NathaliaWeir St, from a tap located on the back wall of the toilet block, close to the dump pointHospital        36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9444Doctors Surgery     36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9494Pharmacy     10 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2416Supermarket            13 - 19 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2593