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The small city of Burnie is located on the north-west coast of Tasmania and was settled in 1827. The port has always been at the heart of Burnie, connecting the region’s harvested natural resources and manufactured products (like pulp and paper) to the rest of the world. However, its industrial past came at an environmental cost, and since the early 1990s, Burnie has been in the process of transforming from this industrial past to a cleaner and more creative future, as the City of Makers.  Places to visit are the Hellyer’s Road Distillery, where a uniquely Tasmanian single malt whiskey is made along with a range of blends and vodkas. Visitors can experience tours and tastings.Cooee Point is the perfect place to park up for a few days while you explore Burnie. Cooee Point has access to a dump point, potable water, and you can obtain your parking permit online from www.discoverburnie.net or by calling 03 6430 5700 and rest for up to two days.Leisure opportunities abound, with excellent beaches, parks and gardens in and around the city. And if you are planning to visit in the summer months expect long days with sunlight lasting up to 16 hours a day. Little penguins populate the rocky points at the end of West Beach and a stroll in Fernglade may reward you with an occasional glimpse of a platypus.Tourist/Visitor Centre       For tourist enquiries please contact:Burnie Council 03 6430 5700Penquin VIC and Wynyard VIC also have very good informationCasual Parking       Mount St, Upper BurnieShort Term Parking           Cooee Point Rd, 2 day permit with maximum of 2 permits per year. Apply for a permit online from www.discoverburnie.net or call 6430 5700.Dump Point  Cooee Point Rd; Yacht Club entrance off Bass HwyPotable Water          Cooee Point RdHospital        Brickport Rd, Ph: 03 6430 6666Doctors Surgery     10 Marine Terrace, Ph: 03 6431 651152 Bass Hwy, Ph; 03 6433 9991 Reeves St, Ph: 03 6432 2222Dentist           15 Cattley St, Ph: 03 6431 311144 Wilmot St, Ph: 03 6432 11881 Edwards St, Ph: 03 6431 3997Pharmacy     14 Wilson St, Ph: 03 6432 308756 Bass Hwy, Cooee Ph: 03 6408 025067 Wilson St, 03 6431 1055Supermarket            230 Mount St, Ph: 03 6431 4850

The townships of Brighton and Pontville are located on the outskirts of Greater Hobart, approximately 28 kilometers north of the state’s capital. Situated on the Jordan River, the area is a quiet and peaceful place to stop over with easy access to Hobart’s attractions. Originally settled in 1821, Pontville contains many examples of colonial architecture, including the Police Station (1939), Saint Marks Church (1939) and the Crown Inn (1835). The Crown Inn still operates and sells excellent meals in its dining room. A short drive up the road is the main street of Brighton, a lively town with all the necessary amenities and more. Parking is available for up to 48 hours at the Pontville RV Park, located at Glen Lea Road, for a small fee of $5 per night. A dump point, potable water, covered seating and bins are all available at this site. Within the area are a number of attractions including MONA, the Derwent Valley, Bonorong Park and the city of Hobart.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli RdBrighton, TAS 7017P: 03 6268 7021Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Midland Hwy, Brighton, Tas, 7017Short Term Parking           Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville (48hr), bins, c/seating, water, pets allowed. $5pvpn to Brighton Post Office or Brighton IGA SupermarketDump Point  Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville(Lat Long: -42.687244, 147.260117)Potable Water          Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville, Hospital        Royal Hobart Hospital, 48 Liverpool St, Hobart, 03 6222 8308Doctors Surgery     1 Bedford St, Brighton, 03 6268 1077Dentist           Brighton Dental Centre, 1 Bedford St, BrightonPharmacy     Brighton Discount Drug Store, 172 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 0666Supermarket            IGA, 178 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 1254

Black Cockatoo Bush Camp is located in Naracoorte, South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.  Naracoorte is a wonderful area to spend some time as it is within close proximity of Coonawarra wineries and the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.Black Cockatoo Bush Camp offers self-contained vehicles parking at $10 per person per night and $30 per night for a family. The duration of stay will be negotiable, and bins, toilets, hot showers, water and dump point are accessible.  The Bush Camp is an ideal location to experience bush walking, bird watching and to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna in the area. Don’t forget to test your four-wheel driving skills on their new 4x4 driving course or just relax, and take in the beautiful scenery.Cost: $10pppn and $30 per night for a familyOpening Hours: Bookings required