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Find Yourself… in Amazing ForbesConveniently located around the half way point on the Newell Highway, and nestled in the heart of the Lachlan Valley, Forbes is an ideal place to pull up, unwind and enjoy a few days of leisurely activity – especially if you’ve got a “home away from home” on wheels.With its charming historic buildings and rich history, natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, mesmerising works of art and a unique boutique shopping, you can expect a holiday experience to rival any.Amazing Forbes is the perfect location to set up camp and to explore many more of the beautiful and intriguing towns that make up Central West NSW including Parkes, Condobolin and Cowra – just to name a few.Lake Forbes is truly idyllic, so where better to situate the 48-hour free RV Rest Stop than on the banks of the lake, surrounded by beautiful, shady gums. So, if you’re fully self-contained, you’re all set.If you are looking to stay for longer (or decide to extend once you’ve seen how much there is to explore and experience), Forbes boasts four caravan parks and Showground “camping” to meet your needs. The Jemalong Weir Reserve is also a great location to pull up by the Lachlan River for a few days (about 25kms from town on the main road from Forbes to Condobolin).Visitor Information CentreLachlan Vintage Village, 46 Mary Street, Forbes NSW 2871 Ph: 02 6852 4155Email: tourism@forbes.nsw.gov.auwww.amazingforbesnsw.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Car & caravan and larger vehicle parking - Lawler St car parkShort & Long Term ParkingWheogo Park free RV rest area, Cnr Junction & Show Sts, beside Lake Forbes, (48hr)Dump PointWheogo Park RV Rest Area, Junction StForbes Showground, Show StPotable WaterLions Park, Junction StHospitalElgin St, Ph: 02 6850 2000Doctors SurgeryForbes Medical Centre, Elgin St, Ph: 02 6851 1300Forbes Medicine & Mind, Cross St, Ph: 02 5971 0201Yoorana Gunya, Church St, Ph: 02 6850 1222DentistForbes Dental Surgery, Johnson St, Ph: 02 6852 3321Forbes Family Dentists, Templar St, Ph: 02 6851 5505PharmacyFlannery's Pharmacy, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 1111Life Pharmacy, Lachlan St(Bernardi's Marketplace complex), Ph: 02 6852 2001SupermarketWoolworths, Rankin St, Ph: 02 6852 2421Bernardi's Marketplace, Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6850 1000

Varley is a small town located between Hyden and Lake King in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The town is named after the nearby Lake Varley and Varley Rock, which were both named by explorer Frank Hahn in 1901. For those visiting the area, parking is available at Varley Chicken Ranch, which is approximately halfway between Wave Rock and Ravensthorpe, and 418 km south-east of Perth. Varley Chicken Ranch allows parking for up to 48 hours, with payment via a donation box on-site. Toilets, covered seating, barbecues and bins are provided, and pets on leads are welcome.There is plenty to see and do in Varley, which makes the ranch the ideal location to base yourself. A comprehensive museum, a recreation centre and a golf course are all located in town, whilst also located close by is the Rabbit Proof Fence and the abandoned gold mining town Hatters Hill. Cost: Donation box on siteParking: 48hrs, covered seaing, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on lead, dump pointOpening Hours: 7 days

Taroom is a picturesque country town situated on the Dawson River. It lies halfway along the Leichhardt Highway, the most direct route to the Capricorn Coast from Goondiwindi. Taroom offers visitors many outdoor activities. There is a river walk from the caravan park, and Gilbert’s Lookout is a must for a wonderful vista of the town, river and surrounding countryside. Golf, lawn bowls, tennis, horse racing and polocrosse are offered throughout the year. The agricultural show is held on the first weekend in May, with rodeos and camp drafts also held throughout the year. Visitors enjoy fishing on the Dawson River and at Glebe Weir, a popular boating and camping spot where a fishing competition is held each Queen’s Birthday weekend. Several parks in the area provide the traveller with an array of wonderful experiences. The Lake Murphy Conservation Park has camping and a picnic ground, and the road in passes an area abundant with Livistona palms, which are unique to this area. Expedition National Park has the spectacular ‘cattle dip’ – a permanent waterhole in the gorge, steep sandstone cliffs 100 metres high, Aboriginal cultural sites and marked walking tracks. Isla Gorge National Park is renowned for its bushwalking and panoramic views.Visitors to Taroom can find short-term parking at the Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St. There is no fee to stay here, and parking is limited to 48 hours.  A dump point is located at Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey Street, and potable water is obtainable at the showground, located in Cranmer Street.So come, stay, and enjoy the history and natural treasures while experiencing the laid-back lifestyle, open roads and the bush.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Taroom District Development Assoc Inc, 10 Yaldwyn St, Taroom QLDPh: 07 4628 6113tourism@banana.qld.gov.au www.sandstonewonders.com Casual Parking       Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St; Dawson Street; Miller Street (Near Info Centre)Short Term Parking           Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St, (48hr), no feeLong Term Parking            Lake Murphy, Glebe Weir & Isla GorgeDump Point  Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey StPotable Water          Showground, Cranmer StHospital        Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9900Doctors Surgery     Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9942Pharmacy     Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3135Supermarket            IGA, Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3322; Foodworks, 40 Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4628 6360