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Weddin Shire Council is based in Grenfell, which is in the Central West Region of New South Wales and is within two hours’ drive of Orange, Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Dubbo. Grenfell is one of four small villages which service the local agricultural communities within the Weddin Shire. Grenfell was a gold mining town first known as Emu Creek and renamed in honour of John Grenfell, Gold Commissioner at Forbes, who had been killed in 1866 by bushrangers. Grenfell had some of the richest gold bearing deposits in NSW, which attracted a number of bushrangers to the area. Ben Hall was a notorious bushranger responsible for the famous Eugowra hold up. Legend has it the haul of cash and gold is still hidden somewhere in the mountains! The Weddin Mountains National Park is located in close proximity to Grenfell and is a major tourist attraction. For the bird lovers, you will come across 12 marked trails ideal for bird observing throughout Weddin Shire, covering a wide variety of habitats and over 200 species.The beautifully restored railway station in Grenfell hosts a dump point, potable water and short-term parking. This location is not only convenient, but the olde-world charm of the local buildings is truly remarkable.The poet and story writer Henry Lawson was born on the nearby goldfields. On the Queen’s Birthday weekend in June every year, the town hosts The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts, which attracts thousands of visitors. The Festival is a celebration of local and national talent, with art, poetry and writing competitions, drawing entries from all over Australia. If you’re looking for something different to do, then this might just be the perfect long weekend to come to Grenfell and experience all that the town and surrounding areas have to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Grenfell Visitor Information Centre88 Main St, Grenfell Ph: 02 6343 2059info@visitweddin.com.auwww.visitweddin.com.auCasual Parking    Forbes St (between Melyra St & Camp St)Short & Long Term Parking    We have three locations: Grenfell Caravan Park, Mid Wester Hwy, powered and unpowered site with CMCA discount. Company Dam, Newton Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilets Walking and cycling tracks Historic Railway Station, West Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Free 3 nights Toilet Coin operated shower Undercover picnic and BBQ area Dump point Wide open space with shady areas.Dump Point    West St, Old Railway StnPotable Water    Shell Grenfell, 83 Camp Street, Grenfell NSW 2810 Charge is $10 for 1,000lts. Available when the petrol station is open - 6am to 9.30pmHospital    Cnr Camp St & Sullivan St, Ph: 02 6349 1700Doctors Surgery    Main St Medical Services, Ph: 02 6343 1211Grenfell Medical Centre, Ph: 02 6343 2494Pharmacy    105 Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1056Supermarket    IGA, Main St, Ph: 02 6343 1611

The small town of Fernvale lies on the Brisbane River, 30 kilometres north-west of Ipswich and an hour’s drive from Brisbane. One of the great attractions of the town is the Fernvale Markets, held every Sunday morning. People come from far and wide to grab a bargain from one of the interesting stalls. The town also provides fishing, swimming, boating and camping options along the Brisbane River and Wivenhoe Dam.Visitors can find short-term parking at Geoff Fisher Bridge for up to 20 hours at no charge. Pets are also very welcome. Potable water is located at Fernvale Memorial Park, and a key is available upon request at Fernvale Futures Complex and the dump point is located in Clive Street.Fernvale is the perfect spot to stop and get away from the busy city life, without losing any of the conveniences the city can provide.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Fernvale Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale QLDPh: 07 5427 0200www.somerset.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Fernvale Futures Complex car park1483 Brisbane Valley HwyShort Term Parking           Free 20hr Overnight rest, Geoff Fisher Bridge, Lot 79 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Wivenhoe Pocket, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, covered seatingDump Point  Clive St, Lat -27.454363, Long 152.650127Potable Water          Fernvale Memorial Park, key available upon request at Fernvale Futures ComplexHospital        Closest hospital at Ipswich, Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors Surgery     Fernvale Medical Centre, Ph: 07 5427 0416, Health Matters Fernvale, Ph: 07 5426 7788Dentist           Fernvale Dental, Ph: 07 5427 0880Pharmacy     Fernvale Discount Drugstore, Fernvale Shopping Village Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5427 0695Supermarket            Woolworths, 1455 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5421 2000