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The outback town of Isisford is situated approximately 1,200 kilometres from Brisbane and 120 kilometres from Longreach. The town lies on the tranquil Coolibah lined banks of the Barcoo River, where fishing for Yellowbelly has become a favourite pastime.Settled in the mid 1800s, the main industries now include beef, sheep and cereal. Isisford also displays a range of architecture reflecting the lifestyle of an isolated community. The Outer Barcoo Interpretive Centre has a museum depicting the evolution of nature from 100 million years ago to the present. The feature attraction is a life sized replica model of a crocodile ancestor that lived around 98 million years ago. The Centre also has a restaurant, craft and art displays and a 60 seat theatre.The Isis Downs Shearing Shed is the largest in Australia. Fabricated in England, it was shipped and built 20 kilometres from Isisford in 1913.Isisford is the home to Clancy’s Overflow Hotel, located in St Mary Street. Built in 1898, the hotel was named in honour of Banjo Paterson’s Clancy of the Overflow. Stop in, say g’day and enjoy an ice cold ale.Bring with you your enthusiasm for things unspoilt and take back memories of Isisford’s history, culture and great hospitality.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Council offices, 20 Mary St, Isisford QLDPh: 07 4658 8900www.longreach.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Parking within the town area, centre and parallel parking in Mary Street and parallel parking in other streetsShort Term Parking           Barcoo Weir, $10 per night or $40 per week; Overnight (24hrs) camping only during wet weather is allowed at the truck stop (behind council park) near by-pass. Access to camping grounds will be determined on weather and conditionsLong Term Parking            River Campsite near Barcoo Weir or Oma Waterhole $10.00 pn or $40.00 pw, payable at the Isisford Branch OfficeDump Point  In St Frances Street near Weir ToiletsPotable Water          Isisford Park, 20 St Mary, Isisford; Weir Toilets at St Francis Street, Isisford; Weir Camping Grounds at St Francis Street, Isisford(all taps are adequately signed)Hospital        Isisford Primary Health Centre, St Helena St, Ph: 07 4658 8200Pharmacy     Some Pharmaceutical products available at Health Centre/ Doctor visits every WednesdaySupermarket            St Mary St, Ph: 07 4658 8384 & Laundromat

Mareeba is a busy town atop the Atherton Tablelands, surrounded by coffee plantations, tropical fruit orchards and national parks. In fact, it is the biggest regional Centre north of Townsville, located 1781 kilometres north of Brisbane and 64 kilometres west of Cairns. The township offers an ideal sunny climate with its mild winters providing the perfect escape from the chill. Mareeba has an average minimum temperature of 11.2c with an average maximum temperature of 31.1c and approximately 56 days of rain per year.Visitors are able to explore and learn what to do in the region at the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre and also discover Mareeba’s fascinating history in the Museum co-located with the accredited VIC.On the cusp of the Queensland Outback, gateway to the wilds of Cape York and right at the doorstep of World Heritage listed rainforest, Mareeba is the perfect base from which to explore the many experiences and stories of the region. With an adventure for everyone!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMareeba VIC, 345 Byrnes St, MareebaPh: 07 4092 5674visit@mareebaheritagecentre.com.auwww.mareebaheritagecentre.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Railway Ave, Byrnes St (across the road from Coles shopping centre), Behind KFC and the Post Office Centre,Byrnes St (north-west) to the Caltex Service Station, Byrnes St (north west)Short & Long Term ParkingKerribee Park Rodeo Ground, Dimbulah Rd, min $12 max $25Dump PointDoyle St, behind Davies ParkLat: -16.9951 Long: 145.41397Potable WaterEales Park, Doyle St,Lions Park, Byrnes St (near BP Service Station),Firth Park, Riordan StHospital21 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 9333Medical CentreMareeba Medical Clinic, 2 Lloyd St, Ph: 07 4092 2877,Amaroo Medical Centre, 10 Karobean St, Ph: 07 4092 4632DentistMy Mareeba Dentist, 190 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2007;Distinctive Dental, 225 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2363PharmacyPrice Line, 139 Byrnes St, Mareeba Plaza, Ph: 07 4092 5888;Discount Drug Store, Mareeba Plaza, 249 Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2344SupermarketColes, Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 2566;IGA, 135 Byrne St, Ph: 07 4092 2344;Essence Wholefood Supermarket Byrnes St, Ph: 07 4092 5905

Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days