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Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447

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

Batlow is a small rural town located in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, on the edge of the Great Dividing Range. The town is well known for its apples and its collective love of Princess Diana – who is said to have paid the town a discrete visit during a royal trip in 1987.RV travellers visiting Batlow can park their vehicles at Batlow Showground. Parking is available for up to 96 hours at no charge and access to showers, toilets and a barbecue is available. Potable water is available on site at the showground; however, the dump point is located at 14 Memorial Drive.Tourists can visit a number of attractions in town including the Orchards, farm gate road stalls, the Sugar Pine Eco walk, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities such as bush walking, cycling and mountain bike riding.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCoffee and More33 Pioneer Street, BatlowPh: 02 6949 2053www.visitbatlow.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Pioneer St & Memorial Ave, BatlowShort & Long Term ParkingBatlow ShowgroundCnr Memorial Ave & Park St Batlow96hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, waterDump Point14 Memorial Ave, BatlowLat: -35.51994 Long: 148.15036Potable WaterBatlow Showground, Cnr Memorial Ave & Park StAlso in Pioneer St at a filtered water station.Hospital61 Pioneer St – Ph: 02 6941 4333Doctors Surgery32 Tumbarumba Rd – Ph: 02 6949 1120Pharmacy39 Pioneer St – Ph: 02 6949 1163SupermarketIGA, 21 Selwyn St – Ph: 02 6949 1405