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Snowtown is situated 145 kilometres north of Adelaide, en route to Perth. It is located between the Mt Lofty Ranges and the Barunga Ranges in the mid-north of South Australia. The town lies east of a cleft in the Barunga Range, named Bumbunga Gap. The excess rainfall from these hills collects at Lake Bumbunga which lies south of the township. The vegetation is populated by saltbush and other salt tolerant flora. The salt lakes just outside the town, which once formed part of the upper reaches of Gulf St Vincent, and the Fauna and Wetlands Park, are the outstanding features of the local landscape. Locals claim they can predict upcoming weather conditions from the colour of the salt lakes. The lakes are said to take on a blue colour in fine weather and change to a pinkish hue when bad weather is on the horizon. The road linking Lochiel and Ninnes to the south provides stunning views of inland lakes and the countryside.Those visiting Snowtown can find short-term parking at Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace. Parking is free, however stays are limited to 72 hours. Visitors can also find a dump point and potable water at the park.  Snowtown is a historic town that is definitely worth visiting. The town's main street, Fourth Street, is characterised by a number of historic buildings, notably the Snowtown Memorial Hall (1919) which is attached to the Old Institute (1889) and St Canice's Catholic Church. Snowtown Wind Farm is another point of interest. It is located upon a north-south trending ridge of the Mount Lofty Ranges. A display of the Wind Farm can be found in the centre of town. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Snowtown Newsagency12 Fourth St, SnowtownPh: 08 8865 2273Casual Parking       W side of railway, Terrace EastShort Term Parking           Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace (72hr)Dump Point  Centenary Park, North TerracePotable Water          Centenary Park, North TerraceDoctors Surgery     Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 0100Pharmacy     Newbery Chemist, Fourth St, Ph: 08 8865 2298Supermarket            Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 2070

Inglewood is located on the Cunningham Highway in South East Queensland, 110 kilometres from Warwick, 90 kilometres from Goondiwindi and 270 kilometres from Brisbane and is part of the Goondiwindi Regional Council. Inglewood is small and friendly with a population of 1,100 and boasts a diverse range of industry and agriculture, high quality old fashioned service, modern facilities and country activities. It was originally known as ‘Brown’s Inn’ after the local hotel but in 1862 it was surveyed and the name changed to Inglewood.Those visiting Inglewood can find short-term parking at Bridge Rest Area, located on Alice St & Cunningham Hwy. There is no fee to stay here however a 72 hour time limit applies. A dump point and potable water are accessible at Inglewood Rest Area.Attractions include the quaint Inglewood Heritage Centre & Australian Tobacco Museum, Coolmunda Organic Olives, and Leven K Lavender, both of which arrange tours for visitors. A new swimming pool was also installed in 2010 which provides a welcome relief on hot days. There are also a number of tourist drives including the Tobacco Trail, Silverspur Trail and the Dumaresq River Road which all showcase the area’s natural beauty. Don't forget to drop in at Lake Coolmunda for a beautiful day on or beside the water, you can also enjoy the walking tracks and birdwatching while you are there.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Inglewood VIC, cnr Albert St & Elizabeth St, Inglewood QLDPh: 07 4652 0270inglewoodvic@grc.qld.gov.auwww.grc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Brook St & Elizabeth StShort & Long Term Parking        Bridge Rest Area, Alice St & Cunningham Hwy, (72hr)Dump Point  Inglewood Rest Area, cnr Brook & Albert StPotable Water          Inglewood Rest Area, Water Fill station, cnr Brook & Albert St (fee)Hospital        Cunningham Hwy, Ph: 07 4652 0888Doctors Surgery     Albert St, Ph: 07 4652 1160, Mon, Tues & Fri: 9.00am - 4.00pm, Wed & Thur: 9.00am - 3.00pm, and Sat: 9.00am - 11.00amPharmacy     Albert St, Ph: 07 4652 1373Supermarket            IGA, Albert St, Ph: 07 4652 1337; Friendly Grocer, Albert St, Ph: 07 4652 1328

Quilpie Shire in Queensland’s outback has it all – the magnificent natural diversity of the Channel Country and the beauty of boulder opal. Primary industries, opal mining, oil, and gas play a huge role in the economy, and sheep, cattle, fish and an array of birds and wildlife call the Shire home. The rugged landscapes provide endless opportunities for the photographer.Quilpie, with a population of 654, is the service centre for the Shire, which covers 67,482 sq kilometres. It has all the necessities and many of the luxuries both visitors and locals require. Welcome to a lifestyle where golf is played at night in summer, where you will find an opal altar, lectern and font in the local church, and where the 33 metre swimming pool has free entry.The Quilpie Visitor Centre includes a museum, where an interactive CD relives stories from the past as told by the direct descendants of the early pioneers. The Centre also features a gallery with various exhibitions each month by accomplished artists from far and wide, in addition to exhibitions of local art and craft.After visiting the Information Centre try the Bulloo River Walk, visit St. Finbarr’s Church, fossick for opals, or climb Baldy Top. At the end of the day sit back and relax, maybe throw a line in, watch the striking sunset and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.Call in to nearby Adavale, Eromanga and Toompine and enjoy the hospitality of these small communities. Adavale, dating back to 1880, was once the centre of the Adavale Shire, and Toompine is known as ‘the pub with no town’. See the Living History Centre Object Theatre in Eromanga and maybe enjoy a picnic in Opalopolis Park.Perhaps the best part of your outback adventure will be the warm country hospitality offered by the people you meet. Quilpie Shire, in Queensland’s outback, is a place where characters share a yarn and people stop and say 'g’day'.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Quilpie VIC, Museum & Gallery, Brolga St, QuilpiePh: 07 4656 0540tourism@quilpie.qld.gov.auwww.visitquilpieshire.comCasual Parking       Brolga StShort Term Parking           Western side of Bulloo River, southern side of Diamantina Development RoadDump Point  John Waugh Park, Chipu St, QuilpiePotable Water          Quilpie Visitor Information Centre, Brolga StHospital        30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 0100Doctors Surgery     30 Gyrica St, Ph: 07 4656 1158Pharmacy     38 Brolga St, QuilpieSupermarket            Paulsen Bros Foodworks, cnr Buln Buln St & Jabiru St, Quilpie; Quilpie Foodworks, 21 Boonkai St, Quilpie