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Located in the eastern branch of the Balonne River, Dirranbandi is known as the town that marks the end of the Southwest Rail Line. The town sits on the border of Queensland and New South Wales and has a population of approximately 640 people. RV parking is available at Balonne Minor Bridge Camp on Bollon-Dirranbandi Road. There is a maximum stay of 72 hours, and fees are by way of a donation. Pets on leads are welcome. The town’s dump point and potable water are accessible on Dirranbandi-Hebel Road. Make sure to make some time for the Dirranbandi Bakery – a highlight for many visitors to town. Their stocked-up cabinets feature homemade pies, bakery favourites such as vanilla slice, as well as sweet Russian delights. Visitors should also visit Cubbie Station. This is the largest irrigated cotton farm in the southern hemisphere. A four-wheel drive guided tour of the farm is not to be missed. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 The Terrace, St GeorgePh: 07 4620 8877Email: vic@balonne.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Near 20 Railway St DirranbandiShort & Long Term Parking        Balonne Minor Bridge CampBollon-Dirranbandi Rd, DirranbandiFees by way of donation, 72hrs, pets on lead, covered seatingDump Point  Dirranbandi-Hebel RdLat: -28.58791Long: 148.22358Potable Water          Dirranbandi-Hebel RdSame location as dump pointHospital        Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Doctors Surgery     Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Pharmacy     50 Railway St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4620 7060Supermarket            38 Railway St – Ph: 07 4625 8218

Kyabram is located between Echuca and Shepparton, in the centre of a rich irrigation district of the Goulburn Valley.  It is a substantial rural town, which has proven attractive to large numbers of retirees. Brought to life by one of the state's irrigation projects, the district is a major producer of fruit, agriculture and dairy products. Local industries include a jam, conserve and topping factory, clothing manufacturers and container production.  The town takes its name from the Aboriginal word for thick forest, but the native bush these days is largely confined to the magnificent Kyabram Fauna Park.Those visiting Kyabram can find short term parking at Kyabram Mural Picnic Area, Tulloh St. There are no fees to stay here and parking is limited to 24 hours. Visitors can find a dump point and potable water at Kyabram Fauna Park on Lake Road.  Set on 55ha, the Kyabram Fauna Park houses extensive wetlands and lakes; whose waterfowl can be viewed from an observation tower and a waterfowl viewing hide. The Park exhibits 600 Australian Native Fauna and has introduced more than 6,000 native trees and plants. Fauna can be viewed in the heated reptile house which features 'Getcha' a salt water crocodile, a magnificent walk-thru aviary, numerous enclosures and a vast open range. Animal species that can be seen include the Parma wallaby, Red, Eastern and Kangaroo Island Kangaroos, Alpine dingoes, Tasmanian devils, Wombats (Forest & Southern Hairy-nosed), Echidnas, Emus, Koalas, and Cape Barren geese. A Koala 'petting' exhibit is currently under construction. The Park is also guardian to a cottage built in 1867 for French adventurer Theodore Hazleman, who sailed the high seas as a cabin boy and survived the American Civil War before coming to Australia.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake Rd, Kyabram VICPh: 03 5852 2883Email: kyfaupar@mcmedia.com.auwww.kyabramfaunapark.com.au Casual Parking       Drum St Reserve, cnr of Drum St & Union StShort & Long Term Parking           Kyabram Mural Picnic Area, Tulloh, Drum, Union Sts intersection, free camp, 24hrsDump Point  Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake RdPotable Water          Kyabram Fauna Park, Lake RdHospital        Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5857 0200Doctors Surgery     98 Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5852 1888Dentist           88 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 2553; 80 Fenaughty St, Ph: 03 5852 2978; 80 Union St, Ph: 03 5852 1860Pharmacy     174 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 1213; 155 Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 1023Supermarket            Union St, Ph: 03 5852 2140; Allan St, Ph: 03 5852 2311

Mangowine Homestead is an historic homestead in Nungarin, Western Australia, built by Charles and Jane Adams. It comprises a cottage built in approximately 1876, and has an adjacent building that was constructed in 1889 as an inn. In 1968, the granddaughter of Charles and Janes, Olive Warwick, handed the property over to the National Trust of Australia and was later opened to the public in 1973. The Homestead offers parking at a cost of $12 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $22 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The time limit is negotiable. Please note, Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088.Cost: Unpowered $12pvpn, Powered $22pvpnParking: NegotiableOpening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm to 4pm, Sat – Sun: 10am to 2pm & 1pm to 4pm. Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088