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Chillagoe is located 141 kilometres west of Mareeba and 205 kilometres west of Cairns and is one of the most interesting and unusual places in northern Queensland. Chillagoe offers visitors the rare combination of a relic copper mine, historic town attractions, limestone caves and Aboriginal rock paintings. If the mining history of Chillagoe is what brought you out, be sure to head for the museum. Wander through informative sites and don't forget to include the town cemetery in your walks. Keep in mind that mining is not the only option in town and it would be a shame to leave without sampling some of the other incredible Chillagoe attractions! Chief amongst them are the substantial systems of limestone caves at the Chillagoe-Montana National Park, located approximately one kilometre from town. There are over 560 known caves in the area, and some feature spectacular formations of stalactites and stalagmites. From the caves there's a walking track to the nearby Balancing Rock formation and some Aboriginal rock art, or you may prefer to walk the nine kilometre return track to Royal Arch Bluff, looking for wallabies and birds. If you head west out of town for 14 kilometres you'll find The Archways, another stunning limestone feature. Chillagoe also contains an observatory, and offers chances to explore for fossils, plus every year in May the Great Wheelbarrow Race finishes in the town and is an iconic event well worth a look.The best source of up to date information about tours, sites and walks is the Chillagoe Hub Visitor Information Centre, located on Queen Street.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Chillagoe VIC, 21-23 Queen St, Chillagoe QLDPh: 07 4094 7111chillagoehubinfo@bigpond.comwww.chillagoehub.com.auCasual Parking       Queen, Cathedral St & Towers StShort Term Parking           Chillagoe Observatory & Eco Lodge1 Hospital Ave$10pppn unpoweredDump Point   Rodeo Grounds, Frew StPotable Water          See General store & VIC for locationsHospital        21 Hospital Rd, Ph: 07 4094 7500Dentist           Chillagoe HospitalPharmacy     Chillagoe General Store, 11 Queen St, Ph: 07 4094 7100

Boyup Brook, known as the Country Music Capital of Western Australia, is situated on the Blackwood River some 269 kilometres south-east of Perth. Set amongst undulating hills, it’s easy to see why visitors are impressed with the clean, neat town and the friendliness of the locals.Activities in Boyup Brook can be as varied as tackling the walking trails, canoeing on the river or visiting the unique Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre, the Carnaby beetle and butterfly collection and the wildlife sanctuary at Roo Gully.There is also a small art gallery and a museum with an interesting collection of local memorabilia. A number of wineries are open for tastings, and in springtime, beautiful wildflowers can be seen in the reserves near town and in the surrounding areas.Boyup Brook is an ideal getaway for those wanting an uncomplicated holiday, a town rich in culture, with great hospitality.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Boyup Brook VIC, cnr Bridge St & Abel St, Boyup Brook WAPh: 08 9765 1444info@boyupbrooktourism.com.auwww.boyupbrooktourism.com.auCasual Parking       Railway PdeShort & Long Term Parking           CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson St, Ph: 02 4978 8788 (CMCA Office), $5.00pvpn solo & $7.00pvpn couple, self-contained, no facilities (14 nights). Other sites available for addition cost include: powered, ensuite, SCV with facilities and tent sites. Dump Point  CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson StPotable Water          CMCA Flax Mill Caravan Park, Jackson StHospital        Hospital Rd (off Bridge St), Ph: 08 9765 0222Doctors Surgery     Abel St, Ph: 08 9765 1026Pharmacy     83 Abel St, Ph: 08 9765 1066Supermarket            IGA, 13-15 Bridge Street, Ph: 08 9765 1204

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