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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

Warren is a bustling rural town situated on the banks of the Macquarie River, 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 540 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering an area of nearly 11,000 square kilometres, Warren Shire is home to more than 2,700 warm and friendly people and has an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and wheat, oat and cotton growing. There are plenty of things to see and do in Warren, where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, bowling, tennis, shopping, fishing, a stroll along the River Red Gum Walk, or a picnic in one of the several parks located along the beautiful Macquarie River.There are two areas in the centre of Warren that are suitable for recreational vehicle parking and in addition to the quality facilities of the Macquarie Valley Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles are able to park at the Bob Christenson Reserve for up to 96 hours. A public dump point and potable water are easily accessible at Oxley Park.Warren is also the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by taking a day trip to some of the local towns and villages such as Collie, Nevertire, Quambone and Carinda. Further afield is the Macquarie Marches, one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. A trip to the Tiger Bay Wetlands on the outskirts of the township is also a must. Here you will find a scenic walking trail around the wetlands area with the convenience of picnic tables and off-road parking.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warren VIC, 69 Burton St, Warren NSW Ph: 02 6847 6665Casual Parking       Burton St, S of roundabout; Lawson St, E of Burton StShort & Long Term Parking        Warren has an excellent free camping area for self-contained vehicles. Lying alongside the Macquarie River and within comfortable walking distance to town.Shorter term (during the day) there is parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Toilets attached. Dump Point  Oxley Park, Warren (On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Potable Water          Oxley Park, Warren ( On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Hospital        Warren Multi-Purpose Health Centre, Dr Kater Drive, WarrenDoctors Surgery     Lawson St, Warren; Warren Family Health Centre, Lawson StDentist           Warren Dental Clinic, Dr Milton Quigley, 132 Dubbo St, WarrenPharmacy     Anderson’s Pharmacy, 128 Dubbo St, WarrenSupermarket            IGA, 106-110 Dubbo St, Warren; SPAR Supermarket, 118-120 Dubbo St, Warren

Dimboola is located in the Wimmera region of Western Victoria, 334 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide. The town is surrounded by fields of wheat and cereal crops, as well as numerous sheep farms, and it is these industries that have provided the livelihood of Dimboola since the mid 1800s. Several historical buildings can be found within the town, including the former Dimboola Court House, the Old Shire Hall, and the Victoria Hotel. The Recreation Reserve, situated at Lloyd Street in Dimboola, provides parking for self-contained vehicles at no cost. Additionally, access to potable water and a dump point is available nearby on Wimmera Street. With stunning sunsets, some of Australia’s unique wildlife, wide-open plains, wetlands and waterways, national parks, historic sites, and a friendly community, Dimboola is the perfect place for travellers to stop, play and stay.While in town be sure to visit the Dimboola Common, on the Wimmera River flood plains, in the area between the township and the river. The Dimboola Common includes historical settlement sites, a Chinese camp and market gardens. Just a few kilometres west of town, next to the Western Highway, you will find the infamous Pink Lake – a real treat and an attraction not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dim-E-Shop109 Lloyd St, Dimboola VICPh: 03 5389 1588Email: dim-e-shop@hotmail.comCasual Parking       Wimmera St; Lochiel St; Victoria St; car park at rear of Old Shire Hall, Lloyd St; Lloyd St; Bi-centennial Park, High StShort Term Parking           Dimboola Recreation Reserve, Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC.Dump Point  Wimmera St, Dimboola VICPotable Water          Wimmera St, Dimboola VICHospital        32-36 Anderson St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7100Doctors Surgery     Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7111, Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5.00pmPharmacy     Dimboola Guardian Pharmacy, 110 Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5389 1552Supermarket            IGA Dimboola, Ph: 03 5389 1707