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Cobargo is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, 386 kilometres south of Sydney, and is the hub of the beautiful Sapphire Coast area. The village is a vibrant, friendly town featuring many turn of the century buildings with pottery, art galleries, cafés and antique stores. The Cobargo Hotel Motel is ideally situated 100 metres from the town centre on the Princes Highway. Set on two and a half acres, there is ample room for recreational vehicles of all sizes. Facilities include covered seating, showers, toilets, water and a free dump point. Stays are permitted up to 96 hours at no charge. The hotel also has a bistro, beer garden, bottle shop and laundromat available. Cobargo is a convenient gateway to the surrounding national parks, fresh water estuary and deep sea fishing, whale watching, canoeing, golf courses and bushwalking.  Be sure to stop in on the weekend for the Saturday morning markets and sample the local organic produce.Please note: the GPS co-ordinate is the location of the entrance behind the hotel to the parking area.Address: 39-41 Princes Hwy, CobargoCost: Nil chargeParking: Pets on lead, seating, bins, toilets, showers $5pp, 96hrs, dump point with key access, coin operated washing machine and dryer available.Opening Hours: Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun 10am - 10pm

Mannum is set on the broad reaches of the Lower Murray, and is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Adelaide via the South Eastern Freeway or the scenic route through Gumercha, Birdwood and Palmer.Before settlers came to Mannum, the area was inhabited by the Narraltie Aborigines who lived in wurleys alongside the river. There are many explanations of the name ‘Mannum’, but the one favoured by the local Aboriginal community is ‘the place of many ducks’.William Randell, romantic son of a pioneer pastoralist, fulfilled a lifelong dream when he launched a paddle steamer named Mary Ann at Noa-No on the Murray River in 1853. Randell later made the decision to move his river boat operation from Noa-No to the current site of Mannum; this act was instrumental in the founding of Mannum.The Mannum Dock of River History Museum is located on the banks of the River Murray in the historic river port town of Mannum. The theme is set to guide visitors through a rich and colourful historic and cultural journey. A popular tourist attraction is a paddle steamer named Marion, which was built in 1897. The paddle steamer has now been restored to the glory days of the 1940s and visitors can inspect the vessel whilst moored at Arnold Park Wharf, or elect to take an extended River Murray cruise to soak up the experience of the traditional maritime way of life.Haythorpe Reserve is the perfect location to park while you explore this beautiful town. With a dump point available and potable water not far away, why not stay four or five days and enjoy the tranquility and picturesque backdrop of the Murray River?Mannum is a river destination with something for everyone, whether it’s fossicking for fossils, river scenery, or activities such as house boating or canoeing.Tourist/Visitor Centre       6 Randell St, Mannum SAPh: 08 8569 1303mannumvic@psmarion.comwww.psmarion.comCasual Parking       Arnold Park, Randell St, MannumShort Term Parking           Haythorpe Reserve & Bolto Reserve, toilets provided, pets on lead OK, $10.00 pvpn, up to 5 consecutive daysDump Point  Mannum Showground, 45 North Tce.Potable Water          Mannum VIC for those with removable tanks.  Those with on-board tanks to access water from the Showground, North TceHospital        1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 0200Doctors Surgery     1 Parker St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 02222Dentist           Mannum Dental Surgery, 93 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 8175Pharmacy     Riverside Pharmacy, 86 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238, Ph: 08 8569 1504; Mannum Green Shopping Centre, Adelaide StSupermarket            Mannum Foodland, 76 Randell St, Mannum, SA 5238

The small farming community of Wickepin is found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, 214 kilometres from Perth. Wickepin is known for its excellent sheep studs, the most famous of which being the ‘Yarling Brook’ stud, founded in the 1940s by CG Russell. The town is also famous for the homestead of Albert Facey, author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ and a Gallipoli veteran.The Wickepin RV 24hr Rest Area on Wogolin Road provides free camping for self contained vehicles with a free dump point and potable water available at the Wickepin Caravan Park. Visitors to Wickepin will find many beautiful lakes in the area, including Lake Toolibin - the largest freshwater lake in the district, and home to the endangered Freckled duck and Night heron. Also nearby is Harrismith, famous for its wildflowers during the spring months.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWickepin Community Resource Centre24 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin WAPh: 08 9888 1500www.wickepin.crc.net.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Wogolin Rd, opp all shops & businessesShort Term ParkingWickepin RV 24hr Rest Area, Wogolin Rd, free, pet friendly, self contained only, toilets, fuel available close by.Long Term ParkingWickepin Caravan Park, 7 Fisher Street, $22pvpn unpowered site, water, pets welcome on leadsDump PointWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, Wickepin(Lat Long: -32.7807, 117.5033)Potable WaterWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, WickepinDoctors SurgeryWickepin Health Centre (Nursing Post), Johnston St, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1104, HACC, registered nurse, health promotion, child health clinics, immunisation, mental healthDentistNearest dentist is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinSupermarketEwen Rural Supplies, 38 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1002