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Broken Hill is situated in the far west of New South Wales, approximately 50 kilometres from the South Australian border, and sits on the crossroads of the Barrier and Silver City Highways. As one of the longest active mining towns in Australia, Broken Hill was a major contributor to early mining innovation. RV travellers are encouraged to stop in town with several services and facilities available. Broken Hill Regional Events Centre offers parking for RV travellers looking to stay in the area. CMCA members can access unpowered sites for a low-cost of $15 per vehicle per night, while the general public can access unpowered sites at a rate of $25 per vehicle per night. Powered sites are available to everyone for a rate of $40 per vehicle per night. The event centre offers access to showers, bins, toilets and water. The town’s dump point is located at Kintore Reserve and potable water is available at the visitor information centre. There are plenty of local attractions to keep visitors busy during a stay in Broken Hill. Explore the local heritage architecture of the town, view the significant art and mineral collections and soak up some of the town’s film history. The awe-inspiring Living Desert Sculptures are deservedly the most iconic attraction in Broken Hill and a must-see for those visitors passing through the region. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        23-27 Bromide St, Broken HillPh: 08 8080 3560www.visitbrokenhill.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Kintore Reserve, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsShort & Long Term Parking        Broken Hill Regional Events Centre220 Racecourse Rd (off Silver City Hwy)$15 unpowered pvpn CMCA Member rate only. $25 unpowered pvpn non CMCA members.  $40 powered pvpn.Negotiable stay limit, showers, bins, toilets, water.Caretaker must be shown CMCA member card for $15 rate.Caretaker – 0437 250 286Dump Point  Kintore Reserve, opposite the Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsLat: -31.959787, Long: 141.459918Potable Water          Kintore Reserve, opposite the Visitor Information Centre and also behind the Visitor Information Centre, Cnr Blende & Bromide StsHospital        176 Thomas St, Broken Hill – Ph: 08 8080 1333Doctors Surgery     Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further adviceDentist           Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further advicePharmacy     Several options in Broken Hill, please visit the VIC for further adviceSupermarket      Coles, Broken Hill Village, Gossan StWoolworths, Westside Plaza, Galena StFoodland, 347 Beryl StIGA Fresh, 652 Williams stSchinella's Friendly Grocer, 135 Argent St      

Sorell is located 26 kilometres east of Hobart, 13 kilometres from Cambridge and 30 kilometres from Dunalley, and is at the crossroads of the East Coast Escape and the Convict Trail touring routes. It is a great base for the Southern Beaches Touring Route and the wealth of other nearby country region touring options available to explore. The town was named in 1821 after Lieutenant Governor William Sorell, (Governor of Van Diemen’s Land from 1817-1824) and was known as Tasmania’s most important grain centre. In 1874 Sorell became known as the gateway to the east coast of the Tasman Peninsula and has remained a popular service centre for local farms, light industry and its growing suburbs.Visitors to Sorell can find short-term parking at Pembroke Park Rest Area in Montagu Street. A permit is required and will cost $16 per vehicle per night, or five nights for $47. Permit available from council chambers, 47 Cole Street, between 8am & 5pm Mon–Fri. Alternatively, a permit can be obtained on-site where you can deposit fees and forms into an on-site security box. Pembroke Park provides potable water and an on-site dump point.Attractions within Sorell include bird watching at the Orielton Lagoon Conservation site, which is an internationally recognised habitat for migratory birds. You can also pick your own seasonal stone and berry fruit at the Sorell Fruit Farm where the annual Cherry Blossom Festival is held during September and October, or enjoy some wine tasting at the Orani Vineyard. Local events include the Sorell Markets (every Sunday) and the Dodges Ferry Market (first Sunday of every month from November to April).Tourist/Visitor Information Centre16 Gordon St,Ph: 03 6269 2924Casual Parking (near retail centre)Woolworths Shopping Plaza Cole St, Gordon St in the vicinity of Visitors Information CentreShort Term ParkingPembroke Park, Montagu St, permit fee $16pvpn or 5 nights for $47 avail from Council Chambers between 8:00am and 4.45pm Mon – Fri,a/h there will be a security box for deposit of fees near the dump point. Please ensure all permits are displayed on dash board of vehicle.Dump PointPembroke Park, Montagu St Potable WaterPembroke Park, Montagu St HospitalHobart, 30 mins awayDoctors SurgerySorell Family Practice – Shop 11, 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 2341Sorell Doctors Surgery – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6165 1595DentistAllcare Dentist,13/5 Fitzroy St, Ph: 03 6265 2009PharmacyTerry White Chemist – 31 Gordon Street, Ph: 03 6265 1195Chemist Warehouse – 2 Gordon Street Ph: 03 6265 2153Sorell Plaza Pharmacy – 10b 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 3981SupermarketWoolworths – Cole Street, Ph: 03 6265 1204Coles – 12 Cole Street, Ph: 03 6269 1400

Gordonvale is a tropical Queensland town, steeped in history, with a village atmosphere.  Originally called Nelson, but later changed to Gordonvale in honour of a local pioneer (John Gordon), this small sugar milling town has unique character with several older buildings dating back to the 30's and 40's and its large central park. RV travellers visiting Gordonvale will find several accommodating RV facilities. CMCA Greenpatch Campground offers a comfortable parking option for up to 7 days. For CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. Access to showers, toilets and water is available, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point is also located on-site for convenience. A visit to Gordonvale is not complete without admiring its beautiful backdrop. The distinctive, triangle-shaped mountain, called Walsh’s Pyramid, cannot be missed. The iconic Great Pyramid Race has been held here annually for over 60 years and is an endurance race that takes place on the third Saturday in August. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Mulgrave Settlers Museum60 Gordon St, GordonvalePh: 07 4056 1810Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Mill Street, adjacent to Norman Park and the Railway StationShort Term Parking           Park is temporarily ClosedCMCA Greenpatch Campground: Bruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleFor CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. 7 nights, showers, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on lead. Dump Point  This dump point is temporarily closedCMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleLat: -17.10035, Long: 145.78735Potable Water          CMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleHospital        1-11 Highleigh Rd, Gordonvale – Ph: 07 4043 3100Doctors Surgery     Gordonvale Family Medical Centre, 27 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 3600Dentist           Riches Dental, 58 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 2174Pharmacy     Gordonvale Discount Drug Store, 54 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 1206Supermarket            Cnr George & Gordon Sts – Ph: 07 4056 1574