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Strahan is a small town and former port on the west-coast of Tasmania. It is located 298 kilometres west of Hobart and 41 kilometres from Queenstown, on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. Part of the stunning Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Strahan was also the base for the environmental campaign to save the Franklin River. The town was originally developed as a port of access for mining settlements in the area; however, it also became a vital location for the timber industry after the discovery of the local Huon pine, a superb fine-grained wood ideal for ship building. A railway line from Queenstown was opened in 1899, and during this time of prosperity, Strahan had a population of over 2,000 people and was the second busiest port in Tasmania.Those visiting Strahan can find short-term parking at Strahan Golf Club, located on Meredith Street. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 7 days. Visitors can find a dump point in Harvey Street, and potable water can be obtained from The Esplanade, next to the toilet block in the big car park. The Gordon River Cruise is renowned as one of the most popular tourist activities in the area, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Lower Gordon River. A short drive out of town is Ocean Beach, a huge expanse of sandy beach with views of the Southern Ocean. The steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan takes you through dense rainforest and alongside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour is the People Park, a pleasant mixture of natural forest and botanical gardens with picnic facilities. The annual Strahan Piners Festival is held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Esplanade on the wharf, Strahan TASPh: 03 6472 6800tourism@westernwilderness.com.auwww.tasmaniawestcoast.com.auCasual Parking       Esplanade, near the wharf and VIC, fee $2.00 per day; Esk St for vehicles up to 9m, fee $5.00 per dayShort Term Parking           Strahan Golf Club, Meredith St, max 7 days, $10.00 pnDump Point  Harvey StPotable Water          The Esplanade.  Next to the toilet block in the big car park.  Next door to the woodworking centre.Hospital        Nearest Orr St, Queenstown, Ph: 03 6471 3300, (37km)Doctors Surgery     Bay St, Ph: 03 6472 6300Pharmacy     1 Reid Street, Strahan, Ph: 03 64 717795, (located in Strahan Supermarket Complex)Supermarket            1 Reid St, Ph: 03 6471 7738

Murrurundi is located on the New England Highway, nestled at the foothills of the Liverpool Range in the Upper Hunter Shire of New South Wales. Approximately 193 kilometres by road from Newcastle and 309 kilometres from Sydney, Murrurundi has remained faithful to its pastoral roots and is a rural town surrounded by horse studs and historical sites. The town of Murrurundi is set on the banks of the Pages River and surrounded by the Liverpool Ranges. Paradise Park is a great spot to enjoy a picnic and do a bit of bird watching. Take a self-drive touring route through Murrurundi’s surrounding countryside, passing many tranquil villages and Barrington Tops National Park. Murrurundi offers short-term parking at Murrurundi Caravan Park for $20 per vehicle per night for self contained vehicles and a dump point can be found at Wilson Memorial Park.While in town you can explore the history of Murrurundi on a heritage walk, which takes in churches, hotels and the original telegraph office. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Murrurundi VIC, Mayne St, Murrurundi NSWPhone: 02 6540 1364murrurundivic@upperhunter.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking       Wilson Memorial ParkShort Term Parking           Murrurundi Caravan Park, 11 Bernard St.  $20pvpn for self contained vehicles, CMCA member deal onlyDump Point  Wilson Memorial Park, MurrurundiPotable Water          Wilson Memorial Park, MurrurundiHospital        O’Connell St, Murrurundi, Ph: 02 6546 9000Doctors Surgery     Mayne St, Murrurundi, Ph: 02 6546 6999Pharmacy     Murrurundi Pharmacy, 73 Mayne St, Murrurundi, Ph: 02 6546 6502Supermarket            Dooleys Store, 60 Mayne St, Murrurundi, Ph: 02 6546 6105

Port Lincoln is located on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 650 kilometres west of Adelaide. The beautiful township overlooks Boston Bay, and claims to be the ‘Seafood Capital of Australia’, with local fisheries specialising in tuna, kingfish, abalone, muscles and oyster production. There is an extensive variety of shopping in Port Lincoln, including supermarkets and department stores, as well as art galleries and craft stores.There are two options for RV parking in Port Lincoln; the Axel Stenross Boat Ramp, and the Billy Lights Point Boat Ramp. Both permit parking for up to 3 nights, at $13.50 per vehicle per night, and have toilets, bins and potable water available. A free dump point is located in Windsor Avenue.Port Lincoln is a fantastic base to explore the nearby Coffin National Park and Kellidie Bay Conservation Park. Water sports such as yachting, diving and game fishing are popular activities in the surrounding Spencer Gulf and Great Australian Bite.Tourist/Visitor Centre       3 Adelaide Place, Port LincolnPh 08 8683 3544www.visitportlincoln.net Casual Parking       Tasman Tce (on seaside opp Makybe Diva Statue) & Washington St (btwn Adelaide Pl & Lewis St)Short & Long Term Parking        Axel Stenross Boat Ramp, (96hrs), tlts, bins, water; or Billy Lights Point Boat Ramp, (3 nts), tlts, bins, water, BBQ. Both sites $13.50 pvpn payable to Port Lincoln VIC or Axel Stenross Maritime MuseumDump Point  Windsor Ave, Port Lincoln Potable Water          Windsor Ave, Port LincolnHospital        Oxford Tce, Port Lincoln, ph 08 8683 2200Doctors Surgery     2 in Liverpool St & 1 in Oxford StDentist           1 in Eyre St, 1 in Park St & 1 in Napoleon St.Pharmacy     2 in Liverpool St & 1 in Oxford StSupermarket            Foodland, Woolworths & Coles, all on Liverpool St.