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The vibrant town of Orange is found in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, 260 kilometres west of Sydney. The bustling CBD offers a variety of cafes, boutique shops, galleries and restaurants, with wide tree-lined streets. Orange is best known for its production of fine wine and gourmet food, and this is celebrated each year in the ‘Orange F.O.O.D Week’ (Food of Orange District), which is held during autumn each year. Other times of the year, visitors can sample and purchase delicious locally grown produce from the Farmers’ Markets, held on the second Saturday of each month between March and December, or visit one of the 50 wineries in the region.After all that eating and drinking, you may want to try one of the nearby walking trails. Orange is surrounded by spectacular natural scenery, found in locations such as the Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area and Nangar National Park.Orange Showground allows parking for RVs for 24 hours $20 per vehicle per night. Potable water can be accessed at this location, and pets are permitted. A dump point is located onsite and at the Total Park on Bathurst Road. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreOrange Visitor Information Centre151 Byng St, Orange NSWPh: 1800 069 466www.visitorange.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)163 Lords Place, Opp 70 McNamara St, Opp 250 Peisley StOrange Vistor Centre, 151 Byng StreetShort Term ParkingOrange Showground, cnr Phillip St & Leeds Pde, (24hrs), pets on lead, water, $20 PVPN. Unavailable during show week. Dump PointOrange Showground; Total Park, behind Metro Petroleum, Bathurst Rd, Orange (Lat Long: -33.2908, 149.1091)Potable WaterOrange Showground, Leeds Pde, OrangeHospitalOrange Hospital, 1502 Forest Rd, Orange, ph 02 6369 3000Doctors Surgery95 Peisley St, Orange, ph 02 6393 9600Dentist55-57 Bathurst Rd, Orange, ph 02 6362 1100Pharmacy171 Lords Place, Orange, ph 02 6363 1633SupermarketSeveral grocery stores in CBD

Dorrigo is a picturesque country town situated at the gateway of the world heritage listed Dorrigo National Park, 580 kilometres north of Sydney. Surrounded by lush green forests and spectacular country side, Dorrigo is the perfect base to explore the beautiful northern tablelands with its spectacular waterfalls and walking trails.The village originally developed as a timber town after its settlement in the early 1900s, however dairying soon became the focus and now Dorrigo thrives on its agricultural and tourism industries. Visitors will find a welcoming, vibrant community with an artistic flair and an eclectic mix of shopping and activities. The Bielsdown River flowing through town offers excellent fishing with its abundance of trout.Dorrigo Showground on Waterfall Way has RV parking for self contained vehicles for up to 96 hours. Sites are $20 per vehicle per night (unpowered), and pets on leads are permitted. Potable water is available at Waterfall Way adjacent to the showground, opposite the high school, and a free dump point is found 300 metres west on the corner of Waterfall Way and Oak Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    Dorrigo VIC36 Hickory St, Dorrigo NSWP: 02 6657 2486E: dorrigotourism@bigpond.comwww.destinationdorrigo.comCasual Parking    Hickory St, adj to tennis courts & opp Bowling ClubShort & Long Term Parking    Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, (96hrs), s/c only $20pvpn, no facilities or power.  $30pvpn power and all facilities, pets on lead, mobile coverage. Must book in advance at Ray White Rural, 2 Cudgery St, 02 6657 1777. Covid-19 sign-in also needed at Ray White Rural.Dump Point    Cnr Waterfall Way & Oak St, 300m W of showgroundPotable Water    Waterfall Way adj to showground, opp high schoolHospital    Dorrigo Multipurpose Centre, 14A Beech St, ph 02 6692 7700Doctors Surgery    Dorrigo Medical Centre, 8 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2255; Dorrigo Health & Wellbeing Centre, 69 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 1273Dentist    24 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2386Pharmacy    67 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2005Supermarket   IGA, 13 Cudgery St, ph 02 6657 2002 or SPAR, 35 Hickory St, ph 02 6657 2572

Bower is located approximately 113 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia. This small town was named after a South Australian Member of Parliament (1865 – 1887) David Bower, who donated land to the area. By 1916, Bower had become a dispatch centre for mallee roots and timber, which were loaded in at the railway station and then sent to Adelaide.Those visiting Bower can find short term parking at Bower Reserve Camping Area. Here, a privacy fence was recently erected, offering a quiet and secure area to park in overnight. Unpowered sites are available for $5 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $10 per vehicle per night. An additional fee of $2 is required for use of the dump point. The Reserve also has plenty of facilities available, including some power, toilets, water, barbecue stations and tennis courts.Bower Hall and Reserve is a great destination when exploring local surrounding regions.Address: Kapunda Morgan Road, BowerPhone: Progress Association 08 8581 0597Cost: Unpowered $5pvpn, Powered $10pvpn, donation box in BBQ shed opposite tennis court and war memorial, $2 for dump pointParking: Unlimited parking near BBQ or opposite tennis courts