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Coonamble is located in the central west slopes of New South Wales, 418 kilometres north-west of Sydney. The shire has produced a successful agricultural industry including broadacre farming and cattle grazing. With the Warrumbungle National Park, Macquarie Marshes and Pilliga State Forest nearby, Coonamble is the perfect base to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the region.The town’s main street offers a glimpse into the art deco era, with some of the buildings retaining this style. Coonamble’s history can also be observed at the Museum Under the Bridge, originally built as the police station in 1886. The ‘trooper’ brick horse stables have been preserved in their original form and are one of only two remaining in New South Wales.Coonamble offers a range of places to park for up to 96 hours – the Coonamble Showground and the Back Combara Road campsite. Potable water can be obtained at the showground, while a dump point is accessible on Castlereagh Street.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Coonamble Visitor Information Centre84 Castlereagh St, Coonamble NSWP: 02 6827 1981www.visitcoonamble.com.au Casual Parking       E & W of Namoi St, E of Castlereagh St opp VIC, N & S of Aberford St adj to McDonalds ParkShort & Long Term Parking   ( Low-cost overnight parking)     Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh Hwy, (96hrs), $10 PVPN, water & some facs; Back Combara Rd adj to sheep yard, (96hrs), nil charge.Dump Point  138 Castlereagh St, Coonamble Riverside Caravan ParkFree Potable Water          Coonamble Showground, Castlereagh HwyHospital        150 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6827 1100Doctors Surgery     Coonamble Aboriginal Medical Service, 17 Tooloon St, ph 02 6822 0000; Castlereagh Medical Centre, 99 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 5100Dentist           15/17-19 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1312Pharmacy     45 Castlereagh Hwy, ph 02 6822 1992Supermarket            2 supermarkets in Aberford St

Barellan is a small quiet village located on the Burley Griffin Way, a short distance from the Newell Highway. With its broad and easy-to-navigate streets, Barellan makes it easy to enjoy all it has to offer, such as the beautiful historic pub, café, grocery store and local swimming pool. For those passing through town and looking for a secure place to set up camp, Barellan Showground offers visitors the perfect short and long term parking options. The showground offers non-powered sites for just $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites for just $15 per vehicle per night. Visitors can negotiate their intended length of stay, and showers, toilets and water are also available. A dump point is also located on-site and pets are permitted on leads.In 2009, Barellan celebrated its centenary with the construction of The Big Tennis Racquet, which is a fantastic photo opportunity, so don’t forget your camera. The town once lent their tennis racquets to Evonne Goolagong in her early days of tennis, ultimately giving her the opportunity to become the champion player she grew up to be. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNarrandera Visitors CentreCadell St, NarranderaPh: 02 6959 5545www.narrandera.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Yapunyah St, BarellanShort & Long Term ParkingBarellan Showground, Showground RdNegotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, toilets, power and water. $10pvpn non power, $15pvpn poweredDump PointMyall St beside Barellan HallLat: -34.285188 Long: 146.571446Barellan Showground also has a dump pointPotable WaterBarellan Showground, Showground RdHospitalNearest hospital is at LeetonDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is at LeetonDentistNearest dentist is at LeetonPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Ardlethan or YendaSupermarket100 Yapunyah St, Barellan

Gin Gin is a small rural town located in the Bundaberg region of Queensland. The town is often referred to as Wild Scotsman country with the capture of one of Queensland’s rogue bushrangers taking place in town back in 1866. A gateway to great Barramundi fishing, Gin Gin is just 20 minutes south of Lake Monduran which is popular for both fishing and camping.Gin Gin Rest Area on the Bruce Highway offers RV travellers with an overnight parking option up to 24 hours. There is no-cost for parking in the rest area and access to toilets, water and covered seating is available. A dump point can also be located there, and visitors will find potable water located at this site (a short distance from the dump point).Whether travelling north or south, a stopover in Gin Gin is always worthwhile. The Wild Scotsman markets are held every Saturday in the main street offering plenty of local produce to sample and indulge in. While in town, you can also pay a visit to the old Courthouse which now houses a community run gallery space.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreGin Gin Visitor Information CentreMulgrave St, Gin GinPh: 07 4153 8888www.bundabergregion.orgCasual Parking (near retail centre)Mulgrave St, Gin GinShort Term ParkingGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin Gin24hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, toilets, water, covered seatingDump PointGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin GinPotable WaterGin Gin Rest Area, Bruce Hwy Gin GinHospital5 King St, Gin Gin Ph: 07 4157 2222Doctors Surgery59 Mulgrave St Gin Gin Ph: 07 4157 2922DentistNearest dentist BundabergPharmacy48 Mulgrave St – Ph: 07 4157 2184Supermarket52 Mulgrave St – Ph: 07 4157 2166