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Ardlethan is a rural service town located at the northern gateway to the Coolamon Shire. Originally known as Rosebank, Ardlethan was proclaimed a village in 1908. Just two minutes off the Newell Highway, the town has plenty of charming stores and eateries to keep its visitors entertained. RV travellers visiting town can park their self-contained vehicle at the Ardlethan Short Stay Car Park on Ariah Street. Visitors can stay for up to 72 hours at no cost for an unpowered site, and power is available for just $2 per 12 hours. Potable water is available at the site, however, the dump point is located on Stewart St.Ardlethan is the birthplace of the Australian kelpie, and the nature and heritage walk in town gives visitors the chance to learn about the town’s link to this breed of dog. Casterton in Victoria also claims to be the birthplace of the kelpie. To assert its claim as the birthplace, Ardlethan has a bronze statue of a kelpie in Stewart Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre    C/- Coolamon Shire Council55 Cowabbie St, CoolamonPh: 02 6930 1800Casual Parking (near retail centre)    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah StShort Term Parking    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St72hrs, nil charge unpowered, power $2 for 12 hours, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump Point    Stewart St, ArdlethanPotable Water    Ardlethan Short Stay C Park, Ariah St - Behind the toilet blockDoctors Surgery    Redmond St, 02 6978 2066Pharmacy    32A Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2068Supermarket    Ariah St, Ph: 02 6978 2171

Streaky Bay is a coastal town on the western side of the Eyre Peninsula, just off the Flinders Highway, 303km north-west of Port Lincoln and 727km by road from Adelaide.The seaside town is known for its seafood and aquaculture centre, and anglers flock to the town in order to experience the stunning fishing locations.Visitors can relax and unwind at one of the many parks and gardens with playgrounds, shelters, BBQs and ample parking. Or if you are feeling more active, the town also has a 9 hole eco-friendly golf course and clubs are available to rent at the Visitor Information Centre, if you don’t happen to have any with you.Short-term parking is available at the Streaky Bay RV Site for $15 per vehicle per night, and a dump point and potable water can be found at the Streaky Bay Lions Park.With its pristine natural wonders, endless sandy beaches and warm friendly locals, Streaky Bay is a perfect base for you to explore the vast coastline of the Great Australian Bight and the hinterland that lies beyond.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre21 Bay Road, Streaky Bay SA 5680Ph: 08 8626 7033info@streakybay.sa.gov.auwww.streakybay.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)29 Alfred Tce, Streaky BayShort Term ParkingStreaky Bay RV Site, Alec Baldock Dr, Streaky Bay$15pvpn, 48hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile coverageDump PointStreaky Bay Lions Park, East TceLat: -32.7951, Long: 134.2181Potable WaterStreaky Bay Lions Park, access from Alfred St. Payment requiredHospital1 Flinders Dr, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1009Doctors Surgery6 Williams Cres, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1072Dentist6 Burke St, Streaky Bay – Ph 08 8626 1629Pharmacy13 Bay Rd, Streaky Bay – Ph: 08 8626 1036SupermarketFoodland, Bay Rd Streaky BayIGA, Alfred Tce

Nathalia is an easy drive, just 22.9 kilometres, from Numurkah and 42.4 kilometres from Shepparton, in the centre of the Goulburn Valley.The road weary traveller will find it a lovely, peaceful, creek-side picnic spot, enticing you to take a short break to relax and rejuvenate. Settlement dates from the 1840s with the land used for grazing and farming. Saw-milling began in the 1860s and further growth was minimal until the railway was constructed in the 1880s, enabling several new townships to be formed along the line. Significant development occurred during the post-war years, aided by the construction of public housing. Today the land is used mainly for dairy farming, grazing and crop farming. The population of Nathalia is currently over 1,400. Over 50,000 people form the broader economic region including Moria Shire, Berrigan Shire and Campaspe Shire. Nathalia is charming and offers key services with a great sense of community.Those visiting Nathalia can find short-term parking at Weir St, between the old toilet block & the fire station. Stays are limited to 24 hours and visitors will have access to toilet facilities, and BBQ facilities. Mobile coverage is available in the area, and pets on a lead are permitted.Nathalia is another great base to explore the Moira Shire region from and is known as the gateway to the town of Barmah on the Murray River. The Barmah Forest National Park (21,600ha) is only 25 kilometres from Nathalia and is home to the world’s largest stand of river red gums, dating back well over 500 years and reaching heights of over 45 metres. The forest is on a major migratory flight path for birds and the environment supports 219 species plus numerous mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Visitors can take a 60 kilometre (2 hour) self-drive tour to historical sites including the muster yard, punt paddock, lagoon, Cornalla Landing and green engine.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blake St, Nathalia VICPh: 1800 062 260 or 03 5744 1989 or 03 5866 2289www.nathaliabarmah.com.auCasual Parking       Blake St & Weir St, NathaliaShort Term Parking           This site is day parking only.  CMCA working with council to come to another arrangement.Weir St, between the old toilet block & fire station. 24hr, tlts,bbq, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  21 Weir St, Nathalia. Temporarily closed due to vandalism, council will inform when operational.Potable Water          Blake St, opposite the Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre, NathaliaWeir St, from a tap located on the back wall of the toilet block, close to the dump pointHospital        36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9444Doctors Surgery     36 - 44 MacDonald St, Ph: 03 5866 9494Pharmacy     10 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2416Supermarket            13 - 19 Blake St, Ph: 03 5866 2593