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Nanango is a town and locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland and sits approximately 200 kilometres north-west of the state capital, Brisbane.Nanango Services Club is a community premier social club, dedicated to offering great food and service, high quality entertainment, gaming facilities and an array of live performances. The club offers 24-hour parking for self-contained vehicles for those visiting the region. Pets on leads are welcome, access to toilets is included and barbecue facilities are available at the nearby park.With so much to do in Nanango, the Club is an ideal location to spend the night. The CBD area has a variety of convenience and food stores, restaurants and petrol outlets. For those with a passion for fine wine, two cellar doors are located only a short walk from the centre of town. Nanango also hosts a variety of fun and exciting annual events, including the international Criterium Bike Race, the Nanango Show, and the Nanango Country Music Muster.Cost: Nil chargeParking: 48hrs, self-contained vehicles, pets on lead, mobile coverage, toiletsOpening Hours: 7 days, 10am - 10pm

The City of Gympie is located on the Bruce Highway 170 kilometres north of Brisbane. Gympie became known as ‘the town that saved Queensland’ with the discovery of gold in 1867. At the time the state of Queensland was struggling with financial hardship due to drought and a fall in wool prices. Within six months over 15,000 people had made their way to the goldfields from which the town of Gympie flourished. The city is a major regional service centre offering travellers most modern conveniences. The city features beautiful historic 19th century Victorian buildings, as well as manicured parks and gardens, an art gallery, and many dining options. Located in Mary Street you will find a variety of bars, cafés, banks and other shopping facilities. Regular markets and other events make the region an attractive place to visit. Annual events include the Gympie Music Muster held the last weekend every August, the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival (May), Tin Can Bay Seafood Festival (September) and RUSH Festival (October), to name only a few.Visitors to Gympie can find short term parking for up to 24 hours at Two Mile Rest Area, Bruce Hwy, which is approximately 5km N of Gympie. A dump point and potable water is also available at this location. For those wishing to stay and explore the region for a little longer, parking  is available for up to 48 hours at Gunalda Campground, Bruce Hwy, which is approximately 20km N of Gympie. Gympie is an excellent base from which to explore the beautiful surrounding coastal areas of Tin Can Bay (famous for its friendly dolphins), Fraser Island, and Rainbow Beach which is famous for its unique rainbow coloured sand cliffs.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Destination Gympie Region, Lake Alford, 24 Bruce Hwy, Gympie QLDPh: 1800 444 222Email: tourism.info@gympie.qld.gov.auwww.visitgympieregion.com.auCasual Parking       Long vehicle parking available at: Jaycee Way (3 spaces in public car park); Monkland St (1x4hr space); River Rd (3x4hr space) & Perserverance St (3x4hr space)Short Term Parking           Two Mile Rest Area, Bruce Hwy, approx 5km N of Gympie, (24hr)Long Term Parking            Gunalda Campground, Bruce Hwy, approx 20km N of Gympie, (48hr)Dump Point  Archery Park, Bruce Hwy; Six Mile Creek Rest Area, Bruce HwyPotable Water          Archery Park, Bruce HwySix Mile Creek Rest Area, Bruce HwyHospital        12 Henry St, Ph: 07 5489 8444 (Public)78-82 Channon St (Private)Doctors Surgery     Gympie Central Ph: 07 5483 8874; 12 Reef St, Ph: 07 5482 1555; 68 Channon St, Ph: 07 5482 1555; 21 Exhibition Rd, Ph: 07 5482 5899; 11a Channon St, Ph: 07 5481 1322; 41 Channon St, 07 5482 2311; After Hours Medical Service, 78-82 Channon St, Ph: 07 5483 9191Dentist           208 Mary St, Ph: 07 5482 2688; 116 Mary St, Ph: 07 5482 2188; 90 Channon StPh: 07 5482 7688;12 Henry St, Ph: 07 5482 1444; 33 Excelsior Rd, Ph: 07 5482 5454; 4/31 Exhibition Rd, Ph: 07 5482 2221Pharmacy     Amcal, Ph: 07 5482 1027; Friendly's, Ph: 07 5481 1015; Goldfields Plaza, Ph: 07 5482 9671; Priceline, Ph: 07 5482 4533; Chemist w/house, Ph: 07 5483 9091; Malouf, Ph: 07 5482 1199Supermarket            Centro Gympie, River Rd, Ph: 07 5482 9840; Goldfields Plaza, Monkland St, Ph: 07 5482 6820; Gympie Market Place, Reef St, Ph: 07 5483 9545

Waikerie, located in the Riverland region of South Australia, is surrounded by more than a million fruit trees, making it the centre of the citrus and fruit industry in South Australia. With the Sturt Highway passing through the south of the town, Waikerie makes for a great place to stop in for a visit on your next trip.For those wanting to stay in town for a night or two, parking is available at Holder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, along Holder Bottom Road. At no cost, parking only accommodates those with self-contained vehicles, and a maximum stay of seven days applies. Pets on leads are also permitted on-site.Waikerie’s convenient location means it is only a short drive to neighbouring towns making it the perfect base to explore the Riverland region. Nestled on the river, activities such as fishing, boating, and thrilling water sports, are a popular attraction for most people. Whilst in the region, indulge in some of their delicious local wines, and with plenty of eateries, your taste buds will certainly be tempted.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWaikerie District Visitor Information Centre1a Strangman Rd, WaikeriePh: 08 8541 0708requests@waikerie.comwww.waikerie.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Civic Ave, WaikerieShort & Long Term ParkingHolder Bend Reserve & Boat Ramp, Holder Bottom Rd WaikerieSelf-contained vehicles only, 7day maximum stay, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointCivic Ave, WaikerieLat: -34.18207; Long: 139.98834Potable WaterCivic Ave, WaikerieSeparate tap near the dump pointHospital1 Lawrie Tce, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 0555Doctors Surgery2 Strangman Rd, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3500Dentist5 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 3166Pharmacy19 McCoy St, Waikerie Ph: 08 8541 2366SupermarketWoolworths, 1 White St and Foodland, 4 McCoy St Waikerie