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Relive history and step back in time with this original opal mine, historical museum and underground home that will give guests the ultimate underground experience. The Old Timers Mine in Coober Pedy gives guests a unique experience and offers convenient RV parking. Old Timers Mine’s campground is located next to the parking area on the lower ground and offers unpowered sites at no cost. Lengths of stays can be negotiated, and there is no power or water available for use. There are toilets available to guests, and the site is pet friendly. The underground lifestyle in Coober Pedy is fascinating and is an experience like no other. With the Old Timers Mine centrally located, there is plenty to see and do nearby.  FacilitiesGenerator authorizedPet friendlyBins providedDump point and water, $1 for 30L, are located next to the Council on Hutchison Street. Toilets are located on the right of the shop, and left open over night for your convenience. Do not camp at the front of the shop, only on the land designated for camping. Old Timers Mine provides the RV Park service and is not responsible for any damages or injuries. Remember : the camp is not under any surveillance so please be careful with your belongings and campfires are not permitted.Please take care, be mindful of other people around you and most importantly enjoy your stay! Opening HoursMine and museum open 8.30am – 5.30pm 7 days

Dimboola is located in the Wimmera region of Western Victoria, 334 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide. The town is surrounded by fields of wheat and cereal crops, as well as numerous sheep farms, and it is these industries that have provided the livelihood of Dimboola since the mid 1800s. Several historical buildings can be found within the town, including the former Dimboola Court House, the Old Shire Hall, and the Victoria Hotel. The Recreation Reserve, situated at Lloyd Street in Dimboola, provides parking for self-contained vehicles at no cost. Additionally, access to potable water and a dump point is available nearby on Wimmera Street. With stunning sunsets, some of Australia’s unique wildlife, wide-open plains, wetlands and waterways, national parks, historic sites, and a friendly community, Dimboola is the perfect place for travellers to stop, play and stay.While in town be sure to visit the Dimboola Common, on the Wimmera River flood plains, in the area between the township and the river. The Dimboola Common includes historical settlement sites, a Chinese camp and market gardens. Just a few kilometres west of town, next to the Western Highway, you will find the infamous Pink Lake – a real treat and an attraction not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dim-E-Shop109 Lloyd St, Dimboola VICPh: 03 5389 1588Email: dim-e-shop@hotmail.comCasual Parking       Wimmera St; Lochiel St; Victoria St; car park at rear of Old Shire Hall, Lloyd St; Lloyd St; Bi-centennial Park, High StShort Term Parking           Dimboola Recreation Reserve, Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC.Dump Point  Wimmera St, Dimboola VICPotable Water          Wimmera St, Dimboola VICHospital        32-36 Anderson St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7100Doctors Surgery     Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7111, Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5.00pmPharmacy     Dimboola Guardian Pharmacy, 110 Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5389 1552Supermarket            IGA Dimboola, Ph: 03 5389 1707

Maffra is located approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is a major service centre for the thriving dairy farming, agriculture, pastoral, horticultural and irrigation district. Maffra is a short detour off the Princes Highway and is close to the towns of Sale, Stratford and Tinamba.Short-term parking is offered to those visiting the area in self-contained vehicles. At nil cost, parking is available for up to 48 hours at Maffra RV Park. Both the dump point and potable water are also located at the park and pets on leads are permitted.Visitors can fish for seasonal trout along the Macalister and Thomson Rivers, or perhaps a journey north may be more appealing where Lake Maggie boasts a great area for boating, waterskiing and camping. Home to a wide variety of riverside recreation, visitors can check out the nearby Stratford Village for art and craft shops, antiques and bric-a-brac.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre96 Johnson St, MaffraPh: 03 5144 1108www.tourismwellington.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Foster St & Johnson St, MaffraShort Term ParkingMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St Maffra48hrs, Self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, water, nil chargeDump PointMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraLat: -37.970167, Long: 146.980329Potable WaterMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraHospital48 Kent St, Ph: 03 5147 0100Doctors Surgery160 Johnson St. Ph: 03 5147 1011Dentist113 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1300Pharmacy110 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1504Supermarket95 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5139 2640