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Mingenew is a town in Western Australia, located 383 kilometres north of the state capital, Perth. The town was named after Mingenew Spring, an Aboriginal word recorded by European settlers in 1856, deriving from the words Minganu "the place of many ants" and Mininoo "the place of many waters".Visitors to the town are able to stay at Enanty Barn, in self-contained vehicles only for up to 24 hours. There is no fee to stay, mobile coverage is available, and pets on a lead are welcome. Enanty Barn is the perfect place to base yourself as you explore the region as you are ideally located near food, drink and entertainment.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd towards Dongara, turn right on to Mingenew-Mullewa Rd.  Follow for approx. 700m.  Turn right on to Morowa Rd, follow for approx. 2km, you will find the Enanty Barn on the left.Cost: Nil chargeParking: 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7 days

The townships of Brighton and Pontville are located on the outskirts of Greater Hobart, approximately 28 kilometers north of the state’s capital. Situated on the Jordan River, the area is a quiet and peaceful place to stop over with easy access to Hobart’s attractions. Originally settled in 1821, Pontville contains many examples of colonial architecture, including the Police Station (1939), Saint Marks Church (1939) and the Crown Inn (1835). The Crown Inn still operates and sells excellent meals in its dining room. A short drive up the road is the main street of Brighton, a lively town with all the necessary amenities and more. Parking is available for up to 48 hours at the Pontville RV Park, located at Glen Lea Road, for a small fee of $5 per night. A dump point, potable water, covered seating and bins are all available at this site. Within the area are a number of attractions including MONA, the Derwent Valley, Bonorong Park and the city of Hobart.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Brighton Council, 1 Tivoli RdBrighton, TAS 7017P: 03 6268 7021Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Midland Hwy, Brighton, Tas, 7017Short Term Parking           Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville (48hr), bins, c/seating, water, pets allowed. $5pvpn to Brighton Post Office or Brighton IGA SupermarketDump Point  Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville(Lat Long: -42.687244, 147.260117)Potable Water          Pontville RV Park, Glen Lea Rd, Pontville, Hospital        Royal Hobart Hospital, 48 Liverpool St, Hobart, 03 6222 8308Doctors Surgery     1 Bedford St, Brighton, 03 6268 1077Dentist           Brighton Dental Centre, 1 Bedford St, BrightonPharmacy     Brighton Discount Drug Store, 172 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 0666Supermarket            IGA, 178 Brighton Rd, Brighton, 03 6268 1254

Blackall is located on the Matilda Highway approximately 1,100 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Blackall was discovered in 1846 by the explorer Major Thomas Mitchell who described the area as ‘the finest and most extensive pastoral region he had ever found’. When visiting town, be sure to make your first stop the Blackall Visitor Information Centre on Shamrock Street, which has a wide range of information on the local area. The Aquatic Centre has an artesian spa and 50 metre swimming pool set in tropical surroundings and a soak in the spa is a great way to relax after a day of sightseeing. Blackall has an extensive collection of features that offer history, culture and reflections of Australia’s pioneer heritage such as the Black Stump, Jackie Howe - legendary shearer and the Blackall Woolscour. Used in 1887 for surveying purposes, the Black Stump became famous when the term ‘beyond the Black Stump’ was coined to describe a remote outback location.Barcoo River Camp offers visitors parking for up to 72 hours; a permit fee can be acquired for just $10.00 from the Visitors Information Centre. Pets on a leash are accepted and there is also access to potable water and a dump point.The tree lined main street, the typical Aussie pubs, and relaxed atmosphere give Blackall that great country town feel and make it a wonderful place to stop and stay for a while.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Ram Park, 145a Shamrock St, Blackall QLDPh: 07 4657 4637binfo@btrc.qld.gov.au www.btrc.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Short StShort & Long Term Parking        Barcoo River Camp, $10.00, permit fee avail from VIC, self contained vehicles only, pets on leash (72hr)Dump Point  Barcoo River Camp, Blackall Isisford Rd; Blackall Showground, Salvia StPotable Water          Picnic Area, Blackall Isisford RdHospital        Landscorough Hwy, Ph: 07 4650 7700Doctors Surgery     78 Thistle St, Ph: 07 4657 4677, open 11am–6:30pmPharmacy     107-111 Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 4616Supermarket            IGA, Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 4151; 5 Star, Shamrock St, Ph: 07 4657 6616