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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

The small town of Fernvale lies on the Brisbane River, 30 kilometres north-west of Ipswich and an hour’s drive from Brisbane. One of the great attractions of the town is the Fernvale Markets, held every Sunday morning. People come from far and wide to grab a bargain from one of the interesting stalls. The town also provides fishing, swimming, boating and camping options along the Brisbane River and Wivenhoe Dam.Visitors can find short-term parking at Geoff Fisher Bridge for up to 20 hours at no charge. Pets are also very welcome. Potable water is located at Fernvale Memorial Park, and a key is available upon request at Fernvale Futures Complex and the dump point is located in Clive Street.Fernvale is the perfect spot to stop and get away from the busy city life, without losing any of the conveniences the city can provide.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Fernvale Futures Complex1483 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale QLDPh: 07 5427 0200www.somerset.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Fernvale Futures Complex car park1483 Brisbane Valley HwyShort Term Parking           Free 20hr Overnight rest, Geoff Fisher Bridge, Lot 79 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Wivenhoe Pocket, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, covered seatingDump Point  Clive St, Lat -27.454363, Long 152.650127Potable Water          Fernvale Memorial Park, key available upon request at Fernvale Futures ComplexHospital        Closest hospital at Ipswich, Ph: 07 3810 1111Doctors Surgery     Fernvale Medical Centre, Ph: 07 5427 0416, Health Matters Fernvale, Ph: 07 5426 7788Dentist           Fernvale Dental, Ph: 07 5427 0880Pharmacy     Fernvale Discount Drugstore, Fernvale Shopping Village Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5427 0695Supermarket            Woolworths, 1455 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Ph: 07 5421 2000

Warren is a bustling rural town situated on the banks of the Macquarie River, 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 540 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering an area of nearly 11,000 square kilometres, Warren Shire is home to more than 2,700 warm and friendly people and has an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and wheat, oat and cotton growing. There are plenty of things to see and do in Warren, where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, bowling, tennis, shopping, fishing, a stroll along the River Red Gum Walk, or a picnic in one of the several parks located along the beautiful Macquarie River.There are two areas in the centre of Warren that are suitable for recreational vehicle parking and in addition to the quality facilities of the Macquarie Valley Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles are able to park at the Bob Christenson Reserve for up to 96 hours. A public dump point and potable water are easily accessible at Oxley Park.Warren is also the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by taking a day trip to some of the local towns and villages such as Collie, Nevertire, Quambone and Carinda. Further afield is the Macquarie Marches, one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. A trip to the Tiger Bay Wetlands on the outskirts of the township is also a must. Here you will find a scenic walking trail around the wetlands area with the convenience of picnic tables and off-road parking.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warren VIC, 69 Burton St, Warren NSW Ph: 02 6847 6665Casual Parking       Burton St, S of roundabout; Lawson St, E of Burton StShort & Long Term Parking        Warren has an excellent free camping area for self-contained vehicles. Lying alongside the Macquarie River and within comfortable walking distance to town.Shorter term (during the day) there is parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Toilets attached. Dump Point  Oxley Park, Warren (On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Potable Water          Oxley Park, Warren ( On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Hospital        Warren Multi-Purpose Health Centre, Dr Kater Drive, WarrenDoctors Surgery     Lawson St, Warren; Warren Family Health Centre, Lawson StDentist           Warren Dental Clinic, Dr Milton Quigley, 132 Dubbo St, WarrenPharmacy     Anderson’s Pharmacy, 128 Dubbo St, WarrenSupermarket            IGA, 106-110 Dubbo St, Warren; SPAR Supermarket, 118-120 Dubbo St, Warren