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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

Georgetown is 196km north of the state capital Adelaide, and 60km north of the famous wine-making region of Clare Valley. Georgetown’s wide main street provides easy maneuvering, and ample parking space makes it an ideal location to replenish your supplies and explore the surrounding areas.There is parking available for self-contained vehicles in the centre of Georgetown, next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher Street. Parking is limited to 24 hours and there is room for 8-10 vehicles. There is covered seating provided, as well as bins, toilets and barbecue facilities. Please note that pets are not allowed on the grounds.While in town there is plenty to see with several walking trails, cycle paths and self-guided tours on offer. The Heysen and Mawson walking trails meander their way down from the surrounding ranges and the renovated Hiskeys Hut is just 3km from town and offers basic amenities for those looking to stay close to nature.Cost: Donation acceptedParking: Situated in the centre of Georgetown next to the Memorial Playground on Fisher St, 24hrs, room for 8-10 vehicles, no pets, c/seating, bins, toilets & BBQ facilitiesOpening Hours: 7 days

Sapphire is located in the Central Highlands district of Queensland and is situated approximately 270 kilometres west of Rockhampton. Home to the largest commercial sapphire producing fields in the southern hemisphere, Sapphire has been mined since the late 1800s, when a railway surveyor found red zircons at Retreat Creek and thought they were rubies. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area and it is still possible for anyone to find a gem worth tens of thousands of dollars, so come along and try your luck.Those visiting Sapphire can find short-term parking for up to 48 hours at Sapphire Campground, located in Flagon Alley.  A dump point and potable water are also accessible at this location. There is so much to do when visiting Sapphire, and a particularly great time to visit is in August, when the annual 'Gemfest - Festival of Gems' is held. This Festival is Australia's largest sapphire exhibition and showcases the sapphires and the Gemfields area, which comprises of the towns of Anakie, Sapphire, Rubyvale and the Willows. There is a sense of fun and adventure in Sapphire, where you can fossick for sapphires and absorb the history of this fascinating area. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, SapphirePh: 07 4985 4179www.centralhighlandstourism.org.au Casual Parking       Rubyvale Rd & adjacent side streetsShort Term Parking           Sapphire Campground, Flagon Alley, (48hr)Dump Point  Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyPotable Water          Sapphire Campground, Flagon AlleyHospital        Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547Doctors Surgery     Gemfields Outpatient Clinic, 984 Rubyvale Rd, Ph: 07 4985 4547; Ambulance Station, 1010 Rubyvale RdPharmacy     Pharmaceutical products can be arranged for the next day at the hospitalSupermarket            Sapphire Trading Post, 2 Centenary Drv, Ph: 07 4985 4179