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Bower is located approximately 113 kilometres from Adelaide, South Australia. This small town was named after a South Australian Member of Parliament (1865 – 1887) David Bower, who donated land to the area. By 1916, Bower had become a dispatch centre for mallee roots and timber, which were loaded in at the railway station and then sent to Adelaide.Those visiting Bower can find short term parking at Bower Reserve Camping Area. Here, a privacy fence was recently erected, offering a quiet and secure area to park in overnight. Unpowered sites are available for $5 per vehicle per night and powered sites for $10 per vehicle per night. An additional fee of $2 is required for use of the dump point. The Reserve also has plenty of facilities available, including some power, toilets, water, barbecue stations and tennis courts.Bower Hall and Reserve is a great destination when exploring local surrounding regions.Address: Kapunda Morgan Road, BowerPhone: Progress Association 08 8581 0597Cost: Unpowered $5pvpn, Powered $10pvpn, donation box in BBQ shed opposite tennis court and war memorial, $2 for dump pointParking: Unlimited parking near BBQ or opposite tennis courts

Millmerran sits on the Gore Highway between Toowoomba and Goondiwindi, on the border of the Darling Downs and Western Downs regions of Queensland. The traditional owners of the area are the Kambuwal Aboriginal people. The name Millmerran is a derivative of an Aboriginal term for ‘lookout’, as there is high ground in the area that was used for that purpose.The area started out in the 1700s as the vast sheep farm, Yandilla Station. In the late 1800s, land holdings became smaller and primary production changed to mixed farming, with cotton, grains, beef, dairy, poultry and honey production becoming some of the main industries.Many fantastic murals depicting the history of the area are painted on the side of the buildings in town and on the water reservoir. The Millmerran Museum also has extensive displays from the area’s past. The museum is open regularly or can be opened at other times by arrangement.Just out of Millmerran is the All Saints Anglican Church and historic cemetery, a walk through the adjoining cemetery is well worth the stop. South of town, on the Inglewood Road, is Mt Basalt. This unique geological and environmental landmark, featuring rare volcanic formations, offers a variety of walking trails and a lookout with spectacular views.Annual events include the Australia Day celebrations, the Millmerran Show in February/March, fishing competitions, shooting competitions and camp drafts. The Australian Camp Oven Festival is a biennial event held in even numbered years, with activities such as camp oven cooking competitions, country music, apron competition, damper throwing, and billy boiling speed tests.Millmerran offers a fascinating mix of experiences, sights and characters. Come along and experience the spirit of the Darling Downs through the town's unique attractions and festivalsTourist/Visitor Centre       Millmerran VIC, 24 Charlotte St, MillmerranPh: 07 4695 2560millmerraninfo@toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auwww.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Ruttledge St, behind Campbell St CBD;Next to the Anzac Park, bordered by Campbell St and Charlotte StsShort & Long Term Parking           Walpole Park, Walpole St, (72hr), self-contained vehicles, no feesDump Point  Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdPotable Water          Adj to Walpole Park, Millmerran Cecil Plains RdHospital        50-60 Commens St, Ph: 07 4695 1211Doctors Surgery     45 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1100Pharmacy     43 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1458Supermarket            25 Campbell St, Ph: 07 4695 1260

Hopetoun is a charming seaside village, 574 kilometres south-east of Perth. The town sits on the shores of Mary Ann Haven, which was once the port for the Phillips River Goldfield. The coastline of Hopetown boasts endless pristine beaches and scenic drives, especially the Southern Ocean Road to the east of Hopetoun, with its many lookouts and access points to beaches lined with limestone shelves.Within town, Hopetoun SC 48 hour RA offers parking for 48 hours for self-contained vehicles free of charge. Bins are provided and pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located four kilometres north of town on the Hopetoun-Ravensthorpe Road, and potable water is accessible on near Hopetoun Jetty, the Esplanade. Hopetoun village also offers a range of gifts shops, local cuisine and cafes.West of Hopetoun is the entrance to the Fitzgerald River National Park, one of the largest and botanically significant national parks in Australia. Spread across 330,000 hectares of spectacular wilderness, the park contains 15 percent of Western Australia’s plant species, 22 mammal species, 41 reptiles and more than 200 species of birds.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreHopetoun Community Resource CentreVeal St, Hopetoun WAPh: 08 9838 3062E: hopetoun@crc.net.auwww. Hopetounwa.com Casual Parking (near retail centre) Veal St near shops, Hopetoun. Groyne area, opposite the Hopetoun Post OfficeShort Term ParkingHopetoun SC 48 hour RA, east of town centre, 48hrs, no generators within town boundary, bins, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, nil chargeDump PointHopetoun-Ravensthorpe Rd, 4km N of town. Lat Long: -33.9192, 120.1371Potable WaterHopetoun Jetty, The EsplanadeDoctors Surgery46 Ved St, Hopetoun – Ph: 08 9830 3054PharmacyHopetoun Beachfront Chemist, 2/19 Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3333SupermarketIGA, Veal St, Hopetoun, ph 08 9838 3052