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Black Cockatoo Bush Camp is located in Naracoorte, South Australia, approximately 336 kilometres south-east of Adelaide.  Naracoorte is a wonderful area to spend some time as it is within close proximity of Coonawarra wineries and the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves.Black Cockatoo Bush Camp offers self-contained vehicles parking at $10 per person per night and $30 per night for a family. The duration of stay will be negotiable, and bins, toilets, hot showers, water and dump point are accessible.  The Bush Camp is an ideal location to experience bush walking, bird watching and to take in the wide variety of flora and fauna in the area. Don’t forget to test your four-wheel driving skills on their new 4x4 driving course or just relax, and take in the beautiful scenery.Cost: $10pppn and $30 per night for a familyOpening Hours: Bookings required

Strahan is a small town and former port on the west-coast of Tasmania. It is located 298 kilometres west of Hobart and 41 kilometres from Queenstown, on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. Part of the stunning Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Strahan was also the base for the environmental campaign to save the Franklin River. The town was originally developed as a port of access for mining settlements in the area; however, it also became a vital location for the timber industry after the discovery of the local Huon pine, a superb fine-grained wood ideal for ship building. A railway line from Queenstown was opened in 1899, and during this time of prosperity, Strahan had a population of over 2,000 people and was the second busiest port in Tasmania.Those visiting Strahan can find short-term parking at Strahan Golf Club, located on Meredith Street. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 7 days. Visitors can find a dump point in Harvey Street, and potable water can be obtained from The Esplanade, next to the toilet block in the big car park. The Gordon River Cruise is renowned as one of the most popular tourist activities in the area, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Lower Gordon River. A short drive out of town is Ocean Beach, a huge expanse of sandy beach with views of the Southern Ocean. The steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan takes you through dense rainforest and alongside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour is the People Park, a pleasant mixture of natural forest and botanical gardens with picnic facilities. The annual Strahan Piners Festival is held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Esplanade on the wharf, Strahan TASPh: 03 6472 6800tourism@westernwilderness.com.auwww.tasmaniawestcoast.com.auCasual Parking       Esplanade, near the wharf and VIC, fee $2.00 per day; Esk St for vehicles up to 9m, fee $5.00 per dayShort Term Parking           Strahan Golf Club, Meredith St, max 7 days, $10.00 pnDump Point  Harvey StPotable Water          The Esplanade.  Next to the toilet block in the big car park.  Next door to the woodworking centre.Hospital        Nearest Orr St, Queenstown, Ph: 03 6471 3300, (37km)Doctors Surgery     Bay St, Ph: 03 6472 6300Pharmacy     1 Reid Street, Strahan, Ph: 03 64 717795, (located in Strahan Supermarket Complex)Supermarket            1 Reid St, Ph: 03 6471 7738

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