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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

Junee is a charming rural town set between rolling hills and the Murrumbidgee River and is approximately 437 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Junee Golf Club is home to one of the most stimulating and challenging 18 hole, 72 par golf courses.The golf club offers parking for self-contained RV travellers at a rate of $17 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site. CMCA Members will receive a $5 per night discount on rates. There is a maximum stay of 5 days, and access to toilets, restricted water and covered seating is available. Club facilities are only available during the club’s business hours, and if the club is unattended on your arrival, simply select a site in the striped areas and contact the club when it reopens. Visitors to the region may also enjoy a short trip to the city of Wagga Wagga. Known for its stunning parks and valued gardens, a tour through the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens will not disappoint. The 20 hectares of themed garden beds, complete with a mini zoo and free-flight aviary, makes for a fun day trip.Address: 2 Golf Ave, JuneePhone: 02 6924 3371Cost: Unpowered $16pvpn, powered $30pvpn (CMCA members receive a 20% discount on the powered site rate)Parking: 5 day maximum stay, toilets, restricted water, covered seating, pets on lead, powerOpening Hours: Please note, meals are currently unavailable (Oct 19)

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