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Yandanooka is located in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 348km north of Perth. The name comes from an Aboriginal term meaning ‘plenty of hilly country in sight’. Thomas Whitfield was the first European settler to the region in the 1850s, and when the Midland Railway opened in 1895, a siding was built at the current town site. Later the siding was moved 4 kilometres south, and in 1919 the town was gazetted.For those visiting the region, The Yandanooka Town Hall offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge. Toilets are available, and pets on leads are permitted.Yandanooka Town Hall is the perfect base to explore all the region has the offer, as it is ideally located 20 minutes from the town of Three Springs, where you will find a variety of services including doctor and dentist. The region is best visited during ‘Wildflower Season’ between August and September.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd, turn onto Yandanooka North East Road, follow for approx. 400m (first parking and is found directly off the first bend)Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, toilets, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7days

Uralla is a quaint little town just 20km south-west of Armidale. The name Uralla originates from the dialect of the local Anaiwan people and means ‘meeting place’. Aptly named, Uralla is located 501 kilometres north of Sydney and 485 kilometres south of Brisbane at the meeting of Thunderbolt’s Way and the New England Highway. In 1852 a gold rush struck in the Rocky River; the prospect of gold attracted more than 5,000 people to the area and three years later the area of Uralla was given town status. The town would experience several more gold rushes as the years progressed, each leaving the town with lasting developments including churches, schools, hotels, and so forth.For those travelling along the New England Highway, and are looking for a place to rest, short-term parking can be found at the Golf Club, this site has room for a few vehicles with a small fee for use of facilities. The Showground also has sites available with amenities, water and power.A short stroll around town offers the opportunity to browse the antiquarian bookshop, antique stores and art galleries. Indulge your sweet tooth at the old-fashioned lolly shop, visit Thunderbolt’s grave, or just sit and enjoy a meal or glass of local wine at one of the many cafes or historical hotels. Visitors to the photogenic Virginia Creeper-clad Gostwyck Chapel on the scenic drive towards Dangars Gorge, could be forgiven for thinking that they had suddenly been transported to rural England. Just past this however, the unique octagonal Deeargee Station woolshed is a reminder that this is truly the Australian countryside. Uralla’s Heritage Walking Tour is the ideal way to view the well-preserved historic buildings and houses that lend an air of old-world charm.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Uralla VIC, 104 Bridge St, Uralla NSWPh: 02 6778 6420visit@uralla.comwww.uralla.com Big rigs are requested to park out the front rather than enter car park at rear of centreCasual Parking       Salisbury St, opp the VICShort Term Parking           Uralla Golf Club, Plane Ave, facilities available for small fee; Uralla Showground, King StLong Term Parking            Fossicking Area, 6km W of Uralla, follow Kingstown Rd, turn right into Devoncourt RdDump Point  Uralla Pioneer Cemetery, John Street UrallaPotable Water          Uralla Pioneer Cemetery, John Street UrallaHospital        Rusden St Armidale, Ph: 02 6776 9500, (35kms)Doctors Surgery     Uralla Clinic, 32 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 3999Pharmacy     72 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 5011Supermarket            Foodworks, 100 Bridge St, Ph: 02 6778 4502

Willaura is a town in western Victoria and located approximately 321 kilometres west of Melbourne. There are numerous nature reserves and lakes within proximity to town, giving visitors plenty to explore during their stay.Willaura Recreation Reserve offers parking for a negotiated length of time. Site fees for an unpowered site are $5 per night and $15 for power and showers, power, toilets and other facilities are available for use. Pets are permitted at this site, and both potable water and a dump point are accessible.This quiet town provides visitors with a chemist, post office, rural supply stores and a supermarket, making it easy to stock up on supplies for the road. While in town, take the time to check out Willaura’s bakery – it is famous for pastry products, breads and vanilla slice. Also, check out the pop-up pub at the Willaura Recreation Reserve every Friday!Tourist/Visitor Information CentreArarat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre91 High St, AraratPh: 1800 657 158Casual Parking (near retail centre)Main St, WillauraShort & Long Term ParkingWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe Way$15pvpn power, $5pvpn unpowered, negotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, power, bins, BBQ, toilets, water, covered seatingDump PointWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayLat: -37.54492, Long: 142.743214Potable WaterWillaura Recreation ReserveMain St & Delacombe WayHospitalNearest Hospital is Ararat – Ph: 03 5352 9300Doctors Surgery24 Delacombe Way – Ph: 03 5354 1600DentistNearest dentist is in AraratPharmacy63 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1373Supermarket36 Main St – Ph: 03 5354 1212