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Leitchville is a small rural community in Victoria, located 262 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Murray River wetlands area. The town is known for its dairy farming, with plenty of irrigation providing farmers with lush pastures. Leitchville was once home to the Murray Goulburn Cheese Factory, and the site is still a prominent feature of the town since the factory ceased operating in 2010.The Leitchville Traveller’s Rest is a convenient stopover for stays of up to 72 hours. The landscaped rest area is in the heart of town, and walking distance to the IGA supermarket, hotel, and bakery. A dump point and potable water are located nearby at the Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adjacent to the football ground off Cohuna-Leitchville Road.The surrounding area of Leitchville is a wetland paradise, and an abundance of waterfowl and native animals are found in the region. Leitchville borders the natural sanctuary of Gunbower Creek and Island, where large colonies of kangaroos, emus, goannas, and more than 160 species of birds are supported.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Leitchville Hotel17 King George StLeitchville VIC 3579P: 03 5456 7233Casual Parking       2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’Short Term Parking           2 King George St, ‘Leitchville Traveller’s Rest’, (72hr), donation, bins, tlts, BBQ, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Gunbower Creek, end of Thompsons Weir Rd, Murray Valley Hwy, unlimited stay, no facs.Dump Point  Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundPotable Water          Leitchville Recreation Reserve, adj to football groundHospital        144 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery     111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist           23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy     63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket            10-14 King Albert Ave, Leitchville, ph 03 5456 7230

Ardrossan is located on the east-coast of the Yorke Peninsula, and is an easy 90 minute drive from Adelaide. Situated on the top of imposing red cliffs, Ardrossan provides magnificent views of Gulf St Vincent. Ardrossan was originally proclaimed in 1873 and the town was named after Ardrossan in Ayshire, Scotland, by the Governor Fergusson. In 1876 a jetty was built and proclaimed a port in 1878. To ensure each load was secure in rough seas, produce was carried along the jetty by horse-drawn trolleys to the ships and then loaded by hand by skillful deckhands. Steamers also provided a passenger service to Port Adelaide twice a week; it took four hours to make the crossing in good weather. South Australia’s first silo was erected at the site in 1952 and today the silos can handle in excess of 250,000 tonnes of grain. While in town, be sure to wander down the jetty at sunrise to see the cliffs’ amazing display of colour in the morning light. A main agricultural centre for surrounding districts, Ardrossan is a well serviced town offering good shopping and facilities. Drop into the golf club or Ardrossan Hotel Motel. Ardrossan Museum is located in the former factory of CH Smith, developer of the Stump Jump Plough. This Plough has legendary status in South Australia’s history and is at the heart of the Ardrossan Museum’s displays.Those visiting Ardossan can find short-term parking at West Terrace. Sites are free of charge; however, a donation can be made to maintain the upkeep of the site and is payable to the visitor information centre.  Stays are limited to 48 hours, and a dump point and potable water are located on-site.A sought after holiday destination, Ardrossan offers you a wonderful place to enjoy spectacular coastline and all of the activities it has to offer. If you head on over to West Terrace you will find parking, a dump point and potable water all within walking distance to the nearby shops.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blue Crab Studio, 16 North Terrace, Ardrossan SAPh: 08 8837 3490Casual Parking       West Terrace (near dump point); Lot 12 East TerraceShort Term Parking           Ardrossan RV Parking, West Terrace (48hr), Donations can be made to maintain the upkeep of the site and is payable to Ardrossan Visitor Information Centre.Dump Point  West TerracePotable Water          16 West TerraceHospital        Fifth St, Ph: 08 8837 3021Doctors Surgery     Second St, Ph: 08 8837 3837Pharmacy     Ardrossan Pharmacy, First St, ph: 08 8837 3177Supermarket            Ardrossan Foodland, fifth St (cnr First St), ph: 08 8837 3840

Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve is located in the small coastal town of Carpenter Rocks, 35 kilometres south-west of Mount Gambier. Carpenter Rocks is known for its rugged coastline, and the area provides wonderful fishing and diving locations. The rocks of the coast were named ‘Les Carpentiers’ or ‘The Carpenters’ by a Dutch navigator, as the indented and serrated nature of the coastline reminded him of a carpenters saw.Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge, however, a donation to Progress Association is always appreciated. Visitors will find amenities such as toilets, covered seating and barbecue areas. Pets on lead are also welcome.Come to Carpenter Rocks Recreation Reserve and experience the beauty of the Australian coast.Cost: Nil charge but donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: 72hr, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, toilets, bbq, covered seating. Please note: The Hall is not part of the RVFDOpening Hours: 7 days