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Ravenshoe 147 kilometres south-west of Cairns, and forms part of the Atherton Tablelands region. At 920 metres above sea level, Ravenshoe is the highest town in Queensland. The town is the gateway to the east, where you will find the Atherton Tableland rainforests and the coastal Great Barrier Reef, while to the west is the dry, open forested Gulf Savannah.Those visiting Ravenshoe can find short and long term parking at Ravenshoe Railway Caravan Park. An unpowered site is available for $20 per vehicle per night, and for those who require power, sites are available for $25 per vehicle per night. Potable water can be obtained at Railway Yards & Possum Park in Ascham Street, and a dump point is also situated on Ascham Street.Ravenshoe is a wonderful place to visit with so much to see and do. Millstream Falls and Little Millstream Falls are popular attractions and both feature beautiful walks and sensational viewing platforms. Also worth a visit are Tully Falls and Koombooloomba Dam. The Tully Falls Road is a great rainforest drive, which allows you to become a part of this magical location. Other things to see and do include Misty Mountains Walking Trails, a wide variety of different walks through World Heritage Rainforests, the Windy Hill Wind Farm and a trip on the heritage steam train at Ravenshoe Railway.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Ravenshoe VIC, 24 Moore St, Ravenshoe QLDPh: 07 4097 7700info@ravenshoevisitorcentre.com.auwww.ravenshoevisitorcentre.com.auCasual Parking       Grigg StShort Term Parking           Ravenshoe Railway Caravan Park, Grigg St, water, power, toilets, showers, pets welcomeDump Point  Ascham St, RavenshoePotable Water          Railway Yards & Possum Park, Ascham St.Hospital        Ambulance station in Kuradilla St; Nearest hospital, Jack St, Atherton, Ph: 07 4091 0211, (51km)Doctors Surgery     Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6269Dentist           Cnr Lydia St & Moore St, Ph: 07 4097 6404Pharmacy     Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6175Supermarket            IGA, 51 Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6168; Foodworks, 68 Grigg St, Ph: 07 4097 6656

Minnipa is a small town located on the Eyre Peninsula, 34km west of Wudinna, in the midst of South Australia’s grain belt. Apex Park camping ground is on the main Eyre Highway and a convenient stopover point when traversing the Nullarbor.Parking is available on-site for up to 96 hours and caters for vehicles of all sizes. A donation for the stay is greatly appreciated. The park facilities include covered seating, coin-operated barbecues, toilets and a dump point. Pets on a lead are welcome. The town is well equipped with a general store, roadhouse, pub, vet clinic and a mechanic.The main attraction of Minnipa is the fascinating granite rock formations. Pildappa Rock is just a 20-minute drive and is the largest wave rock on the Eyre Peninsula. Also worth visiting is the Minnipa Agricultural Centre, and if you have time a day trip to sheep station country in the Gawler Ranges National Park, northeast of Minnipa is a must.Cost: Donation BoxParking: 96hrs, seating, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets on leadOpening Hours: 7 days

Barellan is a small quiet village located on the Burley Griffin Way, a short distance from the Newell Highway. With its broad and easy-to-navigate streets, Barellan makes it easy to enjoy all it has to offer, such as the beautiful historic pub, café, grocery store and local swimming pool. For those passing through town and looking for a secure place to set up camp, Barellan Showground offers visitors the perfect short and long term parking options. The showground offers non-powered sites for just $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites for just $15 per vehicle per night. Visitors can negotiate their intended length of stay, and showers, toilets and water are also available. A dump point is also located on-site and pets are permitted on leads.In 2009, Barellan celebrated its centenary with the construction of The Big Tennis Racquet, which is a fantastic photo opportunity, so don’t forget your camera. The town once lent their tennis racquets to Evonne Goolagong in her early days of tennis, ultimately giving her the opportunity to become the champion player she grew up to be. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNarrandera Visitors CentreCadell St, NarranderaPh: 02 6959 5545www.narrandera.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Yapunyah St, BarellanShort & Long Term ParkingBarellan Showground, Showground RdNegotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, toilets, power and water. $10pvpn non power, $15pvpn poweredDump PointMyall St beside Barellan HallLat: -34.285188 Long: 146.571446Barellan Showground also has a dump pointPotable WaterBarellan Showground, Showground RdHospitalNearest hospital is at LeetonDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is at LeetonDentistNearest dentist is at LeetonPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Ardlethan or YendaSupermarket100 Yapunyah St, Barellan