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The Nyroca Camp and Function Centre is situated in the town of Wangary, on the Eyre Peninsula, approximately 682 kilometres by road from Adelaide. Wangary is a small village first surveyed in 1871, and many historical buildings remain of this era, including the Old Lake Wangary Hotel, now operating as a general store. The Nyroca campground is a peaceful bush retreat, nine kilometres north of Wangary. Unpowered sites are available for $15 per vehicle night, or powered sites at $20 per vehicle per night. The use of showers and toilets are included, barbecue facilities are on site and pets are welcome on leads. The function centre can be hired, and is equipped with modern kitchen facilities – perfect for chapter get-togethers and special occasions. With the maximum stay negotiable, Nyroca makes an ideal base to explore the surrounding highlights such as the Marble Ranges, Coffin Bay and Port Lincoln. To the east of the town is Lake Wangary, one of the few fresh water lakes found on the peninsula. Cost: Unpower $15pvpn, Power $20pvpn August 2018. Parking: Negotiable time limit, pets on a lead permitted. 

Maffra is located approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is a major service centre for the thriving dairy farming, agriculture, pastoral, horticultural and irrigation district. Maffra is a short detour off the Princes Highway and is close to the towns of Sale, Stratford and Tinamba.Short-term parking is offered to those visiting the area in self-contained vehicles. At nil cost, parking is available for up to 48 hours at Maffra RV Park. Both the dump point and potable water are also located at the park and pets on leads are permitted.Visitors can fish for seasonal trout along the Macalister and Thomson Rivers, or perhaps a journey north may be more appealing where Lake Maggie boasts a great area for boating, waterskiing and camping. Home to a wide variety of riverside recreation, visitors can check out the nearby Stratford Village for art and craft shops, antiques and bric-a-brac.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre96 Johnson St, MaffraPh: 03 5144 1108www.tourismwellington.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Foster St & Johnson St, MaffraShort Term ParkingMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St Maffra48hrs, Self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead, mobile phone coverage, water, nil chargeDump PointMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraLat: -37.970167, Long: 146.980329Potable WaterMaffra RV Park, 187 Johnson St MaffraHospital48 Kent St, Ph: 03 5147 0100Doctors Surgery160 Johnson St. Ph: 03 5147 1011Dentist113 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1300Pharmacy110 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5147 1504Supermarket95 Johnson St, Ph: 03 5139 2640

Wongan Hills is situated approx 190 kilometres north-east of Perth, and is a small rural town packed with historical sites. Although discovered in the 1830s, the town was not officially proclaimed until 1911 with the opening of the railway line. The buildings within the town reflect this era; the Museum being housed in the original hospital building and the hotel of similar vintage.Today, the town has all the conveniences needed for the mobile traveller. The Tourist Information Centre, housed in the old Railway Station building, is a great place to start your exploration. The staff, who are immensely proud of their town, will be only too happy to assist you with information and a cuppa. In wildflower season there are tours from the centre which take in the beauty of the landscape; brochures are available from the Tourist Information Centre, where the dump point is also located.Places to visit while in town include the Pioneer Museum with true life displays depicting the early pioneer days. Among other historical sites is the place of the first commercially grown wheat crop in the region and the Lake Hinds School, the first school in the district.The Agricultural Research Station conducts guided tours from June to November. It started in 1925 to study light land farming and it is now a main crop breeding station. Prior notice of visits is necessary. The Ballidu Craft Shop is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, and is full of locally made crafts.Visit Mount O'Brien for a picnic while taking in the expansive view of the area. Dingo Rock is a large rock and fauna reserve with an Aboriginal water hole and an abundance of flowers in late winter and early spring. Reynoldson's Reserve and Gathercole Reserve are also incredible places to enjoy and appreciate the display of wildflowers.After your days of travelling and sightseeing, Wongan Hills Hotel is a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy a cool drink and a meal. For a quick bite or a sit down meal, the Liberty Roadhouse has a cafe known as Ah Wong's. The IGA Shopping Centre has a meal outlet with quality food including a Sunday roast (special price for families).The Historic Railway Precinct, off Wongan Road, has an area available for overnight short stays. If you are looking for a longer stay to fully appreciate this town, the Recreational Grounds next to the PCYC Building, the swimming pool area south of the Bowling Club and 'The Gap', off Piawaning Road all have designated areas.Wongan Hills is a friendly place to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wongan Hills VIC, 49 Fenton Place, Wongan Hills WAPh: 08 9671 1973Email: wongantourism@westnet.com.auCasual Parking       Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdShort Term ParkingWongan Hills Parking Area, off Ninan St, 96hrs, toiletsLong Term Parking            Recreational Grounds, 96hrsDump Point  49 Fenton Place (outside front of Visitor Information Centre).Potable Water          Rest Area, crn Patterson St & Wongan RdHospital        Ackland St, Ph: 08 9691 1222Doctors Surgery     Cnr of Mitchell St & Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1000Dentist           1 Ackland St, Ph: 08 9671 1267Pharmacy     IGA Complex, Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1157Supermarket            Fenton Plc, Ph: 08 9671 1010