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Stay and play at Jandowae Golf Club! In addition to their lush green golf course, this club offers RV travellers fantastic parking options. Located in the town of Jandowae, in the Western Downs Region of Queensland, this small town has a lot to offer its visitors.RV parking is available on-site at the Jandowae Golf Club, where powered and unpowered sites are available (No tents allowed). Travellers can stay for up to 72 hours, and access to showers, bins, barbecues and toilets is available. Pets are also permitted on-site if they are on leads.Jandowae holds a major festival biennially, the Jandowae Timbertown Festival. This fantastic event recognises and celebrates the contribution that the timber industry has made to the town. This event attracts up to 4000 people, and it is encouraged that you plan your visit around the event.Cost: $5 per person, per night for visitors over 14. Additional $5 per vehicle for powered sites. Parking: 72hrs max stay, showers, bins, toilets, seating, power, BBQ, water, pets on leadOpening Hours: Bar open on demand.

Thargomindah is filled with wide tree lined streets and beautifully designed median strips. The town has plenty of historic buildings to admire including the old hospital, old gaol and more. Thargomindah is used largely for sheep and cattle grazing, with oil and gas exploration and mining in the Jackson Oil Field. Travellers visiting town can make the most of its excellent RV facilities. Parking is available for self-contained vehicles for a negotiated length of time at Bulloo Riverside Free Camp. There is no cost to stay at this site, and bins and barbecues are available for use. The town’s dump point and potable water is located at Thargomindah Roadhouse, on the corner of Frew and Stafford Streets. The shire holds some fantastic annual events including the Shearers Shindig, Music Muster, Thargomindah Motorbike Sports and Enduro and more! Visitors are encouraged to pass through during one of these events to really see what this small town is all about. When visiting Thargomindah, visitors can enjoy a scenic river walk by bicycle, Segway or foot. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Thargomindah Visitor Information Centre37 Dowling St, ThargomindahPh: 07 4621 8095www.explorebulloo.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Both sides of Dowling StShort & Long Term Parking        Bulloo Riverside Free campingCunnamulla RdSelf-contained vehicles only, nil charge, negotiable stay limit, bins, BBQ, pets welcome on lead.Dump Point  Stafford St, ThargomindahLat: -27.98978Long: 143.81962Potable Water          Thargomindah RoadhouseCnr Frew & Stafford StsHospital        Nearest hospital is at CunnamullaDoctors Surgery     88 Dowling St – Ph: 07 4655 3361Dentist           Nearest dentist is at CunnamullaPharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is at CunnamullaSupermarket            54 Dowling St – Ph: 07 4655 3232

Charlton, known as 'The Friendly River Town', is situated on the banks of the Avoca River, at the junction of the Calder and Borung Highways. This small attractive rural town of tree lined streets was established for pastoral purposes, not gold mining like many other towns in the region. Charlton is full of historical buildings from days gone by and is definitely worth exploring. The Tourist Information Centre is housed in another historic building, 'The Traveller's Rest'. Drop in and pick up all the brochures needed to enjoy your stay in Charlton. Former Prime Minister, John Curtin spent a short period of his youth in Charlton, and the Traveller's Rest has a display dedicated to him. The enormous grain silos denote the main local industry, although Charlton is also a large beef producer. The wool and sheep industry also contribute to the local economy. Like many rural towns, it is feeling the effects of the drought, so any input into the economy will be welcomed.Those wishing to visit Charlton can find short-term parking at Travellers Rest Area, off the Calder Hwy. Here, visitors will have access to a dump point and potable water. Charlton is rich in history and a wonderful place to base yourself when exploring the region. The Charlton Golden Grain Museum is located in the former mechanics' institute, circa 1882. The Museum contains collections of items relating to the local history and is open by appointment, (phone 03 5491 1755). Located opposite the Museum, St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, circa 1871, is the epitome of churches from that era. A prominent historical landmark is the former hotel 'Vale of Avoca', which was built on the site of an early bark hut inn in 1879 and now operates as a Bed and Breakfast. The nearby Wooroonook Lakes provide facilities for water sports and provides an ideal spot for a picnic. East of Charlton is Wychetella Forest containing many native animals including the rare Mallee Fowl. The town of Charlton holds many events throughout the year including the Art Show and Charlton Agricultural Show and Rodeo held every October. In December, the Mardi Gras is a great way to celebrate the Christmas Season.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Shire Offices, 1 High St, Charlton VICPh: 1300 520 520www.buloke.vic.gov.auEast Charlton Hotel Ph: 03 5491 1613Casual Parking       Travellers Rest Area, off the Calder HwyShort & Long Term Parking            Travellers Rest Area, pwr $25.00 pvpn, pick up keys from the East Charlton Hotel, Ph: 03 5491 1613 for shwrs; Gordon Caravan Park, off the Calder HwyDump Point  Travellers Rest AreaPotable Water          Travellers Rest Area; Gordon Park Caravan ParkHospital        19 Grandview St, Wycheproof, Ph: 03 5478 0700, (20min)Doctors Surgery     94 High St, Ph: 03 5477 6865Pharmacy     23 High St, Ph: 03 5491 1521Supermarket            28 High St, Ph: 03 5491 1909