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Cummins is a small town on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 67km north of Port Lincoln. The town was named after William Patrick Cummins, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly from 1896 to 1907. The major industries in the town are sheep and grain growing and there is a narrow gauge railway line to the deep-water port at Port Lincoln for exporting grain. In the past, Cummins has been known as the host of major community events including World Championship Kalamazoo Races, Wildeloo Music Festival and the Cummins Airshow.Those visiting the area can find short and long-term parking at Cummins Caravan and Cabin Park. Parking is available for a cost of $20 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site, which includes water and use of laundry facilities. A dump point and potable water are also available on-site. While in town be sure to stop at the visitor information outlet where you can obtain information for an easy walking tour of the town. Or, for those keen to drive on a true ‘bush’ route, follow the marked old bush school sites, taking you through vast expanses of crop, sheep and cattle country. Suitable for most vehicles, maps are available at the visitor information outlet. If you are looking for a day trip, you will be met with varied and picturesque scenery if you travel the half an hour drive to the east or west coast. Both regions are renowned for beautiful swimming and surf beaches, as well as magnificent fishing locations.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Five Loaves Bakery, 5 Bruce Terrace, CumminsPh: 08 8676 2438Casual Parking       Bruce TerraceShort Term Parking           Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe St, (Max 30 days), Ph: 08 8676 2011,Dump Point  Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StPotable Water          Cummins Caravan & Cabin Park, cnr Bruce Terrace & Roe StHospital        19 - 21 Tumby Bay Rd, Ph: 08 8676 2101Pharmacy     Cummins Chemist, 56 Bruce Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2057Supermarket            Cummins IGA, 42-44 Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8676 2004

Eidsvold is located 425 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 230 kilometres west of Maryborough on the A3, Australia’s Country Way (Burnett Highway). The town was founded in 1848 by European Settlers Thomas and Charles Archer, and the town takes its name from Eidsvoll, a town in Norway where the Constitution of Norway was signed. Archer Homestead, the home of the pioneering settlers, rests on the banks of the Burnett River and remains just as it was over 100 years ago. The Eidsvold Historical Complex is home to a fine collection of historic buildings, including the Knockbreak Homestead, the original Clonave Homestead, and Riverleigh Cottage, which houses memorabilia, including the Eidsvold Soldiers corner, a display of photographs, medals and equipment from the various wars, traditional owners’ artefacts, slates, desks and other school equipment, and a manual telephone exchange.Visitors to Eidsvold can find short-term parking at the RM Williams Centre. Sites are $10.40 per vehicle per night, and this rate includes access to toilets and potable water. The dump point is located on the Corner of Burnett Hwy & Esplanade Street, in Merv Hamilton Park, (next to the pool).Eidsvold is home to the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre which honours this great Australian who lived at ‘Rockybar’ Eidsvold from 1955 to 1972. The Centre showcases the achievements of RM Williams, reflects his passion for bush lore and promotes rural job opportunities through education and skill development. Through this special place, RM Williams’ deep and abiding love of the bush lives on.Tourist/Visitor Centre       RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre & Visitor Information, 23767 Gayndah-Monto Rd, Eidsvold QldPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking       Moreton St & the Rest Area off the Burnett Hwy on the southern edge of Eidsvold TownshipShort Term Parking           RM Williams Centre, toilets, potable water, no pwr, $10.40 PVPN.Long Term Parking            Tolderodden Conservation Park, permit required, $6.55pppn; Wuruma Dam 2 weeks free camping.Dump Point  Corner Burnett Hwy & Esplanade St in Merv Hamilton Park next to poolPotable Water          RM Williams CentreHospital        Theodore Rd, Ph: 07 4165 7100Doctors Surgery     10 Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1288Pharmacy     Moreton St, Ph 07 4165 1444Supermarket            Foodworks, Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1207

Iron Knob is located on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, 375 kilometres north-west of Adelaide. It is referred to as the birthplace of the Australian steel industry. For travellers with an interest in mining, a tour of the town museum or a visit to a mining lookout may be a valued experience. Iron Knob campground is an ideal place for travellers to stay; parking is permitted for 120 hours for a donation to Iron Knob Progress Association. Longer stays can be negotiated, and covered seating, showers, rubbish bins, toilets and barbecue facilities are provided.Iron Knob has quiet, tree lined streets and offers a quality visitors centre managed by friendly locals, a post office and a hotel. The town is an ideal base from which to explore the Gawler Ranges, Whyalla and Port Augusta. Nearby attractions include the ancient granite formations in the Gawler Ranges and Lake Gairdner salt lakes where speed records are broken.Cost: Donation to be paid to Iron Knob Progress AssociationParking: Covered seating, showers, bins, toilets, water & BBQ facs, (120hrs negotiable)Opening Hours: 24hrs