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Gordonvale is a tropical Queensland town, steeped in history, with a village atmosphere.  Originally called Nelson, but later changed to Gordonvale in honour of a local pioneer (John Gordon), this small sugar milling town has unique character with several older buildings dating back to the 30's and 40's and its large central park. RV travellers visiting Gordonvale will find several accommodating RV facilities. CMCA Greenpatch Campground offers a comfortable parking option for up to 7 days. For CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. Access to showers, toilets and water is available, and pets on leads are permitted. A dump point is also located on-site for convenience. A visit to Gordonvale is not complete without admiring its beautiful backdrop. The distinctive, triangle-shaped mountain, called Walsh’s Pyramid, cannot be missed. The iconic Great Pyramid Race has been held here annually for over 60 years and is an endurance race that takes place on the third Saturday in August. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Mulgrave Settlers Museum60 Gordon St, GordonvalePh: 07 4056 1810Casual Parking (near retail centre)       Mill Street, adjacent to Norman Park and the Railway StationShort Term Parking           Park is temporarily ClosedCMCA Greenpatch Campground: Bruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleFor CMCA members, the cost is $3 per site plus $2 per adult. Non-members are welcome at a rate of $10 per site plus $2 per adult. 7 nights, showers, bins, toilets, water, covered seating, pets on lead. Dump Point  This dump point is temporarily closedCMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleLat: -17.10035, Long: 145.78735Potable Water          CMCA Greenpatch CampgroundBruce Hwy access road, south of GordonvaleHospital        1-11 Highleigh Rd, Gordonvale – Ph: 07 4043 3100Doctors Surgery     Gordonvale Family Medical Centre, 27 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 3600Dentist           Riches Dental, 58 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 2174Pharmacy     Gordonvale Discount Drug Store, 54 Norman St, Ph: 07 4056 1206Supermarket            Cnr George & Gordon Sts – Ph: 07 4056 1574

Snowtown is situated 145 kilometres north of Adelaide, en route to Perth. It is located between the Mt Lofty Ranges and the Barunga Ranges in the mid-north of South Australia. The town lies east of a cleft in the Barunga Range, named Bumbunga Gap. The excess rainfall from these hills collects at Lake Bumbunga which lies south of the township. The vegetation is populated by saltbush and other salt tolerant flora. The salt lakes just outside the town, which once formed part of the upper reaches of Gulf St Vincent, and the Fauna and Wetlands Park, are the outstanding features of the local landscape. Locals claim they can predict upcoming weather conditions from the colour of the salt lakes. The lakes are said to take on a blue colour in fine weather and change to a pinkish hue when bad weather is on the horizon. The road linking Lochiel and Ninnes to the south provides stunning views of inland lakes and the countryside.Those visiting Snowtown can find short-term parking at Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace. Parking is free, however stays are limited to 72 hours. Visitors can also find a dump point and potable water at the park.  Snowtown is a historic town that is definitely worth visiting. The town's main street, Fourth Street, is characterised by a number of historic buildings, notably the Snowtown Memorial Hall (1919) which is attached to the Old Institute (1889) and St Canice's Catholic Church. Snowtown Wind Farm is another point of interest. It is located upon a north-south trending ridge of the Mount Lofty Ranges. A display of the Wind Farm can be found in the centre of town. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Snowtown Newsagency12 Fourth St, SnowtownPh: 08 8865 2273Casual Parking       W side of railway, Terrace EastShort Term Parking           Centenary Park (camping area), North Terrace (72hr)Dump Point  Centenary Park, North TerracePotable Water          Centenary Park, North TerraceDoctors Surgery     Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 0100Pharmacy     Newbery Chemist, Fourth St, Ph: 08 8865 2298Supermarket            Railway Terrace, Ph: 08 8865 2070

Port Lincoln is located on the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia, 650 kilometres west of Adelaide. The beautiful township overlooks Boston Bay, and claims to be the ‘Seafood Capital of Australia’, with local fisheries specialising in tuna, kingfish, abalone, muscles and oyster production. There is an extensive variety of shopping in Port Lincoln, including supermarkets and department stores, as well as art galleries and craft stores.There are two options for RV parking in Port Lincoln; the Axel Stenross Boat Ramp, and the Billy Lights Point Boat Ramp. Both permit parking for up to 3 nights, at $13.50 per vehicle per night, and have toilets, bins and potable water available. A free dump point is located in Windsor Avenue.Port Lincoln is a fantastic base to explore the nearby Coffin National Park and Kellidie Bay Conservation Park. Water sports such as yachting, diving and game fishing are popular activities in the surrounding Spencer Gulf and Great Australian Bite.Tourist/Visitor Centre       3 Adelaide Place, Port LincolnPh 08 8683 3544www.visitportlincoln.net Casual Parking       Tasman Tce (on seaside opp Makybe Diva Statue) & Washington St (btwn Adelaide Pl & Lewis St)Short & Long Term Parking        Axel Stenross Boat Ramp, (96hrs), tlts, bins, water; or Billy Lights Point Boat Ramp, (3 nts), tlts, bins, water, BBQ. Both sites $13.50 pvpn payable to Port Lincoln VIC or Axel Stenross Maritime MuseumDump Point  Windsor Ave, Port Lincoln Potable Water          Windsor Ave, Port LincolnHospital        Oxford Tce, Port Lincoln, ph 08 8683 2200Doctors Surgery     2 in Liverpool St & 1 in Oxford StDentist           1 in Eyre St, 1 in Park St & 1 in Napoleon St.Pharmacy     2 in Liverpool St & 1 in Oxford StSupermarket            Foodland, Woolworths & Coles, all on Liverpool St.