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Wauchope is a beautiful rural township, located approximately 374 kilometres north of Sydney in the mid-north coast region of New South Wales. What was once a thriving timber town, Wauchope is now a popular tourist destination with vibrant cafes, quirky markets and boutique stores. Wauchope is also a natural wonderland, surrounded by 40,000 hectares of national parks and state forests, and situated on the Hastings River with the Bago Mountain as a backdrop.RV travellers are well catered for in Wauchope, with ample parking options available and good facilities. The camping ground adjacent to Andrews Park on Cameron Street offers overnight parking at no charge, with toilets and bins provided. For longer stays of up to 96 hours, the Wauchope Showground on High Street has sites for $20 per vehicle per night, and a dump point and potable water are also available at this location.Visitors will find much to do in and around Wauchope, including the Timbertown heritage theme park, the Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park, and Bago Vineyards.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Greater Port Macquarie VICThe Glasshouse, Cnr Clarence St & Hay StPort Macquarie NSW 2444P: 1300 303 155www.portmacquarieinfo.com.auCasual Parking       Andrews Park, Cameron St, WauchopeShort Term Parking           Adj to Andrews Park, Cameron St, (24hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, pets on leadLong Term Parking            Wauchope Showground, 93A High St, or access on Thatcher St via Wade St, (96hr), tlts, water, pwr, live in caretaker, pets on lead, $20pvpn power (up to 2 people) paid to caretakerDump Point  Wauchope Showground, 93A High St, WauchopePotable Water          Wauchope Showground, 93A High St, WauchopeHospital        Wauchope District Memorial Hospital, 69 High St, WDMH also provides a 24hr, level 3 service, ph: 02 6585 1300Doctors Surgery     Multiple see: www.localseach.com.au/wauchope,NSW/Doctors-Medical-CentresDentist           Sundial Dental, 51 Hastings St, ph: 02 6585 2015Pharmacy     Wauchope Pharmacy, 26 High St, ph: 02 6585 2055; Timbertown Pharmacy, 1 High St, ph: 02 6585 2025Supermarket            IGA Wauchope, 42 Hastings St, ph: 02 6585 2222; IGA Timbertown, cnr Forest Way & Oxley Hwy, ph: 02 5524 1000

Hay is a quaint town situated halfway between Sydney and Adelaide, on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. The town has an extensive agricultural, cattle and sheep industry encompassing a wide area of land. The Visitors Centre has a range of information for your visit, including a Town Tourist Drive map and maps for a Heritage Walk and a Nature Walk taking in the local attractions. The place to visit is The Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame, where you will meet the shearers, shed hands, sheep and dogs. This hands-on experience is not to be missed.  Hay has five museums to explore covering the diverse history of the area, from shearers and pastoralists to prisoners of war. Take a tour at Bishop's Lodge Historic House and enjoy the tranquillity of the Heritage Rose Garden.Those visiting the area can find short and long term parking at the Hay Showground. Please note, fees will apply. The town of Hay has an array of festivals and events being held all year, such as agricultural shows, outback festivals, rodeos and camp-drafting. All types of competitions from lawn bowls to sheep trials are contested. There are plenty of places to enjoy a meal, be it a restaurant, a club or a café, or as simple as a peaceful picnic on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. For the wine connoisseur a visit to Ruberto's Winery is a must. For a friendly experience mixed with that country feel, don't drive past Hay.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre407 Moppett St, Ph: 02 6993 4045, Fax: 02 6993 2069, Email: haytouristcentre@bigpond.com , www.visithay.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Side streets adj to the main shopping precinct; At rear of both supermarkets; Lachlan St car park; Moppett St (opposite VIC)Short & Long Term ParkingShowground (fees apply); Sandy Point (free camping, 72hr)Dump PointShowgroundsPotable WaterVIC, 407 Moppett StHospital351 Murray St, Ph: 02 6990 8700Doctors Surgery351 Murray St, Ph: 02 6993 1900Pharmacy129 Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6993 1604SupermarketIGA, 190-192 Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6993 1029; Foodworks, 110 Lachlan St, Ph: 02 6993 1000

Pooncarie is a small town in south-west New South Wales, situated 1159 kilometres west of Sydney on the eastern side of the Darling River. The village was once a bustling port town, with paddle steamers lining the wharf. The original wharf site still exists, however little else remains of that period. Pooncarie is now a quaint, outback town with a tiny population of approximately 330.The Pooncarie Port Pitstop serves the locals and passing through travellers as a café, convenience store and petrol station. Parking is allowed for up to 24 hours free of charge, with amenities onsite including showers, toilets, BBQs, bins and covered seating. Pets on a lead are permitted.Pooncarie makes an ideal stopover when following the Darling River Run, or when continuing to the nearby Mungo National Park. Visit in October to witness the annual Pooncarie Cup Race Meeting, a unique outback racing experience, or check the dates for the next Pooncarie Field Day, held every two years.Address: 18-20 Tarcoola Street, TarcoolaPhone: 03 5029 5267Cost: Nil chargeParking: Showers, toilets, bins, pets on lead, BBQ, water, seating, 24hrsOpening Hours: Mon- Fri 7.30am - 6pm, Weekends 8am-6pm