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CMCA Member Deals: Unpowered Site $15pppn, two nights paid and get the third free with full use of amenities. Self-contained Site: Weekly (7 nights) rates of $60pppw with no amenities.Mount Ive Station is a remote sheep station and tourist destination in the heart of South Australia's Gawler Ranges. Covering approximately 900 square kilometres, the station offers visitors a unique rugged outback experience. Since its establishment in the early 20th century, Mount Ive Station has operated as a working sheep station, and continues to upgrade facilities, infrastructure and tracks for travellers seeking a unique adventure. Mount Ive Station offers CMCA members a special unpowered rate of $15 per person per night, with a "pay for two nights, stay for three" deal, including full access to amenities. Alternatively, a self-contained rate of $60 per person per week is available, although it does not include access to any amenities. A BBQ and bins are provided for use, and pets on a lead are welcome. A basic kiosk and bar are also available for visitors.A highlight of staying at Mount Ive Station is its private access to Lake Gairdner, Australia’s third largest salt lake. Visitors to the station can also explore historic buildings, enjoy scenic views, and tackle the station’s 4×4 tracks, ensuring plenty of activities to keep you entertained throughout your stay.CampingWe have both powered and unpowered camping available at the homestead catering to caravans, campers, swags and tents. Camp gazebo equipped with BBQ, microwave, kettle & toaster. Fire pits available for hire during the appropriate season. Wood is available for purchase or BYO. You cannot collect or cut wood from the station, our neighbours or the national park. Lots of shady trees are around and plenty of space to stretch out. There are also a number of Bush Camps for those who wish to stay out a bit further.Getting to Mount Ive StationMount Ive is located in the Gawler Ranges in South Australia, approximately 200 kilometres west of Port Augusta and 500 kilometres from Adelaide.You can get to Mount Ive Station via a number of different routes. There is an airstrip located right near the homestead. Ensure that you also check the South Australian Outback Roads Report prior to coming out.The station is located in a regional area of the state and so telephone coverage is not available. In an emergency as you get closer, you can contact the station using the UHF repeater/duplex station on channel 7.Please give the station a call if you need help with your planning or have any questions. Staff are always happy to discuss your options and suggest ideas to help you.

Tailem Bend is situated on the mighty Murray River 99kms east of Adelaide and was created when the railway came through in 1886. The railway station is a must see and the Tailem Info Station is located in the main street. The town is full of history and ‘Old Tailem Town’ is the best place to discover the days gone by, with the oldest building in the pioneer village dating around 1870.Casual parking can be found in Railway Terrace, where potable water is also available. Short-term parking is at Tailem Bend Forest and at the Princess and Dukes Highway intersection for 24hrs at no charge at both places. Long-term parking is located at Tailem Bend Oval in Granites Road for a cost of $10 per vehicle per night. There is a 72hr limit at the oval. The dump point is on the Princess Highway, close to the town sign with the locomotive.While in the region, take in the Murray River and take the opportunity to do a spot of boating and fishing.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Tailem Bend Information Station Railway Tce, Ph: 08 8572 4277Casual Parking       C/park opp Foodland on Railway Tce and c/park in front of Railway StationShort Term Parking           Tailem Bend Forest, The Pines,Princess Hwy, 24hrs, nil charge, bins, m/coverage, pets on lead. Princess Hwy & Dukes Hwy intersection, 24hrs, nil charge, mobile coverage, pets on lead.Long Term Parking            Tailem Bend Oval (Football Club), Granites Rd 72hrs, $10pvpn, tlts, bins, water, m/coverage, pets on lead.Dump Point  Princess Hwy South, close to town stone sign with locomotive. Lat: -35.2691 Long: 139.4583Potable Water          Railway Tce, between public tlts & railway stationHospital        74 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5800Doctors Surgery     70 Princess Hwy, 08 8572 5897Dentist           Nearest dentist is at Murray BridgePharmacy     Tailem Bend Pharmacy, 75 Railway Tce 08 8572 3435Supermarket            IGA Foodland, 113 Railway Tce 08 8572 3866

Warren is a bustling rural town situated on the banks of the Macquarie River, 120 kilometres north-west of Dubbo and 540 kilometres north-west of Sydney. Covering an area of nearly 11,000 square kilometres, Warren Shire is home to more than 2,700 warm and friendly people and has an economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture, particularly sheep and cattle grazing, and wheat, oat and cotton growing. There are plenty of things to see and do in Warren, where visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as golf, bowling, tennis, shopping, fishing, a stroll along the River Red Gum Walk, or a picnic in one of the several parks located along the beautiful Macquarie River.There are two areas in the centre of Warren that are suitable for recreational vehicle parking and in addition to the quality facilities of the Macquarie Valley Caravan Park, self-contained vehicles are able to park at the Bob Christenson Reserve for up to 96 hours. A public dump point and potable water are easily accessible at Oxley Park.Warren is also the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area by taking a day trip to some of the local towns and villages such as Collie, Nevertire, Quambone and Carinda. Further afield is the Macquarie Marches, one of the largest semi-permanent wetlands in south-eastern Australia. A trip to the Tiger Bay Wetlands on the outskirts of the township is also a must. Here you will find a scenic walking trail around the wetlands area with the convenience of picnic tables and off-road parking.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Warren VIC, 69 Burton St, Warren NSW Ph: 02 6847 6665Casual Parking       Burton St, S of roundabout; Lawson St, E of Burton StShort & Long Term Parking        Warren has an excellent free camping area for self-contained vehicles. Lying alongside the Macquarie River and within comfortable walking distance to town.Shorter term (during the day) there is parking available at the Visitor Information Centre. Toilets attached. Dump Point  Oxley Park, Warren (On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Potable Water          Oxley Park, Warren ( On the corner of Udora Road and the Oxley Highway)Hospital        Warren Multi-Purpose Health Centre, Dr Kater Drive, WarrenDoctors Surgery     Lawson St, Warren; Warren Family Health Centre, Lawson StDentist           Warren Dental Clinic, Dr Milton Quigley, 132 Dubbo St, WarrenPharmacy     Anderson’s Pharmacy, 128 Dubbo St, WarrenSupermarket            IGA, 106-110 Dubbo St, Warren; SPAR Supermarket, 118-120 Dubbo St, Warren