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Macarthur is a small, rural township, located 311 kilometres west of Melbourne. The town was named after General Edward Macarthur in 1857, however, prior to this, it was known as Eumeralla, an aboriginal term thought to mean ‘valley of plenty’. The town offers a small service centre, including a pub, post office, chemist, rural supply store and milk bar.Macarthur Recreation Reserve on Port Fairy-Hamilton Road allows parking for up to 72 hours. There is a $10.00 per vehicle per night charge for unpowered sites, and for those requiring power, a fee of $20 per vehicle per night applies. A dump point is located at the site, along with toilets and bbqs, as well as a limited water supply. Pets on a lead are permitted.Macarthur serves as a gateway to Mount Eccles National Park, the home of the long dormant volcano, Mount Eccles, also known as Budj Bim. Within its crater lies the tranquil Lake Surprise and a variety of walking trails, including the Natural Bridge and Lava Canal.  Tourist/Visitor Centre       Mooney’s General StoreHigh St, MacarthurCasual Parking       High St, MacarthurShort & Long Term Parking           Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton Rd, (72hr), $20 pvpn pwr, $10.00 for unpwr, pets on lead, tlts, ltd water, BBQDump Point  Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdPotable Water          Macarthur Recreation Reserve, 5158 Port Fairy-Hamilton RdHospital        Nearest Hospital is at Hamilton approx 35km NDoctors Surgery     11 Ardonachie St, Macarthur, ph 03 5568 0000Pharmacy     Keatings Macarthur Depot, Market St, ph 03 5576 1001Supermarket            Mooney’s General Store, High St, Macarthur

St Arnaud is located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, 244 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and is situated within the Shire of the Northern Grampians. The districts around St Arnaud support an agricultural industry of grains and wineries, sheep grazing, with open Mallee plains to the north and forested areas to the south. This former gold mining town was first settled in the mid-1850s and was originally known as ‘New Bendigo Goldfield’ before being renamed St Arnaud in honour of the commander of the French Forces in the Crimean War – Jaques Leroy de St Arnaud, Marshal of France. Many of the streets are also named after British military leaders involved in the same war.St Arnaud Caravan Park is the ideal location to stop while you explore this unique town; close to the town centre with all facilities provided, including potable water. A dump point is only a short distance away located at Lord Nelson Park.St Arnaud is a great place to visit, especially for RV travellers. Be sure to explore the historic precinct along Napier Street, featuring Victoria’s oldest fire station which has been converted into a fire brigade museum, a post office erected on 1 February 1856 and an old court house. For a pleasant day trip, take a drive 23 kilometres south of St Arnaud and you will run into the small community of Stuarts Mill where gold was first discovered in 1861. The town has preserved some of the older buildings and churches from earlier mining days.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        St Arnaud VIC, 4 Napier St, St Arnaud VICPh: 03 5495 1268starnaud.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       Jennings / Dundas St, St ArnaudShort Term Parking           St Arnaud Rest Area, Golden St, St Arnaud (24hr), tlts across street, nil cost, no other facilitiesLong Term Parking            Teddington Reservoir & Lake Batyo Catyo, all facilities provided, no pets allowedDump Point  Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St ArnaudPotable Water          Lord Nelson Park, Dunstan St, St Arnaud (near round-about up the rd from dump point); St Arnaud Caravan Park, 1 Alma St, St ArnaudHospital        52 North Western Rd, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5477 2100Doctors Surgery     66 McMahon St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1766Dentist           TR Williams, 121 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 2472Pharmacy     St Arnaud Pharmacy, 88 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1911Supermarket            Weir’s IGA Supermarket, 43 – 47 Napier St, St Arnaud, Ph: 03 5495 1211

Located in the eastern branch of the Balonne River, Dirranbandi is known as the town that marks the end of the Southwest Rail Line. The town sits on the border of Queensland and New South Wales and has a population of approximately 640 people. RV parking is available at Balonne Minor Bridge Camp on Bollon-Dirranbandi Road. There is a maximum stay of 72 hours, and fees are by way of a donation. Pets on leads are welcome. The town’s dump point and potable water are accessible on Dirranbandi-Hebel Road. Make sure to make some time for the Dirranbandi Bakery – a highlight for many visitors to town. Their stocked-up cabinets feature homemade pies, bakery favourites such as vanilla slice, as well as sweet Russian delights. Visitors should also visit Cubbie Station. This is the largest irrigated cotton farm in the southern hemisphere. A four-wheel drive guided tour of the farm is not to be missed. Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Balonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 The Terrace, St GeorgePh: 07 4620 8877Email: vic@balonne.qld.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Near 20 Railway St DirranbandiShort & Long Term Parking        Balonne Minor Bridge CampBollon-Dirranbandi Rd, DirranbandiFees by way of donation, 72hrs, pets on lead, covered seatingDump Point  Dirranbandi-Hebel RdLat: -28.58791Long: 148.22358Potable Water          Dirranbandi-Hebel RdSame location as dump pointHospital        Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Doctors Surgery     Cnr Jane & Crothers St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4625 6105Pharmacy     50 Railway St, Dirranbandi – Ph: 07 4620 7060Supermarket            38 Railway St – Ph: 07 4625 8218