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Peterborough (or Petersburg as it was known until 1918) is a historic railway town on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges, 253km north of Adelaide. The town’s greatest claim to fame is that it is one of only two places in Australia where three railway gauges meet (the other is Gladstone). This was the result of different state governments being unable (or unwilling) to agree on a standard railway gauge. Peterborough developed relatively late in the history of South Australia, but by 1880 the Petersburg Hotel and the local post office had been erected and the following year the rail link from Adelaide was completed. The change of the town's name occurred during WW1 when anti-German sentiment was so strong that the Nomenclature Act insisted that all German-sounding names be changed.Visitors to Peterborough can find casual parking, as well as potable water and a dump point along Don Ferguson Drive, and short-term parking can be found at Peterborough Rest Area East, Wilmington-Ucolta Rd. There is no fee to stay here. Bins are available and pets on a lead are permitted. While in town, take a stroll through the ten acre Dragons Rest Habitat Garden and keep an eye out for the large diversity of plants and animals. Other features include scrap metal creatures, ponds, a kitchen garden and topiary. Take in a full panoramic view of Peterborough and its surroundings from the observation deck in Greg Duggan Nature Reserve, which also offers easily-accessible walking trails.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreSteamtown Visitor Information Centre2 Telford AvePh: 08 8651 3355www.visitpeterboroughsa.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Don Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StShort & Long Term ParkingPeterborough Rest Area EastWilmington-Ucolta RdNil charge, pets on lead, bins.Peterborough RV Park, Telford AveNil charge, 120hrs, self-contained vehicles only, pets on lead welcome.Dump PointDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main StLat: -32.97386, Long: 138.83272Potable WaterDon Ferguson Dr, parallel to Main St near dump point and Rotary Park, Main StHospital23 Hurlstone St, Ph: 8 8651 0400Doctors SurgeryHospital precinct, Ph: 08 8651 2406Pharmacy211 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2688SupermarketFoodland 171 Main St, Ph: 08 8651 2506

Cobargo is located on the far south coast of New South Wales, 386 kilometres south of Sydney, and is the hub of the beautiful Sapphire Coast area. The village is a vibrant, friendly town featuring many turn of the century buildings with pottery, art galleries, cafés and antique stores. The Cobargo Hotel Motel is ideally situated 100 metres from the town centre on the Princes Highway. Set on two and a half acres, there is ample room for recreational vehicles of all sizes. Facilities include covered seating, showers, toilets, water and a free dump point. Stays are permitted up to 96 hours at no charge. The hotel also has a bistro, beer garden, bottle shop and laundromat available. Cobargo is a convenient gateway to the surrounding national parks, fresh water estuary and deep sea fishing, whale watching, canoeing, golf courses and bushwalking.  Be sure to stop in on the weekend for the Saturday morning markets and sample the local organic produce.Please note: the GPS co-ordinate is the location of the entrance behind the hotel to the parking area.Address: 39-41 Princes Hwy, CobargoCost: Nil chargeParking: Pets on lead, seating, bins, toilets, showers $5pp, 96hrs, dump point with key access, coin operated washing machine and dryer available.Opening Hours: Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun 10am - 10pm

Tucked away in the heart of the Riverina, the town of Tooleybuc sits peacefully on the northern banks of the mighty Murray River, 919 kilometres south-west of Sydney. Surrounded by fertile farmlands bursting with citrus groves and vineyards, this little riverside gem is the kind of place that slows you right down - in the best possible way. At the centre of it all is the Tooleybuc Sporting Club, a welcoming hub with a fully licensed bar and bistro, function facilities, a nine-hole golf course, an 18-hole mini-golf course, and bowling greens.  Travellers will be pleased to know that free parking is available on unpowered sites at the Tooleybuc Sporting Club for up to 96 hours. Powered sites are also available for $20 per vehicle per night. Showers, toilets, bins, water, and covered seating are all on hand to make your stay comfortable, and your four-legged travel companions are welcome too, provided they're on a lead. A dump point is conveniently located just across the road at the Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve complex. When it comes to things to see and do, Tooleybuc and its surrounds deliver in spades. Pull up a chair on the riverbank and cast a line into the legendary Murray - one of Australia's great fishing rivers - or tee off at Tooleybuc’s nine-hole golf course for a round with a view you won't forget. Wine lovers won't want to miss Andrew Peace Wines, a family-owned gem set right along the Murray River where you can sample a beautiful range of premium varietals, from crisp elegant whites to rich full-bodied reds, all while soaking up the gorgeous vineyard surrounds.  Cost: Nil cost per night unpowered, $20 per vehicle per night powered   Parking: 14 days, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, water, seating. See reception before parkingOpening Hours: 7 days 11am – late; meals 7 days 12pm - 2pm & 6pm - 8.30pm