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Jandowae is a quiet rural town located within the Western Downs Region of southern Queensland and is situated 259 kilometres west of Brisbane. The town was originally established with a focus on agriculture and the timber industry. If the name Jandowae rings any bells, then perhaps you may recall a town selling land from as little as $1.00 a few years ago? That’s right; the infamous town of Jandowae developed this initiative when a decline in population was having a negative impact on the town’s economic status. This creative tactic boosted the town’s population, and today there are over 1,000 residents of Jandowae as well as numerous new businesses. Jandowae is an attractive town with wide, tree lined streets. Jandowae Visitor Information Centre is open both Saturday and Sunday. The retail district of Jandowae has a full range of speciality facilities and services, making it the ideal location for RV travellers to stop and shop. There are a number of historic buildings within the town as well as the historic precinct of Athlone Cottage. The Heritage listed Jimbour House is only 15 minutes up the road; there are incredible gardens on display as well as an enjoyable historic walk.Visitors to the area can find short-term parking at Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra Street for up to 96 hours. Unpowered sites will start from $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites from $15 per vehicle per night. The Jandowae Golf Club also offers stays for up to 72 hours. Lions Park offer a free dump point and potable water and access to several facilities right in the centre of town, thus making it the ideal spot for exploring this beautiful town.While visiting why not go on some day trips out to other local towns within the area, such as Chinchilla, Dalby, Miles, Tara, Wandoan and their districts? Each town offers their own unique sights and attractions, and Jandowae is the perfect base stop.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Jandowae Community & Cultural Centre cnr George St & High St, Jandowae QLDPh: 07 4679 4461Jandowae.vic@wdrc.qld.gov.auwww.wdrc.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Warra Street JandowaeShort Term Parking           Jandowae Showgrounds, Warra St, (96hr), unpwr $12.40 pvpn; pwr $17.80 pvpnJandowae Golf Club, 19 Blaziers Rd, donation requested, $10pvpn powered, (72hrs), showers, bins, toilets, BBQ, pets welcomeDump Point  Dalby St, adj to Lions ParkPotable Water          Lions Park, High St- no Key required.Showgrounds- Warra Street JandowaeHospital        Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 4555Doctors Surgery     Dalby St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5188Pharmacy     High St, Jandowae, Ph: 07 4668 5342Supermarket            George St, Jandowae

Yandanooka is located in the mid-west region of Western Australia, 348km north of Perth. The name comes from an Aboriginal term meaning ‘plenty of hilly country in sight’. Thomas Whitfield was the first European settler to the region in the 1850s, and when the Midland Railway opened in 1895, a siding was built at the current town site. Later the siding was moved 4 kilometres south, and in 1919 the town was gazetted.For those visiting the region, The Yandanooka Town Hall offers parking for self-contained vehicles for up to 72 hours, free of charge. Toilets are available, and pets on leads are permitted.Yandanooka Town Hall is the perfect base to explore all the region has the offer, as it is ideally located 20 minutes from the town of Three Springs, where you will find a variety of services including doctor and dentist. The region is best visited during ‘Wildflower Season’ between August and September.Address: Travel along Midlands Rd, turn onto Yandanooka North East Road, follow for approx. 400m (first parking and is found directly off the first bend)Cost: Nil chargeParking: 72hrs, pets on lead, toilets, self-contained vehicles onlyOpening Hours: 7days

Mole Creek Hotel is located in the heart of the village of Mole Creek, set on approximately two acres of gardens and lawns, including a magnificent English magnolia tree planted in 1915 by the Lee family. The lovely creek, which runs through the property, has platypus, trout and eels in residence.The Hotel is located at the foot of the Great Western Tiers and offers a terrific ‘stop’ for travellers moving through what may eventually be termed the ‘NW Tiger Trail’. Unpowered sites are available free of charge as well as powered sites  at a cost of $10 per vehicle per night - no parking permits are required.  Is the Tiger gone forever? Read the stories, talk to the locals and decide for yourself.Cost: Unpowered nil charge, powered $10pvpnParking: 72hrs, no pets