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Stawell is located in the Wimmera region of Victoria, 237km west-north-west of Melbourne. Stawell is the closest large town to the Grampians National Park, making this town an ideal base from which to explore the natural attractions in the area.Scallan Street provides visitors with casual parking, a dump point and potable water. For those looking at staying overnight, the Lions Park is located just 5kms out of town on the corner of the Western Highway and Grampians Road.Just to the east of Stawell is Big Hill, offering fantastic views over the town centre and surrounding countryside, and just 28kms north-west of Stawell on the Western Highway is the small community of Dadswells Bridge, famous for a 14-metre-high fibreglass and bronzed koala statue.Tourist/Visitor Centre   Pickers MarketPh: 03 5358 5075Casual Parking  Scallan St, adj to the DPShort Term Parking         Lions Park, cnr of Western Hwy & Grampians Rd, 5km from town centre, (24hr)Dump Point        Scallan StPotable Water  Scallan St, located near DPHospital               Stawell Regional Health, Sloane St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 8500Doctors Surgery               Dr David Lia, 37 Sloane St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 1377; Stawell Medical Centre, 26 Wimmera St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 1410; Patrick Street Family Practice, 8-22 Patrick St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 7555Dentist Stawell Dental Clinic, 4a Florence St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 3722Pharmacy            Brian Hancock Amcal Chemist, 104-106 Main St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 1400 or A/H: 0409 210 150; Grampians Pharmacy, 93-95 Main St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 2105Supermarket     Fishers IGA, 126-128 Main St, Stawell, Ph: 03 5358 1322; Woolworths, Scallan St, Stawell, Ph: 1300 767 969

Strahan is a small town and former port on the west-coast of Tasmania. It is located 298 kilometres west of Hobart and 41 kilometres from Queenstown, on the edge of the Macquarie Harbour. Part of the stunning Tasmanian World Heritage Area, Strahan was also the base for the environmental campaign to save the Franklin River. The town was originally developed as a port of access for mining settlements in the area; however, it also became a vital location for the timber industry after the discovery of the local Huon pine, a superb fine-grained wood ideal for ship building. A railway line from Queenstown was opened in 1899, and during this time of prosperity, Strahan had a population of over 2,000 people and was the second busiest port in Tasmania.Those visiting Strahan can find short-term parking at Strahan Golf Club, located on Meredith Street. Sites are $10 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 7 days. Visitors can find a dump point in Harvey Street, and potable water can be obtained from The Esplanade, next to the toilet block in the big car park. The Gordon River Cruise is renowned as one of the most popular tourist activities in the area, exploring Macquarie Harbour and the Lower Gordon River. A short drive out of town is Ocean Beach, a huge expanse of sandy beach with views of the Southern Ocean. The steam railway journey from Queenstown to Strahan takes you through dense rainforest and alongside rushing rivers to experience life as the early miners did. At the northernmost end of Strahan Harbour is the People Park, a pleasant mixture of natural forest and botanical gardens with picnic facilities. The annual Strahan Piners Festival is held in November.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Esplanade on the wharf, Strahan TASPh: 03 6472 6800tourism@westernwilderness.com.auwww.tasmaniawestcoast.com.auCasual Parking       Esplanade, near the wharf and VIC, fee $2.00 per day; Esk St for vehicles up to 9m, fee $5.00 per dayShort Term Parking           Strahan Golf Club, Meredith St, max 7 days, $10.00 pnDump Point  Harvey StPotable Water          The Esplanade.  Next to the toilet block in the big car park.  Next door to the woodworking centre.Hospital        Nearest Orr St, Queenstown, Ph: 03 6471 3300, (37km)Doctors Surgery     Bay St, Ph: 03 6472 6300Pharmacy     1 Reid Street, Strahan, Ph: 03 64 717795, (located in Strahan Supermarket Complex)Supermarket            1 Reid St, Ph: 03 6471 7738

Warialda, in north-west NSW, lies at the intersection of two main roads and is situated 190 kilometres north of Tamworth, along the Fossickers Way and 62 kilometres north-west of Inverell, via the Gwydir Highway. The district is primarily agricultural, with a diverse range of industries, including cropping, cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, aquaculture, olives, alpacas, ostriches and pecan nuts. The town's name is said to mean 'place of wild honey' and presumably derives from the tongue of the original inhabitants, the Weraerai Aborigines. This safe and friendly community invites visitors to enjoy its abundant country charm and hospitality.Those who are travelling to Warialda can find short and long term parking at Saleyards Rest Area, Gwydir Hwy. A dump point and potable water is also available at this location.When visiting Warialda, pay a visit to Cranky Rock Recreation Reserve, with its excellent picnic facilities, free barbecues, suspension bridge, birdlife and wildlife sanctuary. There is a camping area with power, a kiosk and bush shower facilities. Cranky Rock itself is a jumble of giant boulders heaped in the most fantastic positions by a past volcanic upheaval. Take a walk along the Koorilgur Nature Walk, go fishing, or try your luck at fossicking for gold, garnets, agates or a variety of other semi-precious gems. Compare your finds to the gems in the Well’s Gem and Mineral Collection, which includes rough, cut and polished stones. This collection is housed at the Visitor Information Centre in the Heritage Centre on Hope Street.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWarialda VIC, Gwydir Hwy, cnr Geddes St & Holden St, Warialda NSWPh: 02 6729 0046warialdatourism@gwydir.nsw.gov.auwww.warialdansw.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)At the Emergency Services building on Stephen StShort & Long Term ParkingSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyDump PointSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyPotable WaterSaleyards Rest Area, Gwydir HwyHospitalLong St, Ph: 02 6728 9000Doctors Surgery22 Hope St, Ph: 02 6729 1520Pharmacy36 Hope St, Ph: 02 6729 1511SupermarketIGA, 26 Stephen St, Ph: 02 6729 1518