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Longreach is a legendary town steeped in the heritage and history of the outback. Located 1,184 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, it is the largest town in Central Queensland.Longreach was named after the 'long reach' of the Thomson River, which passes near the town. The River was discovered by Edward Kennedy in 1847. The success of wool in the 1920s saw the town boom, and later that year Qantas established a booking office there, which became the centre of its operations.The Qantas Founders Museum commemorates the beginnings of this great Australian company and provides visitors with an insight into the early history of aviation in this country. The Stockman’s Hall of Fame is another major attraction. Its exhibitions include a model of Aboriginal cave paintings, the first fleet, early settlement in Sydney, the major explorations, early pioneers and then a focus on life in the bush up to the present day.To soak up more of the history of the area you can visit the Powerhouse Museum or go for a Cobb & Co coach ride. More modern day attractions include river cruises, helicopter flights, an arts and craft centre and tours of the School of Distance Education.For stocking up on essentials, there is an IGA supermarket and two pharmacies in Main Street. Other facilities include a post office, all styles of eateries, clubs, hotels, vehicle repairs and a cinema. The hospital is located on the corner of Jabiru Street and Plover Street, and all four major banks have branches in Longreach.Longreach is a robust rural and business centre in the heart of Australia and offers genuine outback hospitality to the mobile traveller.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Longreach VIC, Qantas Park, Eagle St, LongreachPh: 07 4658 4150visitinfo@longreach.qld.gov.auwww.longreach.qld.gov.au Casual Parking       Off street parking area between Crow Lane & Emu St, & in Eagle St, between Pelican St & Bustard StShort Term Parking           Apex Riverside Park west of LongreachDump Point  Cnr Sandpiper St & Kite StPotable Water          Cnr Sandpiper and Kite Street; Longreach Visitors Information Centre, 99a Eagle Street; Longreach Caravan Park, 180 Ibis Street; Longreach Tourist Park, 12 Thrush RoadHospital        Cnr of Jabiru St & Plover St, Ph: 07 4658 4731Doctors Surgery     Eagle Arcade level 1, 109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 3866Dentist           130 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1283Pharmacy     109 Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1500; 112B Eagle St, Ph: 07 4658 1004Supermarket            141 Ibis St, Ph: 07 4658 1397; Cnr Eagle St & Swan St, Ph: 07 46581260

Nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, Gundagai is an idyllic country town with lush parks, historic architecture and rolling hills. Conveniently located half-way between Melbourne and Sydney, with easy access from the Hume Highway, this internationally renowned town is celebrated through song and verse, showcasing the best that Australia’s country towns have to offer.Those visiting the town can find short term parking at O I Bell Drive, with stays up to 48 hours permitted. For those wishing to explore the region for a little longer and stay for an extended period, can do so at Morley’s Creek, Pope St for up to 72 hours. A dump point and potable water is located at Railway Parade.Steeped in Australian history, Gundagai is home to numerous tourist attractions, including old Gundagai Goal, which is open for self-guided tours, and nearby is the infamous Dog on the Tuckerbox. Boasting numerous speciality shops and services, Gundagai is the ideal stop for travellers to take a break and spend a few days.Tourist/Visitor Centre    Gundagai Tourism & Travel Centre249 Sheridan St, Gundagai NSWPh: 02 6944 0250Email: travel@gundagai.nsw.gov.auwww.visitgundagai.com.auCasual Parking    Sheridan LaneShort Term Parking    Pumphouse Reserve, O I Bell Drv, 48 hrs, SCV onlyLong Term Parking    Morley’s Creek, Pope St (72hr)Dump Point    Railway ParadePotable Water    Railway ParadeHospital    50 Tor St, ph: 02 6944 1022Doctors Surgery    95 - 97 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 3444Dentist   228 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1126Pharmacy    114 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1148Supermarket    Woolworths Supermarket, 246-250 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 3250; Tucker Box IGA Supermarket, 152 Sheridan St, ph: 02 6944 1448

St Marys is a quaint town located approximately 10 kilometres from the east-coast of Tasmania, in the Break O’Day Municipality. St Marys is the dividing point between the north and south coast, when travelling the east-coast of Tasmania. To reach the town, you can cross the mountains via St Marys Pass or Elephant Pass. The St Marys Pass, which leads to the coast, was built by convicts, taking approximately four years to construct. The township has considerable history with a number of buildings also constructed by convicts in the 19th century.St Marys Sports Ground, located on Harefield Rd, offers visitors short-term parking. There are no fees to stay here and visitors will also have access to a dump point and potable water. While in town you can try the challenging climb to the top of St Patricks Head, or the more accessible South Sister Peak, for stunning forest and coastal views. There are also spectacular views from Elephant Pass. The Coalminers’ Heritage Wall and Heritage Walk at the tiny settlement of Cornwall is a monument to the miners who hand tunneled a coal mine beneath the Mount Nicholas Range.Tourist/Visitor Centre       61 Cecilia St, St Helens, TAS 7216Ph: 03 6376 1744sthelensvic@bodc.tas.gov.au www.tasmaniaseastcoast.com.au Casual Parking       Various locations within town areaShort Term Parking           St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdDump Point  St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdPotable Water          St Mary's Sports Ground, Harefield RdHospital        Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Doctors Surgery     Gardeners Creek Rd, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2111Pharmacy     St Mary's Pharmacy, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2844Supermarket            St Mary's Value Plus Supermarket, Main St, St Mary's, ph: 03 6372 2240