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Peak Hill is located approximately 744 kilometres from Melbourne, 442 kilometres from Sydney and 364 kilometres from Canberra. The towns proximity to major attractions at Parkes and Dubbo make it an extremely popular destination for tourists. Peak Hill Showground, on Coradgery Road, provides parking for self-contained vehicles for just $15 per vehicle per night. Amenities and power are available on-site for an extra charge. A dump point and potable water are available at Lindner Oval, on the corner of Mingelo Street and Warrah Street.The Peak Hill main street has a unique range of buildings providing a scenic and interesting façade, from the classical Carrington Hotel through to the many shop fronts. At the southern end of the shopping section are the Commercial Gardens with their wonderful display of roses, and at the northern end are the botanical gardens.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Peak Hill Visitor Information Centre62 Caswell St, Peak Hill NSWPh: 02 6869 1981Casual Parking       Dugga St, between Caswell St & Derribong St; Caswell St, between Mingelo St & Ween St; Ween St, between Caswell St & Derribong StShort & Long Term Parking        Peak Hill Showground, Coradgery Rd, CMCA Member prices: $15pvpn unpowered no amenities.  Amenities and power available for $20pvpn.Dump Point  Lindner Oval, cnr Mingelo St & Warrah StPotable Water          Lindner Oval, cnr Mingelo St & Warrah St; Memorial Park, Newell Hwy & Ween St; Peak Hill Showground, CoradgeryHospital        Peak Hill District Hospital, Caswell St, Peak Hill, Ph: 02 6869 1406Doctors Surgery     Aboriginal Medical Centre, Caswell St, Peak Hill, Ph: 02 6869 1406; Peak Hill Medical Centre, 93 Euchie St, Peak Hill, Ph: 02 6869 1433Pharmacy     Peak Hill Pharmacy, 80 Caswell St, Ph: 02 6869 1431Supermarket            Peak Hill Friendly Grocer, 73 Caswell St, Peak Hill, Ph: 02 6869 1461

Merredin is on the Great Eastern Highway, approximately 260km east of Perth and 330km west of Kalgoorlie. Visiting Merredin is a step back in time with attractions including the Merredin Railway Museum, Pioneer Park and Military Museum. The self-guided Heritage Walk Trail will take you past historic buildings in the CBD, including the beautifully restored Cummins Theatre.Self-contained travellers can stay at Merredin Park Reserve for 24 hours free of charge. Pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point is located nearby at Merredin Tourist Park, and potable water can be obtained from the Central Wheatbelt Visitors Centre. The area surrounding Merredin offers natural beauty; visitors can enjoy bush and rock walks at Merredin Peak and Tamma Parkland, and just two hours’ drive south from Merredin is the famous Wave Rock at Hyden. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre45 Barrack St, MerredinPh 08 9041 1666Casual Parking       Barrack Street Car Park, Entrance through Apex Park and Barrack St & Queens Street intersection, Day parking onlyShort Term Parking           Merredin Peak Reserve, Entry at Benson & Watson Rds, 24hr, pets on a lead, no chargeDump Point  Merredin Tourist Park, 2 Oats St. Access to full circuit can be restricted if there is full occupancy at Tourist Park.Potable Water          Central Wheatbelt Visitor Centre, 85 Barrack St, MerredinHospital        82 Haig Rd, Ph: 08 9081 3222Doctors Surgery     Karis Medical Group, 35 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 3126 or 08 9041 5347. Mon – Fri: 9am-5pm / Sat: 9am – 12pm; Merredin Medical Centre, 91 Todd St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2900. Mon-Thur: 9am-5pm / Fri: 8.30am – 3pm / Sat: 9am – 2pm (by appt)Dentist           Bates Street Dental Clinic, 32 Bates St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 1735Pharmacy     Savings Plus, 102 Barrack St, Merredin, 08 9041 1311Supermarket            IGA, Barrack St, Merredin, Ph: 08 9041 2447

Pooncarie is a small town in south-west New South Wales, situated 1159 kilometres west of Sydney on the eastern side of the Darling River. The village was once a bustling port town, with paddle steamers lining the wharf. The original wharf site still exists, however little else remains of that period. Pooncarie is now a quaint, outback town with a tiny population of approximately 330.The Pooncarie Port Pitstop serves the locals and passing through travellers as a café, convenience store and petrol station. Parking is allowed for up to 24 hours free of charge, with amenities onsite including showers, toilets, BBQs, bins and covered seating. Pets on a lead are permitted.Pooncarie makes an ideal stopover when following the Darling River Run, or when continuing to the nearby Mungo National Park. Visit in October to witness the annual Pooncarie Cup Race Meeting, a unique outback racing experience, or check the dates for the next Pooncarie Field Day, held every two years.Address: 18-20 Tarcoola Street, TarcoolaPhone: 03 5029 5267Cost: Nil chargeParking: Showers, toilets, bins, pets on lead, BBQ, water, seating, 24hrsOpening Hours: Mon- Fri 7.30am - 6pm, Weekends 8am-6pm