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Thallon is a lovely rural town, located 517km west of Brisbane along the Carnarvon Highway. The town is known for prime grain growing, including wheat, chickpeas and oats. Thallon’s first permanent grain silo was built in 1969 and in 1977 the two giant silos were constructed. A stroll down past the silos will bring you to Barney’s Beach on the banks of the Moonie River. The town park incorporating the memorial statue ‘Anzac Digger’ is a great place to rest and picnic - So, how do you know you have reached Thallon? Two giant grain silos!Casual parking is available in Pine Street. Free of charge, short and long term parking is at the Thallon Recreational Grounds, corner of Carnarvon Highway & Noondoo-Thallan Road for 96 hours. The dump point and potable water is also available at the recreational grounds.The Francis Hotel is the ultimate ‘one stop shop’ offering everything from delicious pub meals to groceries and even a post office, making Thallon the perfect place to base yourself when exploring the region. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBalonne Shire Visitor Information Centre114 St George’s Tce, St George, 4487Ph 07 4620 8877www.balonne.qld.gov.auNOTE: There is also tourist information available at Francis Hotel in Thallon.Casual Parking (near retail centre)Pine St ThallonShort & Long Term ParkingThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonNil cost, 96hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, power for additional charge.Dump PointThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonLat: -28.6325 Long: 148.8666Potable WaterThallon Recreational GroundsCnr Carnarvon Hwy & Noondoo-Thallon Rd, ThallonHospitalNearest Hospital is at St GeorgeDoctors SurgeryNearest Doctor is at St GeorgeDentistNearest Dentist is at St GeorgePharmacyNearest Pharmacy is at St GeorgeSupermarketConvenience Store, Pine St Thallon – 07 4625 9188

Situated 138 kilometres south-east of Perth, Brookton is a typical small wheatbelt town. With a population of only 576 (according to the 2006 census), the town today is a key agricultural centre for a rich mixed farming industry. The town also offers food, shopping and accommodation facilities for those looking for a place to stop and refuel.The Lions Park welcomes self-contained vehicles to park overnight at no charge. Vehicles must not exceed the 24-hour maximum stay. Pets are permitted on leads and access to bins is available. Potable water and a dump point can be located at the Brookton Caravan Park.Those looking to spend some time exploring all that the region has to offer, will not be disappointed with the array of local tourist attractions available. Visitors can keep busy by visiting the Old Railway Station and Pioneer Park, Nine Acre Rock, Boyagin Rock and Brookton Museum and Heritage Centre.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreBrookton Community Resource Centre89 Robinson Rd, BrooktonPh: 08 9642 1377Casual Parking (near retail centre)Robinson Rd, BrooktonShort Term ParkingLions Park, Brookton HwySelf-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, binsDump PointBrookton Caravan Park, Brookton Hwy via Stan Wall Memorial entranceLat: -32.369532, Long: 117.002317Potable WaterBrookton Caravan Park, Brookton Hwy via Stan Wall Memorial entranceHospitalNearest hospital is at Pingelly or BeverleyDoctors SurgeryLot 456 Whittington St – Ph: 08 9642 1485DentistNearest dentist is in NarroginPharmacyUnit 2/100 Brookton Hwy, Brookton – Ph: 08 9642 1991Supermarket113 Robinson Rd – Ph: 08 9642 1001

Casterton is located along the Glenelg River in Victoria, approximately 42 kilometres east of the South Australian border. The area surrounding Casterton is picturesque with its rolling hills, and sheep, cattle and dairy farms spread throughout the landscape. Casterton is famous for being the birthplace of the Kelpie, a working dog breed that originated in the early 1870s at the Warrock Homestead. The town celebrates its connection with the Kelpie by holding the Casterton Kelpie Muster each year and has also developed a walking trail that showcases 5 unique sculptures that depict the life and times of the Kelpie.RV travellers can enjoy a leisurely stay at the Ess Lagoon campground on McPherson Street. Up to 1 month stay is allowed, and there is no charge. A dump point and potable water can be found nearby at Island Park Caravan Park.Visitors to Casterton will discover many natural attractions in the area, including Bilstons Tree, a larger river red gum standing 40 metres high, and the ancient granite boulders called ‘Baileys Rocks’ within the Dergholm State Park.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre       3 Racecourse Rd, Casterton VICP: 03 5581 2070www.glenelg.vic.gov.auCasual Parking Murray St East, CastertonShort & Long Term Parking         Ess Lagoon, McPherson St, (max 1 month stay), nil charge, pets on leadDump Point        Island Park C/P, Casterton, adj to the C/P toilet blockPotable Water    Island Park C/P, CastertonHospital    63-69 Russell St, Casterton, ph 03 5554 2555Doctors Surgery         Russell House, 67-69 Russell St, Casterton, ph 03 5554 2655Dentist      TN Halloran, 218 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1228Pharmacy Casterton Pharmacy, 93 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1703Supermarket     Foodworks, 50 Henty St, Casterton, ph 03 5581 1003