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Millicent is located in South Australia and is estimated to be about 469 kilometres west of Melbourne, 401 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, and 50 kilometres north of Mount Gambier. The town was first proclaimed in 1870 after a township was developed on the limestone ridge in the centre of the Millicent flats. It is named after Millicent Glen, daughter of the first Anglican Bishop of Adelaide and wife of one of the early pioneers. Millicent soon became well known as a major rural centre for the South Coast and population grew as pine plantations developed in the nearby ranges. Today, the local industries include paper and pulp manufacturing, as well as a variety of crops, such as blue gum and pine plantations.Visitors to Millicent can find overnight parking in rest areas north and south of the towns centre on the Princes Highway. Stays are free of charge and are limited to 24 hours. A dump point and potable water are located at the Visitors Information Centre.While in town you will be spoilt for choice; from the historical museums and native wildlife reserves to the walking trails and magnificent views of natural wonders, you will be planning your return visit before you have even left the region. The Living History Museum, located next door to the Information Centre, has evolved around the old school house. The Millicent, Victoriana, Aboriginal and Natural History rooms are located here and include over 20 fully restored horse drawn vehicles which are an impressive feature of the Museum.Tourist/Visitor Centre       1 Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent SAPh: 08 8733 0904Millicent@wattlerange.sa.gov.auwww.wattlerange.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent, 30 parking spots, tlts avail, (24hr)Short Term Parking           3.5km north of Millicent on left off Princes Hwy.  Max 1 night's stay, or5.7km south of Millicent on right off Princes Hwy. Max 1 night's stay Dump Point  Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, MillicentPotable Water          Millicent VIC, 1 Mount Gambier Rd, MillicentHospital        Mount Gambier Rd, Millicent, Ph: 08 8733 0100Doctors Surgery     Millicent Medical Clinic, 10 Short St, Ph: 08 8733 2200Pharmacy     Millicent Chemist & Glen St Pharmacy, George St, Ph: 08 8733 2614; Millicent Chemist & Glen St Pharmacy, Glen St, Ph: 08 8733 2059SupermarketWoolworths, Davenport St; Fosters Foodland, Kentish Place; IGA, George St

Farrell Flat is located in South Australia, approximately 22 kilometres south-west of Burra and 20 kilometres east of Clare. The town is home to a café, hotel, and grain silos and the main industry is the growing, collection and distribution of a variety of grains from surrounding farms. Just before harvest, the valley is a beautiful patchwork quilt of gold, purple and yellow.For those wishing to stay at Farrell Flat can do so at Farrell Flat Oval, free of charge. Parking is located near the Go-Kart shed, and a 72 hour time limit applies. Farrell Flat is a relaxing and quiet sanctuary. While in town, be sure to visit the family owned Farrell Flat Hotel, located in the main street, next to the grain silos.Parking: Southern end near Go-Kart track, 72hrs

Blanchetown is home to Lock No.1 on the Murray River, located 135 kilometres north-east of Adelaide. The town was one of the first river settlements in South Australia, and operated the Customs House where goods were cleared from passing through paddle steamers.Parking is permitted at the Old Ferry Landing on The Parade for up to 24 hours at no cost. Toilets, potable water and bins are provided at this location, and pets are permitted on leads. A dump point is available at Blanchetown Oval on South Terrace, and an additional source of potable water can also be found near the public toilets at Lock 1 Reserve.The township’s many charming heritage buildings can be explored on the Blanchetown Historical Walk. The Blanchetown Hotel is has been trading on its present site for 117 years, and is a perfect example of pioneer architecture. The hotel also hosts the famous ‘Yabby Races’ every Australia Day long weekend, a fun event and opportunity to mingle with the locals.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Blanchetown Internet & Information Café3 Shaw St, BlanchetownPh: 08 8540 5453Casual Parking       Blanchetown PO, 28-30 Egerton St & Lock 1 Reserve, The ParadeShort Term Parking           Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown, 24hrs, tlts, bins, mobile coverage, pets on lead, nil chargeDump Point  Blanchetown Oval, South TcePotable Water          Public Toilets at Old Ferry Landing, The Parade, Blanchetown.Hospital        No hospital, closest local ambulance is Waikerie or Swan ReachDoctors Surgery     32 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8564 2266 (Thurs)Pharmacy     Over the counter pharmaceutical products can be purchased from the supermarketSupermarket            Blanchetown Lucky 7 Supermarket, 2 Egerton St, Blanchetown, ph: 08 8540 5077