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THIS IS ALSO AN RV FRIENDLY DESTINATIONCost: Powered $15pvpnParking: Pets on lead, water, 24hrs

Wandoan is located just off the Leichhardt Highway in Queensland, approximately 340km west-north-west of Brisbane. The town is a small community consisting of approximately 700 people and is the centre for the local cattle industry. Visitors are able to explore the social history and culture of Wandoan through a self-guided Heritage Trail, which includes the Juandah Heritage Site, public art features, and the Waterloo Plain Environmental Park. The park is home to a large variety of birdlife and local and native flora.Those visiting Wandoan can find short-term parking at Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West Street. There is no fee to stay here and parking is limited to 48 hours. Pets on a lead are permitted. Visitors who wish to stay and explore the area for an extended period of time can find long-term parking at Wandoan Showgrounds, Roche Creek Rd. There is also no fee to stay here, however parking is limited to a maximum of 7 days. Pets are also permitted here, provided they are on a lead. A dump point and potable water are located in Jerrard Street. Wandoan is the perfect place for RV travellers to base themselves as the historical town offers so must history and culture. Visitors are encouraged to visit the Wandoan Visitors Information Centre to access local knowledge of the region.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Wandoan Visitor Information Centre & Craft ShopZupp Rd, Wandoan QLDPh: 07 4627 5227Casual Parking       Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West St; Wandoan Cultural Centre, Henderson Rd; O’Sullivan Park/Visitor Information Centre, Zupp Rd; CBD, Royd StShort Term Parking           Waterloo Plain Environmental Park, West St, Wandoan QLD, (48hr), toilets, showers, pets on lead, nil costLong Term Parking            Wandoan Showgrounds, Roche Creek Rd, Wandoan QLD, (max 7 nights), nil cost, (3km), pets on leadDump Point  Jerrard St, Wandoan QLDPotable Water          Jerrard St, Wandoan QLDHospital        Wandoan Health Centre, Henderson Rd, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 4627 4444, open Mon – Fri: 8am – 4.30pm (staffed by a registered nurse & visiting allied health professionals utilise the centre)Doctors Surgery     Wandoan Health Centre, Henderson Rd, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 4627 4444, open Mon – Fri: 8am – 4.30pm (staffed by a registered nurse & visiting allied health professionals utilise the centre)Pharmacy     Wandoan Pharmacy, Royds St, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 07 4627 4191Supermarket            Wandoan Foodworks, Royds St, Wandoan QLD, Ph: 07 4627 4440

Eidsvold is located 425 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 230 kilometres west of Maryborough on the A3, Australia’s Country Way (Burnett Highway). The town was founded in 1848 by European Settlers Thomas and Charles Archer, and the town takes its name from Eidsvoll, a town in Norway where the Constitution of Norway was signed. Archer Homestead, the home of the pioneering settlers, rests on the banks of the Burnett River and remains just as it was over 100 years ago. The Eidsvold Historical Complex is home to a fine collection of historic buildings, including the Knockbreak Homestead, the original Clonave Homestead, and Riverleigh Cottage, which houses memorabilia, including the Eidsvold Soldiers corner, a display of photographs, medals and equipment from the various wars, traditional owners’ artefacts, slates, desks and other school equipment, and a manual telephone exchange.Visitors to Eidsvold can find short-term parking at the RM Williams Centre. Sites are $10.40 per vehicle per night, and this rate includes access to toilets and potable water. The dump point is located on the Corner of Burnett Hwy & Esplanade Street, in Merv Hamilton Park, (next to the pool).Eidsvold is home to the RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre which honours this great Australian who lived at ‘Rockybar’ Eidsvold from 1955 to 1972. The Centre showcases the achievements of RM Williams, reflects his passion for bush lore and promotes rural job opportunities through education and skill development. Through this special place, RM Williams’ deep and abiding love of the bush lives on.Tourist/Visitor Centre       RM Williams Australian Bush Learning Centre & Visitor Information, 23767 Gayndah-Monto Rd, Eidsvold QldPh: 1300 696 272admin@northburnett.qld.gov.au.Casual Parking       Moreton St & the Rest Area off the Burnett Hwy on the southern edge of Eidsvold TownshipShort Term Parking           RM Williams Centre, toilets, potable water, no pwr, $10.40 PVPN.Long Term Parking            Tolderodden Conservation Park, permit required, $6.55pppn; Wuruma Dam 2 weeks free camping.Dump Point  Corner Burnett Hwy & Esplanade St in Merv Hamilton Park next to poolPotable Water          RM Williams CentreHospital        Theodore Rd, Ph: 07 4165 7100Doctors Surgery     10 Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1288Pharmacy     Moreton St, Ph 07 4165 1444Supermarket            Foodworks, Moreton St, Ph: 07 4165 1207