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Keith is a small farming town in the south-east of South Australia, 225 kilometres from Adelaide. Located at the intersection of the Dukes Highway and the Riddoch Highway, Keith is known as the gateway to the Limestone Coast. The township of Keith was proclaimed in 1889 with agriculture as its base. The region was once known as the Ninety Mile Desert however thanks to modern farming techniques it has been transformed. The underground aquifer allows for significant irrigation to take place in the area. Local artist James Darling created a water feature titled ‘Circle Work’ in the town centre. The art piece celebrates the vital cycle of water through the Australian landscape. Keith is known as the Lucerne capital of Australia. Herds of sheep and cattle make up the majority of livestock while crops of wheat, barley, small seeds and olives are also grown.Visitors to Keith can find short and long-term parking at Keith Showground, cnr Emu Flat Rd & Showground Pde. Sites are available for $15 per vehicle per night and stays are limited to 72 hours. Permits are obtainable from the caretaker & include access to toilets, potable water & showers.Keith has many attractions including museums, vineyards, wineries, art galleries, parks and gardens. Mount Monster and Ngarkat Conservation Parks are home to western grey kangaroos and emu as well as more than 120 species of birds. A number of walking trails provide close encounters with the wildlife. Panoramic views from Mount Monster showcase the spectacular beauty of the surrounding areas. The annual Keith Show is held in early October and exhibitions include livestock, poultry, produce arts and crafts, show dogs, equestrian events and more.Tourist/Visitor Centre       43 Woolshed St, Bordertown SAPh: 08 8752 0700bordertownvic@tatiara.sa.gov.auwww.visittatiara.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Tolmer Terrace, adj to Heritage St & Anzac TerraceShort Term Parking           Keith Showground, cnr Emu Flat Rd & Showground Pde, (72hr), $15.00pvpn unpowered & $25pvpn powered, permit obtainable from caretaker & incl access to toilets, potable water & showers. Ph:0428 124 093. All travellers welcome.Dump Point  Keith Caravan Park, Naracoorte RdPotable Water          Keith Caravan Park, Naracoorte RdHospital        35 Hill Ave, Ph: 08 8755 1555Doctors Surgery     35 Hill Ave, Ph: 08 8755 1766Dentist           Tolmer Terrace, Ph: 08 8755 1835Pharmacy     26 Hender St, Ph: 08 8755 1259Supermarket            IGA, 35 Hender St, Ph: 08 8755 1270

Monto is a small rural township of approximately 1300 residents, located 497 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The town was a fully planned soldier and pioneer settlement town proclaimed in 1924 as part of the Land Development Scheme. Today, many impressive heritage buildings remain, including the Shire Hall with its classic art deco design. Monto maintains a diverse farming industry including beef cattle, Lucerne growing, pig production, grain, timber and dairying.The Monto Community Rest Area on Newton Street allows parking for up to 72 hours for a fee of $5 per vehicle, per night. A dump point, potable water, bins, toilets, covered seating and BBQ facilities are all provided at the site.Visitors to Monto will find its natural surrounding beauty the main attraction. 12 kilometres north of Monto is the Cania Gorge National Park. The gorge showcases dramatic caves, gullies and sandstone cliffs, and offers walking trails that range from 300m to a 5.6 kilometre circuit. Lake Cania is an ideal spot for recreational fishing, and is well stocked with Australian bass, yellow belly and silver perch.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Pioneer Cottage Information CentreLister St, Monto QLDP: 1300 696 272www.montomagic.weebly.comCasual Parking       Top of Newton St & bottom of Newton St in Lister St; Parkland, MontoShort & Long Term Parking        Monto Community Rest Area, bottom of Newton St, $5pvpn, (72hrs), bins, tlts, c/seating, BBQ, waterDump Point  Bottom of Newton St; or, Flinders / Kennedy St boundaries in showgroundsPotable Water          Parkland & RV Dump Point, Bottom of Newton St, MontoHospital        Flinders St, A3 Country Way, Monto, 07 4166 9300Doctors Surgery     Monto Medical Practice, 35 Flinders St, Monto, 07 4166 1212Dentist           Monto Dental Clinic, 35 Flinders St, Monto, 07 4166 9360Pharmacy     Newton St, Monto, 07 4166 1260Supermarket            IGA, 30 Newton St, Monto, 07 4166 1516; Foodworks, 50 Lister St, Monto, 07 4166 1434

Railton is a small town located 20km inland from Devonport, on the north-west coast of Tasmania. The town was originally named Redwater Creek, and became Railton after the construction of the tramway line in the 1860s. Early settlers to the area, mainly farmers and timber workers, lived in slab huts and by the 1900s, Railton had a flourishing timber trade with two sawmills. The towns wide main street was originally built for the bullock teams making their way to the railway station to unload the produce and timber, while the cement works and lime works give an insight into the past of the town.Railway Park which is located on The Esplanade, just off Foster Street, offers those with self-contained vehicles parking for up to 96 hours. Sites are free of charge, and visitors will have access to a dump point and potable water. Railton is a fantastic place to visit and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture that the town has on offer. The Looking Glass Cottage is a magical experience of fibre optic displays. The cottage houses many animated fibre optic lamps, Christmas trees and decorations and gift ideas from lava and glitter lamps. The Looking Glass Cottage also has the Visitor Information Centre, where free guided tours of the topiary can be arranged. The nearby streams and Mersey River offer trout and fly fishing and swimming. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Railton VIC, 5 Pioneer Cres, Sheffield TASPh: 03 6491 1036kvic@kentish.tas.gov.auwww.sheffieldcradleinfo.com.au or www.kentish.tas.gov.auCasual Parking       Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonShort Term Parking           Railway Park, Esplanade, Railton (96hr)CMCA RV Park - 15 Esplanade, $3.00 per site per night and an additional fee of $2.00 per person per night (members), $15pvpvn non CMCA Members, 14 night max stay in any 21 day period, dump point, potable water, pets on lead welcomeDump Point  Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonPotable Water          Railway Park, Esplanade, RailtonHospital        Bass Hwy, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 5111Doctors Surgery     Medical Centre, 1 Henry St Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1166Pharmacy     33 Foster St, Railton TAS, PH: 03 6496 1023Supermarket            IGA, 46 Main St, Sheffield, Ph: 03 6491 1306; IGA, 79 Gilbert St, Latrobe, Ph: 03 6426 1151