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Childers is located in southern Queensland, at the junction of the Bruce and Isis Highways. The township lies 325 kilometres north of Brisbane and 52 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg. This historical town is positioned on a ridge with magnificent views overlooking thousands of hectares of vivid green sugarcane and avocado farms. Childers offer wide, tree-lined streets with a relaxed and welcoming country atmosphere. Visitors can step back in time as they visit the town’s many historical buildings, some well over 100 years old.Those visiting Childers can find short-term parking at Childers Overnight Stay Area and park for up to 20 hours. Additional parking is also available at Apple Tree Creek, as well as the Sugar Bowl Caravan Park. A dump point and potable water can be found along Crescent Street.Just seven kilometres north of Childers on the Bruce Highway is the delightfully named rural township of Apple Tree Creek, and nearby Woodgate Beach offers an unspoilt coastal playground for visitors seeking peace and quiet.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Childers VIC, 72 Churchill St, Childers QLD07 4153 8888childersvisitors@bundaberg.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Crescent StShort Term Parking           Childers Overnight Stay Area (20hr) and Apple Tree Creek, (20hr)Dump Point  Crescent StPotable Water          Crescent StHospital        44 Broadhurst St, Ph: 07 4126 1733Doctors Surgery     Ashbury Lane, Ph: 07 4126 1635; 66 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2922Dentist           88 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1666Pharmacy     60 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308Supermarket            IGA, 114 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 1308; Woolworths, 111 – 115 Churchill St, Ph: 07 4126 2845

Cohuna is situated in the Loddon Murray Region of Northern Victoria, approximately 280 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Cohuna is a picturesque town in a natural setting, on the banks of Gunbower Creek and only a 10 minute drive to the Murray River. The bridge that crosses Gunbower Creek provides access to Gunbower Island, which is comprised of the Gunbower National Park and State Forest, home to over 160 species of native water birds and numerous species of native animals.Visitors to Cohuna have access to RV parking at Garden Park for up to 72 hours. There is no fee to stay, and pets on leads are welcome. A free dump point can be found on Cohuna Island Road (opposite entrance to the Holiday Park), and potable water is accessible on King George Street. The Cohuna Golf Course also offers long-term stays with a negotiable time limit for $10 per vehicle per night which includes the use of all club house facilities.With an array of water and nature based activities on offer in Cohuna, visitors will find plenty to do to fill in several days. Canoeing, bird watching, bushwalking and picnicing are just some of the pastimes enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Gateway to Gannawarra Visitor Info Centre90 King George St, Cohuna, VICP: 03 5456 2047www.gannawarra.vic.gov.auCasual Parking       90 King George St, CohunaShort Term Parking           Garden Park, Cohuna Island Rd, pets on lead, (72hrs), nil chargeLong Term Parking            Cohuna Golf Course, 48 Golf Rd, (neg hrs), $10pvpn, inc use of all club house facs & discounted golfDump Point  Cohuna Island Rd, opp entrance to the Cohuna Waterfront Holiday ParkPotable Water          90 King George St, CohunaHospital        144-158 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 5300Doctors Surgery     111 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2609Dentist           23 King Edward St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 4554Pharmacy     63-67 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2223Supermarket            45-51 King George St, Cohuna, ph 03 5456 2200

Wedderburn is a small farming community located in the Loddon Shire in central Victoria. It is 75 kilometres north-west of Bendigo and 33 kilometres south-east of Charlton. Gold was first discovered in the region in 1852 and 80% of all major gold nuggets found in the world are said to come from within a 40 kilometres radius of Wedderburn. Prospecting is still popular and detectors are available to hire if you are keen to try your luck while in town.Casual parking is available at Travellers Rest, Chapel Street, and for those wishing to stay in town a little longer, short and long-term parking is available at Hard Hill Tourist Reserve. There is no fee stay here, however stays are limited to 96 hours. A dump point and potable water can be found at Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital Street. Wedderburn is a beautiful little town rich in history and culture. The town has many aged buildings including the hotel dating from 1855, and the museum/general store. Local events include the annual Minelab Wedderburn Detector Jamboree held in March, the Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend, the Historical Engines and Machinery Rally in September, and the Christmas Tree Festival in December. Other nearby attractions include Mt Korong Scenic Reserve, Nardoo Creek Walking Track, Skinners Flat, The Granites (Mount Egbert) and Wychitella Forest Park.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Loddon VIC, 24 Wilson St, Wedderburn VICPh: 03 5494 3489loddonvisitorinformation@loddon.vic.gov.auwww.loddon.vic.gov.au Casual Parking       Travellers Rest, Chapel StShort & Long Term Parking           Park is open again but must be fully self-contained and no amenities are availableHard Hill Tourist Reserve, see VIC for hot water, 96hrDump Point  Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St - There is now a donation charge to use this dump point. Council is currently working on an alternative arrangement for CMCA members.Potable Water          Wedderburn Pioneer Caravan Park, Hospital St & Hard Hill Tourist ReserveHospital        Hospital St, Inglewood, Ph: 03 5431 7000, (30km)Doctors Surgery     68 High St, Ph: 03 5494 3511, Mon–Thu 9am–5pm, Fri 9am–12pmDentist           5 Sagels La, Ph: 03 5494 3683Pharmacy     71 High St, Wedderburn, Ph: 03 5494 3309Supermarket            Foodworks, Kerr St, Ph: 03 5494 3100