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Wallaroo is located 160km north-west of Adelaide on the western side of the York Peninsula. Wallaroo is one of three Copper Triangle towns famed for their historic shared copper mining industry, and known together as 'Little Cornwall,' the other two being Kadina and Moonta. The towns first copper smelter was lit in 1861, after which the industry flourished, and the township grew rapidly. Wallaroo began shipping refined copper in 1862 and within just six years over 100 tonnes were produced weekly.Those visiting Wallaroo can find short-term parking at Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace. Parking is $6 per vehicle per night for self-contained vehicles only and is limited to 24 hours. Visitors are able to pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machine.Local events include the annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, the Kernewek Lowender, Paskeville Field Days, and the Copper Coast Marina Festival. Historic buildings include the former Tipara Lighthouse (1877), Cornucopia Hotel (1862), Town Hall (1902), Old Railway Station (1914), Caroline Carleton’s residence (c1870), Court House (1865), Customs House (1862), the Seaman’s Recreation Centre (c1880) and Hughes Chimneystack, the only above ground reminder of the chimneys and furnaces erected by the Wallaroo Mining and Smelting Company. The Wallaroo Heritage and Nautical Museum in the old post office (1865) contains extensive historical maritime displays and local tours and guides for groups can be booked here.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Farm Shed Museum & Tourist Centre (20km), 50 Moonta Rd, Kadina SAPh: 08 8821 2333thefarmshed@coppercoast.sa.gov.auwww.coppercoast.sa.gov.auCasual Parking       Owen TerraceShort Term Parking           Wallaroo Rest Area, 11 Cornish Terrace, self-contained vehicles, (24hr) unpwr $6.00 pvpn, pay by purchase of a boat ramp ticket from the Wallaroo Boat Ramp ticket machineDump Point  Victoria St, adj BP service stationPotable Water          Heritage DrvHospital        Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 0200Doctors Surgery     Ernest Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2644Dentist           Doswell Terrace, Kadina, Ph: 08 8821 1300Pharmacy     45 Owen Terrace, Ph: 08 8823 2524Supermarket            Foodland, 50 Hughes St, Ph: 08 8823 2990

Weethalle is a small rural farming community known for cropping and sheep farming. It is also commonly known for the breathtaking Weethalle Silo Art, which is responsible for attracting many visitors to the region. Travellers looking for a place to stay will find short-term parking at the Weethalle Showgrounds. Powered sites are available for a low-cost of $10 per vehicle per night, and guests can negotiate their length of stay. Showers and toilets can also be accessed at the grounds, as well as a dump point and potable water. While in town, pay a visit to one of Weethalle’s finest establishments. The Road Kill Grillz offers amazing meals, and their hamburgers are an absolute must. Do not let its name deter you, they offer some of the tastiest meals in town. If you appreciate silo art, enjoy great hospitality and want to explore the central west region of NSW, visit this small town on your next trip.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        West Wyalong Visitor Information Centre6 Shire Street, West WyalongPh: 02 6972 2266www.blandshire.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)       Mid Western Highway, Main St through townShort & Long Term Parking           Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground Rd$10pvpn power, negotiable stay limit, showers, toilets, water, bins, powerDump Point  Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground RdLat: -33.869199, Long: 146.623282Potable Water          Weethalle Showgrounds, Showground RdHospital        Nearest hospital is West WyalongDoctors Surgery     Nearest doctor surgery is West WyalongDentist           Nearest dentist is West WyalongPharmacy     Nearest pharmacy is West WyalongSupermarket            13/15 Mid Western Highway

Barellan is a small quiet village located on the Burley Griffin Way, a short distance from the Newell Highway. With its broad and easy-to-navigate streets, Barellan makes it easy to enjoy all it has to offer, such as the beautiful historic pub, café, grocery store and local swimming pool. For those passing through town and looking for a secure place to set up camp, Barellan Showground offers visitors the perfect short and long term parking options. The showground offers non-powered sites for just $10 per vehicle per night and powered sites for just $15 per vehicle per night. Visitors can negotiate their intended length of stay, and showers, toilets and water are also available. A dump point is also located on-site and pets are permitted on leads.In 2009, Barellan celebrated its centenary with the construction of The Big Tennis Racquet, which is a fantastic photo opportunity, so don’t forget your camera. The town once lent their tennis racquets to Evonne Goolagong in her early days of tennis, ultimately giving her the opportunity to become the champion player she grew up to be. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreNarrandera Visitors CentreCadell St, NarranderaPh: 02 6959 5545www.narrandera.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Yapunyah St, BarellanShort & Long Term ParkingBarellan Showground, Showground RdNegotiable stay limit, pets on lead, showers, toilets, power and water. $10pvpn non power, $15pvpn poweredDump PointMyall St beside Barellan HallLat: -34.285188 Long: 146.571446Barellan Showground also has a dump pointPotable WaterBarellan Showground, Showground RdHospitalNearest hospital is at LeetonDoctors SurgeryNearest doctor is at LeetonDentistNearest dentist is at LeetonPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Ardlethan or YendaSupermarket100 Yapunyah St, Barellan