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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

Bathurst, gateway to central New South Wales, is located at the junction of three highways – the Great Western, Mid Western and Mitchell Highways. It is a beautiful city located beside the Macquarie River, with a town centre that features historic buildings and leafy parks. Bathurst was declared a town site in 1815, making it Australia’s first inland settlement, and the town boomed after the discovery of gold there in the mid 1800’s. It is renowned for its history and you will have fun wandering the streets discovering the plaques, monuments, parks and buildings that contribute to the story of Bathurst. The Visitor Information Centre has maps of self-guided walks and heritage drives for the city and the region, as well as information on where to throw in a line or spread out your picnic blanket. They also have a fully restored Cobb & Co coach. For more history on the region visit the Bathurst District Historical Society, which is housed in the very impressive Courthouse building. In addition there is also the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, which includes a complete T-Rex skeleton. For those more interested in the modern day, you can drive around the Mount Panorama motor-racing circuit. At the bottom, visit the National Motor Racing Museum and look out for the photo opportunity just outside, where you can become ‘King of the Mountain’. Just outside of Bathurst are the historic gold villages of Hill End, Sofala and Wattle Flat, as well as the heritage listed Rockley and Trunkey Creek, gateway to the lovely Abercrombie Caves. Each village has its own stories for you to uncover while you mingle with the locals, visit the cemeteries and ramble the country roads.The city of Bathurst has all the modern conveniences and businesses to complement your travels, with a nice mix of boutiques, shops and major retail outlets. A dump point is located at Caravan Solutions in Corporation Avenue and parking is available at Berry Park on Lions Club Drive.Bathurst is a great location to use as a base while you explore the surrounding areas. There’s heaps to do, lots of places to explore and characters to meet.Tourist/Visitor CentreBathurst VIC, 1 Kendall Ave, Bathurst NSWPh: 02 6332 1444visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au www.visitbathurst.com.au Casual ParkingCouncil car park, Elizabeth St (behind McDonalds); Bathurst Visitor Information Cenre, 1 Kendall Ave (opposite Showground); Lower end of Howick St for vehicles over 11mShort & Long Term ParkingBerry Park, Lions Club DrvDump PointBathurst Regional Council Waste Water Treatment Works. Morrisset StMon-Fri: 8am–3pm, Sat, Sun & public Hols: 8am-12pmPotable WaterBathurst VIC, 1 Kendall AveHospitalHowick St, Ph: 02 6339 5311Doctors Surgery123 Howick St, Ph: 02 6332 4266; 46 Keppel St, Ph: 02 6331 7077; 115 George St, Ph: 02 6332 5355; 116 Russell St, Ph: 02 6331 2266; Cnr Marsden Lane & Gilmore St, Ph: 02 6332 5857; Cnr Suttor St & Wark Pde, Ph: 02 6332 5500Dentist104 Piper St, Ph: 02 6331 3364; 3/90 Keppel St, Ph: 02 6331 3699; 154 Bentinck St, Ph: 02 6331 7877PharmacyShop 18, Stockland Centre, Ph: 02 6331 9033; Metro Plaza, Ph: 02 6331 2599; George St, Ph: 02 6331 4033; Wark Pde, Ph: 02 6331 3190; 165 Howick St, Ph: 02 6331 2955; Shop MM4, Bathurst City Centre, Ph: 02 6332 6008 Supermarket Coles, Bathurst Chase, William St; Aldi, Russell St; Woolworths, Bathurst City Centre & Stockland Centre

Westonia is located in Western Australia’s wheat belt, 316 kilometres east of Perth and 306 kilometres west of Kalgoorlie. The town is renowned for its vast open skies, breathtaking granite outcrops, stunning natural woodlands and beautiful wildflowers. Westonia has a firm heritage focus, boasting historic buildings that have been lovingly restored. All new buildings constructed on the main street have also been constructed in a 1920s historic style, while the town’s streets are wrapped in impressive native gardens.St Luke’s Church offers a parking area for up to 48 hours, free of charge. There are bins provided and pets on a lead are permitted. A dump point can be found nearby on the corner of Westonia-Carrabin Road and Boodarockin Road, and the Westonia Caravan Park provides free potable water.For those who are interested in history, the Hood-Penn Museum is located on the main street. The museum features a range of different scenes showcasing early life in the Shire, as well as a vibrating interactive mine tunnel.Tourist/Visitor Centre          Shire of Westonia36 Wolfram St, Westonia WAPh: 08 9046 7063Email: library@westonia.wa.gov.auwww.westonia.wa.gov.au Casual Parking          Wolfram St, between Kaolin St & Gold St intersectionsShort Term Parking  St Lukes Church parking area, 69 Wolfram St, Westonia WA, (48 hours), bins, pets on lead OKDump Point   Cnr Westonia-Carrabin Rd & Boodarockin Rd, Westonia WAPotable Water            Westonia Caravan Park, Lot 500 Wolfram St, Westonia WA, Ph: 08 9046 7063Doctors Surgery       Shire of Westonia Doctors Surgery, a Nurse Practitioner attends Shire of Westonia Offices most wks on Wed & a GP comes every six weeksSupermarket  Westonia General Store, Wolfram St, Westonia WA, Ph: 08 9046 7041