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Mangowine Homestead is an historic homestead in Nungarin, Western Australia, built by Charles and Jane Adams. It comprises a cottage built in approximately 1876, and has an adjacent building that was constructed in 1889 as an inn. In 1968, the granddaughter of Charles and Janes, Olive Warwick, handed the property over to the National Trust of Australia and was later opened to the public in 1973. The Homestead offers parking at a cost of $12 per vehicle per night for an unpowered site and $22 per vehicle per night for a powered site. The time limit is negotiable. Please note, Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088.Cost: Unpowered $12pvpn, Powered $22pvpnParking: NegotiableOpening Hours: Mon – Fri: 1pm to 4pm, Sat – Sun: 10am to 2pm & 1pm to 4pm. Opening times can be subject to change, confirm with the property or National Trust Headquarters in Perth, ph: 08 9321 6088

Molong is a charming little town located approximately 36km north of Orange and was originally established as a police and military outpost by Charles Sturt in 1828. Known for its strong agricultural production, Molong specialises in farming grain and grazing. The wine industry within this region is also highly productive with numerous cellar doors to attract visitors. The town is steep in history with many sites to see during a visit. Just east of the town, off the Mitchell Highway, is the grave of Yuringah. Yuringah was an Aboriginal tracker who accompanied Sir Thomas Mitchell, on his 1864 expedition. Molong is also home to the Packham Pear, which was first cultivated in the area in 1896 by Charles Packham.This RV Friendly Town has everything you could need during your short stay. Short term parking is available at the Rotary Park RTA Rest Area No.8, just off the Mitchell Highway. Available for self-contained vehicles only, RVs are permitted to park in the area for up to 24 hours. There is access to bins, toilets, and covered seating at nil cost. For those wishing to stay in the area a little longer, Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial Reserve Rest Area offers parking for up to 48 hours. Here, visitors have access to bins and covered seating at nil cost, with pets on leads permitted.With many other highlights in town, such as poet Banjo Paterson’s childhood home and the ancient caves of Borenore Kast Conservation Area, there is plenty to see and do in the little town of Molong.Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        Molong Yarn Craft Cottage79 Bank St, Molong0459 481 495www.yarnmarketcoachhouse.comCasual Parking       Gidley St adjacent to the Village Green & Molong Railway StationShort Term Parking           Rotary Park RTA Rest Area No.8, off Mitchell Hwy Molong; self-contained vehicles only, 24hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, covered seating, nil charge and Kingsley Fairbridge Memorial Reserve Rest Area, Mitchell Hwy Molong; 48hrs, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, covered seating, nil chargeDump Point  Molong Caravan Park, Watson St Molong Lat: -33.090801Long: 148.870642Potable Water          Molong Caravan Park, Watson St Molong Various water points away from dump pointHospital        Molong Health Service, 140 King St Molong – 02 6392 3300Doctors Surgery     Molong Medical Practice, Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8579Dentist           Dr Andrew Green, 93 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8033Pharmacy     Molong Pharmacy, 43 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8669Supermarket            Spar Supermarket, 27-33 Bank St Molong – 02 6366 8062

Cootamundra is a thriving, lively shire, set within a natural environment. With wide tree lined streets, many parks and undulating countryside, this town is picturesque all year round. RV travellers visiting the area will find short term free parking is located at Pioneer Park. Here you can stay for up to 96 hours and your pets are more than welcome. A dump point is located at Apex Park, and potable water is also available nearby. As the birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, there’s plenty to see and explore for cricket fans. Take a stroll along the Cricket Captain’s Walk and admire the bronze sculptures of some of Australia’s Test Cricket Captains. The Bradman’s Birthplace museum is also a must for visitors, offering plenty of information and memorabilia about Australia’s greatest batsman. Tourist/Visitor Information CentreCootamundra Visitors Information & Heritage CentreHovell StPh: 02 6940 2190www.cgra.nsw.gov.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Hovell St adjacent to the VICShort & long Term ParkingPioneer ParkBack Brawlin RdSelf-contained vehicles only, 96hrs, nil charge, pets on leadDump PointApex Park, Hurley StLat: -34.644783  Long: 148.025138Potable WaterNear the dump point at Apex Park, Hurley StHospitalMackay St – Ph: 02 6942 0444Doctors SurgeryMedical Centre, Mackay St – Ph: 02 6942 0222Dentist91 Wallendoon St – Ph: 02 6942 1700PharmacyAmcal, 218 Parker St – Ph: 02 6942 2850SupermarketWoolworths, Bourke St – Ph: 02 6942 5000