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Whyalla is located 396km north-west of Adelaide and is the largest city in the Upper Spencer Gulf region. The town was founded in 1906 and was originally named Hummock Hill, and it was not until 1914 the town was renamed as Whyalla and was established as a port to ship iron. For a long time Whyalla was a steel and shipbuilding hub and is now experiencing a tourism renaissance based on its proud industrial history and natural phenomena, including the annual spawning of giant, luminescent cuttlefish each winter.Those visiting Whyalla can find short term parking at Weerona Bay Football & Sports Club, Stuart Park, Cartledge Ave for $10 per vehicle per night. There are no other facilities available here and parking is limited to 7 days. A dump point and potable water can be located at Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave. Whyalla boasts a fabulous Mediterranean style climate that provides around 300 days of clear and sunny skies each year, making this city the perfect place to visit. Spend a lazy afternoon swimming or windsurfing at the local beach, or fishing from the nearby jetty. At low tide, walk out to the ‘blue line’ to search for crabs. A short drive from town is the beautiful Point Lowly Peninsula and Lighthouse - the oldest building in the area. You can experience the heritage of the area at the Whyalla Martime Museum, featuring the largest permanently land-locked warship in Australia, or take a fully guided tour of the vast OneSteel Whyalla steelworks. As the regional shopping centre for the area, Whyalla has all the facilities you would expect from a major shopping area, with service stations open 24 hours a day, a myriad of dining venues and many other facilities. Tourist/Visitor Centre       Lincoln Hwy, Whyalla SAPh: 08 8645 7900www.whyalla.comCasual Parking       Jamieson St, between McBryde Tce & Horwood StShort Term Parking           Stuart Park (Weeroona Bay Football Club) Cartledge Ave, $10 pn, (7 days)Long Term Parking            Point Lowly Campground $5 pn, 14 days.Dump Point  Jubilee Park Showgrounds, Jenkins AvePotable Water          Jubilee Park, Jenkins Ave; Southern Information Bay, Lincoln Hwy; Point Lowly Campground; Whyalla Foreshore Marina, fish wash down tableHospital        Wood Terrace, Ph: 08 8648 8300Doctors Surgery     For Medical Services enquire at VICDentist           10 Forsyth St, Ph: 08 8644 0215; Playford Ave, Ph: 08 8645 8777; 55-59 Norrie Ave, Ph: 08 8645 9000; Cnr Nicholson & McDouall-Stuart Ave; (Westlands Shopping Centre), Ph: 08 8645 5045Pharmacy     Coles, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8645 9033 Supermarket IGA, McRitchie Cres, Ph: 08 8649 3003; Jenkins Friendly Grocer, Jenkins Ave, Ph: 08 8645 0692; OneStop Foodland, Flinders Ave, Ph: 08 8649 3100; Whyalla Foodland, Essington Lewis Ave, Ph: 08 8645 3300; Woolworths, Westland Shopping Centre, Ph: 08 8644 1677; Woolworths, Viscount Slim Ave, Ph: 08 8645 7851

Dimboola is located in the Wimmera region of Western Victoria, 334 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and half-way between Melbourne and Adelaide. The town is surrounded by fields of wheat and cereal crops, as well as numerous sheep farms, and it is these industries that have provided the livelihood of Dimboola since the mid 1800s. Several historical buildings can be found within the town, including the former Dimboola Court House, the Old Shire Hall, and the Victoria Hotel. The Recreation Reserve, situated at Lloyd Street in Dimboola, provides parking for self-contained vehicles at no cost. Additionally, access to potable water and a dump point is available nearby on Wimmera Street. With stunning sunsets, some of Australia’s unique wildlife, wide-open plains, wetlands and waterways, national parks, historic sites, and a friendly community, Dimboola is the perfect place for travellers to stop, play and stay.While in town be sure to visit the Dimboola Common, on the Wimmera River flood plains, in the area between the township and the river. The Dimboola Common includes historical settlement sites, a Chinese camp and market gardens. Just a few kilometres west of town, next to the Western Highway, you will find the infamous Pink Lake – a real treat and an attraction not to be missed.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Dim-E-Shop109 Lloyd St, Dimboola VICPh: 03 5389 1588Email: dim-e-shop@hotmail.comCasual Parking       Wimmera St; Lochiel St; Victoria St; car park at rear of Old Shire Hall, Lloyd St; Lloyd St; Bi-centennial Park, High StShort Term Parking           Dimboola Recreation Reserve, Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC.Dump Point  Wimmera St, Dimboola VICPotable Water          Wimmera St, Dimboola VICHospital        32-36 Anderson St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7100Doctors Surgery     Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5363 7111, Mon - Fri: 8.30am – 5.00pmPharmacy     Dimboola Guardian Pharmacy, 110 Lloyd St, Dimboola VIC, Ph: 03 5389 1552Supermarket            IGA Dimboola, Ph: 03 5389 1707

Tarpeena Sports Ground is located in the town of Tarpeena, in the Limestone Coast region of South Australia, and is situated on the Riddock Highway between Penola and Mount Gambier.For those travelling to Tarpeena, parking is available for self-contained vehicles only at Tarpeena Sports Ground for up to 7 days, with the request that guests leave a donation to Progress Association. Access to bins, toilets, covered seating, barbecue and potable water is available. A dump point is also located on-site. Cost: Donation to Progress Association appreciatedParking: Self-contained vehicles only, 7 days, pets on lead, mobile coverage, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterOpening Hours: 7 days