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Manilla is a town steeped in history and is the centre of a rich wheat-growing, wool, mixed farming and livestock district, at the junction of the Namoi and Manilla Rivers. It is situated 44 kilometres north of Tamworth on the Fossickers Way and 456 kilometres north of Sydney.For generations Manilla was a familiar campsite for Aboriginal families of the Kamilaroi Nation, the large Indigenous population inhabiting the central north-west region of NSW. The town was laid out in the early 1860s by Arthur Dewhurst. It was gazetted in 1863, although a major flood the following year swept away a number of buildings.You can experience a diverse range of activities in the Manilla district, including great fishing and water sports at Split Rock Dam (long-term parking is also available here) and Lake Keepit Recreation Area (an RV Friendly Destination™). Olives and other olive products such as oil are available to buy and taste at the Canberra Cafe, Manilla Street and platypus can be found in the Namoi and Manilla Rivers.Visit the Warrabah National Park, 35 kilometres north-east of Manilla, and enjoy the pools, rapids and bush walking tracks. It surrounds the Upper Namoi River, which traverses 18km of striking gorge country, where a number of large rapids flow gently past the car, camping and picnic area at the park entrance. Activities include bushwalking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, fishing and swimming.In Manilla Street you will find Royce Cottage and Museum, which has the Pioneer Gallery, a schoolhouse, a machinery museum and the original house.So be sure to relax, stay and enjoy what Manilla has to offer.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreManilla VIC, 197 Manilla St, Manilla NSWPh: 02 6785 1207visitmanilla@bigpond.comwww.visittamworth.comCasual Parking (near retail centre)Manilla St & behind the VIC in Alexander LaneShort Term ParkingManilla Freedom Camp, Namoi St, 72hoursLong Term ParkingSplit Rock Dam, (15km north of Manilla), $10.00 pn unpwr; $18.00 pn pwrDump PointCoronation Park, near the Charles St entrancePotable WaterBP Australia Ltd, Manilla RdHospitalManilla Dist Health Centre, Ph: 02 6785 4000Doctors Surgery113 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1095Pharmacy163 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1651Supermarket165 Manilla St, Ph: 02 6785 1104

The small farming community of Wickepin is found in the south-west corner of Western Australia, 214 kilometres from Perth. Wickepin is known for its excellent sheep studs, the most famous of which being the ‘Yarling Brook’ stud, founded in the 1940s by CG Russell. The town is also famous for the homestead of Albert Facey, author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ and a Gallipoli veteran.The Wickepin RV 24hr Rest Area on Wogolin Road provides free camping for self contained vehicles with a free dump point and potable water available at the Wickepin Caravan Park. Visitors to Wickepin will find many beautiful lakes in the area, including Lake Toolibin - the largest freshwater lake in the district, and home to the endangered Freckled duck and Night heron. Also nearby is Harrismith, famous for its wildflowers during the spring months.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreWickepin Community Resource Centre24 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin WAPh: 08 9888 1500www.wickepin.crc.net.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Wogolin Rd, opp all shops & businessesShort Term ParkingWickepin RV 24hr Rest Area, Wogolin Rd, free, pet friendly, self contained only, toilets, fuel available close by.Long Term ParkingWickepin Caravan Park, 7 Fisher Street, $22pvpn unpowered site, water, pets welcome on leadsDump PointWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, Wickepin(Lat Long: -32.7807, 117.5033)Potable WaterWickepin C/P, 7 Fisher St, WickepinDoctors SurgeryWickepin Health Centre (Nursing Post), Johnston St, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1104, HACC, registered nurse, health promotion, child health clinics, immunisation, mental healthDentistNearest dentist is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinPharmacyNearest pharmacy is in Narrogin – 38km from WickepinSupermarketEwen Rural Supplies, 38 Wogolin Rd, Wickepin, Ph 08 9888 1002

Murgon is nestled at the foot of Boat Mountain, in the lush Burnett Valley. Shaped like an upturned boat, the Boat Mountain Conservation Park offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region.Murgon offers short-term parking at Murgon Free Camp for up to 48 hours. At no cost, the camp offers RV travellers the perfect base with access to toilets, showers, bins and potable water all on-site. A dump point is located nearby along Kreb Street.With so much to see and do within the region, visitors will enjoy every minute of their stay in Murgon. There are numerous award winning wineries nearby offering a wide array of locally crafted wines and dining options. Additionally, Bjelke-Peterson dam offers some of the best inland fishing sites for those of interest, holding an annual fishing competition each year.Tourist/Visitor Information CentreMurgon Visitor Information CentreCBD Lamb St, MurgonPh: 07 4189 9387www.discoversouthburnett.com.auCasual Parking (near retail centre)Lamb St, outside VIC. Additional parking available in Krebs St, MurgonShort Term ParkingMurgon Free Camp, Kreb St Murgon48hrs, nil charge, pets on lead, mobile coverage, showers, bins, toilets, covered seating, BBQ, waterDump PointMurgon Free Camp3 Kreb St, MurgonLat: -26.242186, Long: 151.937557Potable WaterMurgon Free Camp, 3 Kreb St MurgonHospitalCoronation Dr – Ph: 07 4168 1444Doctors Surgery43 Stephens St West, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 2722Dentist101 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1540Pharmacy111 Lamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 1022SupermarketLamb St, Murgon – Ph: 07 4168 3411