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Blyth is a small town 132 kilometres north of Adelaide and 13 kilometres from the famous Clare Valley wine-growing region. Although the population is only 306, the town thrives on its strong community spirit. The climate and soil in Blyth provide ideal conditions for the farming of wheat, barley, legumes, sheep, cattle and pigs. Sport also plays a big part in the lives of locals, with several sporting clubs in town. Blyth Town Oval can accommodate motorhomes of all sizes and allows parking for up to 96 hours at no charge. Barbecues and covered seating are available a short walk away at the Padnaindi Reserve, and bins are located at the oval.Blyth provides conveniences for the RV traveller including a post office and public hotel. Visitors can visit the Blyth Cinema on Friday and Saturday nights, with movies showing at 8pm.Cost: Nil costParking: 96hrs, c/seating, bins, water, BBQ (please note that the BBQ & most of the c/seating is at Padnaindi Reserve)Opening Hours: 7 days

Taroom is a picturesque country town situated on the Dawson River. It lies halfway along the Leichhardt Highway, the most direct route to the Capricorn Coast from Goondiwindi. Taroom offers visitors many outdoor activities. There is a river walk from the caravan park, and Gilbert’s Lookout is a must for a wonderful vista of the town, river and surrounding countryside. Golf, lawn bowls, tennis, horse racing and polocrosse are offered throughout the year. The agricultural show is held on the first weekend in May, with rodeos and camp drafts also held throughout the year. Visitors enjoy fishing on the Dawson River and at Glebe Weir, a popular boating and camping spot where a fishing competition is held each Queen’s Birthday weekend. Several parks in the area provide the traveller with an array of wonderful experiences. The Lake Murphy Conservation Park has camping and a picnic ground, and the road in passes an area abundant with Livistona palms, which are unique to this area. Expedition National Park has the spectacular ‘cattle dip’ – a permanent waterhole in the gorge, steep sandstone cliffs 100 metres high, Aboriginal cultural sites and marked walking tracks. Isla Gorge National Park is renowned for its bushwalking and panoramic views.Visitors to Taroom can find short-term parking at the Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St. There is no fee to stay here, and parking is limited to 48 hours.  A dump point is located at Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey Street, and potable water is obtainable at the showground, located in Cranmer Street.So come, stay, and enjoy the history and natural treasures while experiencing the laid-back lifestyle, open roads and the bush.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Taroom District Development Assoc Inc, 10 Yaldwyn St, Taroom QLDPh: 07 4628 6113tourism@banana.qld.gov.au www.sandstonewonders.com Casual Parking       Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St; Dawson Street; Miller Street (Near Info Centre)Short Term Parking           Lions Park, cnr Leichhardt Hwy & Hutton St, (48hr), no feeLong Term Parking            Lake Murphy, Glebe Weir & Isla GorgeDump Point  Taroom Council Depot Yards, 4 Wolsey StPotable Water          Showground, Cranmer StHospital        Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9900Doctors Surgery     Miller St, Ph: 07 4628 9942Pharmacy     Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3135Supermarket            IGA, Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4627 3322; Foodworks, 40 Yaldwyn St, Ph: 07 4628 6360

Home Hill, is located in tropical north Queensland and is a pretty little town on the southern side of the mighty Burdekin River. Home Hill is connected to the nearby town of Ayr, by the landmark Silver Link Bridge, the longest crossing of its type in Australia. Drop into the Silver Link Interpretive Centre on Eighth Avenue to see an impressive photographic history of the bridge. Ashworth’s Tourist Centre, at the northern entrance to town, has an amazing display of gems, minerals, fossils and meteorites from all over the planet. For panoramic views of the district’s farmlands and waterways, head to Inkerman Hill, 12kms south of town. There are covered picnic tables at the summit. The cane crushing season, which runs from June to November, brings ample opportunities to witness a cane fire. Sugar cane paddocks are burnt before harvest, and spectacular cane fires light the skies on most evenings. Those visiting Home Hill can find short-term parking at Home Hill Comfort Stop. There is a maximum 48 hour limit across a 14 day period. Potable water can be obtained from this location and a dump point is accessible in Sixth Street.Home Hill is a great place for RV travellers to visit.Tourist/Visitor Centre       Burdekin Gateway Information Centre, 12 Railway Ave, Home Hill QLDPh: 07 4782 8281tourism@burdekin.qld.gov.auwww.burdekin.qld.gov.auCasual Parking       Along Railway Avenue laneway, between Sixth Street and Tenth Street, at the rear of the Home Hill Comfort StopShort & Long Term Parking        Home Hill Comfort Stop, maxi of 48 hours in any 14 day periodDouglas Street Car Park, which runs parallel to Hogan street (Tatura's main shopping strip), access from Park Street at the eastern end Maximum length of stay 48 hours No more than 3 vehicles at a time Vehicles must be parked within the lines Camping is not permitted Grey and black water must only be disposed of at designated dump points Fires are not permitted Dogs must be on leads at all timesDump Point  Hastie Street Potable Water    Ford Park opposite the United Service Station on the southbound exit to Bowen. Also at the Comfort Stop and surrounding picnic areas.Hospital    Tenth Ave, Ph; 07 4790 5700Pharmacy    67 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1084; 10 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 1228Supermarket    IGA, 51 Eighth Ave, Ph: 07 4782 8118; Foodworks, 111 Eighth Ave