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To protect ’s horticultural industry, there are fruit and vegetable restrictions across state borders. You may not enter these areas or cross state borders with tropical and temperate fruits (including mangos, avocados, grapes and berries), pome fruits (such as apples, pears and quince), citrus fruits, stone fruits (including apricots and peaches) and fruiting vegetables such as capsicums, chillies, eggplants, tomatoes and tamarillos). Disposal bins are provided near Pinnaroo entering SA for unwanted fruit and vegetables. On the spot fines apply. Visit fruitfly.net.au Some parts of the Murray are quite remote so • Some roads are remote. Always advise someone at the taking precautions for travelling is strongly advisable. destination. DO NOT leave your vehicle if stranded. Speed cameras, red light cameras and random drug • Protect against sunburn at all times, but especially in summer. and alcohol tests operate through , and New South Use a wide brimmed hat, 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, protective Wales. Hitch-hiking is illegal. Obey speed limits as indicated. clothes and shoes. Australian sunlight has very high UV levels and • The most serious danger on the road is fatigue. Look for driver skin damage occurs rapidly, especially during the middle of the refreshment stations, pull off and rest. day. Always carry plenty of drinking water. • Be careful when driving on country roads at night. Cattle and native • When swimming in the Murray be aware of strong currents and animals such as kangaroos are always present. Car lights blind and possible river snags and debris. mesmerise the animals and they may run any direction. • Fishing permits are required in Victoria and . • Never leave children or animals in vehicles as very hot weather causes Obtained through local tackle or sports shops. dehydration quickly. • 24/7 fuel in , , Pinnaroo, Tailem Bend & Tailem Bend Railway Station

The Tailem Bend *via Ouyen - **via - #via Via points along Mallee Hwy Visitor Information Distance Guide Suggested times Use a QR code app to Centre incorporates a Distances in Kilometres AdelaideTailem BendPinnarooOuyen MilduraTooleybucMelbourneSydney explore the Rail Museum showing - 96 254 376 478* 478 858** 1377 with your smart phone. memorabilia dating Tailem Bend 96 - 145 280 380* 380 761** 1280 back to the 1800’s. Pinnaroo 254 145 - 136 237 237 617** 1135 Ouyen 376 280 136 - 103 180 481** 999 Mildura 478**380 237 103 - 180 542# 1015 Visit Tailem Town 478 380 237 180 180 - 389 899 858**761 **617 **481 ** 542# 389 - 879 Old Tailem Town Home of the Big Ram 1377 1280 1135 999 1015 899 879 - Pioneer Village whose 90 restored buildings The big Merino ram is South Australia’s Potato capital vividly capture the a valued symbol of the early days of Mallee town near the railway Did you know that the TERRITORY4WD settlement. and highlights the Mallee produces 65% of importance of sheep South Australia’s white Gateway to the Pink Lakes farming in the district. washed potatoes. Visit Murray-Sunset Pinnaroo’s Bi-annual National Park north of Spudfest in April. includes the Pinnaroo Printing Museum very picturesque Pink Lakes that appear pink See one of Australia’s under certain conditions. few working letterpress printing museums. Download your free Mallee Wooden font at MalleeBound.com.au

Relaxing on the Murray ‘Try your luck in Tooleybuc’ - a small river oasis with golf, tennis, bowls and a great club...and pistachios nearby.

Surrounded by National Parks

TERRITORY4WD Surrounded by National Parks including Wyperfeld, TERRITORY4WD Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray Sunset National Park. See Australia’s At the Mallee crossroads largest mallee stump. The original 1916 Explore Peake’s history Home of Julie Anthony Home of Railway Station became the Great local walk Six-times Holden Dryland Gardens & Hall Julie Anthony is one Bathurst winner and prototype for thirty starts at Polly’s Well of Australia’s celebrated Home of Rachael Sporn Discover the many native railway stations takes you around the ex-Formula One driver trees and shrubs in the entertainers. She co- Rachael Sporn played Larry Perkins went by around Victoria. town of Peake to sang the Australian Dryland Gardens along explore its wonderful 304 games for the the nickname of ‘The with the WWI ‘welcome National Anthem at the national basketball Kid’. stories and history. 2000 Sydney Olympics. home’ banner in the team, including 3 Memorial Hall. Olympic Games and 3 World Championships

Loxton Tailem Bend - Karoonda - Lameroo: 119km, 1hr 25 mins 110km : 1 hr 30 min Tailem Bend - Karoonda: 49km, 35 mins Mannum Karoonda - Lameroo: 70km, 50 mins Mildura 91km : 1 hr 5 min 32km : 35 min South Australia Victoria 103km : 1 hr 15 min KAROONDA 12.00pm 12.30pm ADELAIDE TAILEM BEND LAMEROO PINNAROO MURRAYVILLE UNDERBOOL MANANGATANG TOOLEYBUC Balranald 54km : 45 min 77km : 1 hour 10 min 25km 21min 104km : 1 hour 10 min 40km : 34 min 27km : 24 min 59km : 50 min 49km : 37 min 55km : 49min 45km : 34 min Sydney 899km : 10 hrs 15 min MURRAY OUYEN BRIDGE Tutye

Linga 45km : 40 min

Jabuk Peake Torrita Carina Parilla Boinka Kulwin 53km : 40 min Meningie Piangil Wagant Melbourne 389km : 5 hrs Sherlock Walpeup Geranium Cowangie Moorlands Buccleuch Tailem Bend Lameroo Pinnaroo Pinnaroo Murrayville Murrayville