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The name The Gums Shepparton …just the place to camp overnight and have the place and small town life. enjoy inland fishing, admire the local birds and wildlife. was given by drovers would pass this way and chose a Canberra to yourselves! spot amongst the gums to stop over. n Picnic, fish, riverside walk and camp ground atTara n Fisherman’s Rest is a popular shady free campsite Seymour Hannaford sits just a few kilometres north off the Lagoon Parklands, within walking distance of the on the banks of the river and within easy walking n The Gums Store is a handy stop for meals, petrol and Sunset Way Tourist Drive and aside from it’s awesome main street. distance of the main street. End of the Line even offers free overnight camping with amenities, quiet camping grounds at Club Hannaford, features which backs on to a nature reserve. Melbourne n Check out the camel and emu sculptures in the n The Surat Riverwalk follows the Balonne River for … just the place to be completely surprised how even only a quaint post office. main street’s market square park. The camel was approximately 2km and features leisure equipment, ‘Me and Darra’ outside the ANZAC Museum n A peaceful overnight camp spot with amenities this tiniest of towns can surprise and keep you a while. The very limited post office hours, means you can just chainsaw carved at the bi-annual Tara Festival of excellent footbridges and a spectacular viewing can be found at The Gums Sports Club, where the …. just the place to experience small town lifestyle! Do pop next door to the residence, where the friendly Culture & Camel Races in August. platform overlooking the river. n Indulge your love of Aussie flora - grevilleas, local community make the grounds and amenities wattles and hundreds of species to discover at a lap of the main street and you’ll feel as familiar as a postie is also your caretaker for camping next door at available for a small fee. n There’s more than meets the eye at The Commercial n Take a stroll through the picturesque Lions Park to local. Stay a night and you’ll soon know the handful of the community run campgrounds. Also ask about the Hotel, where beyond the front bar you’ll find a family the Internationally recognised Myall Park Botanic n The quaint historic church and small bush school are the main street businesses. Continue on and around Garden. The life’s work and love of botanist David shop owners and your publican. local history display in the post office. friendly dining area, a huge undercover beer garden, the corner to walk by the grand 1930’s Shire Hall. both as tiny as The Gums community itself. Gordon, now continued by passionate volunteers. n Walk the main street to the ‘Me and Darra’ Statue original paintings by Hugh Sawrey and a surprising n Cobb & Co Changing Station Museum is located at Art gallery houses Dorothy Gordon’s stunning – it tells the story of one of the theories of how touch of high class in the sitting rooms. the original site of the Cobb & Co Store and was the botanical paintings. Picnics, gift shop. $5 Entry. Meandarra derived it’s name. n Indulge your love of vintage with a visit to the Tara drop off point for coach passengers and goods, the Ever had a whole golf course to yourself? Open daily. (7km from town centre, follow signs). n So much to see in the ANZAC Museum — its Historical Museum, featuring amongst its displays: Changing Station now houses an amazing 25,000L n Monty’s Vintage 1940’s style Garage, where elevated Canberra Bomber, tanks and displays are The course and sand greens at The Gums Sports picture theatre projection equipment, a 1929 fire freshwater aquarium, social history museum and John shares his passion for collecting motoring an impressive tribute to our ANZAC history. Open Club is just the place! Honesty box for fees. engine, 1912 slab hut, original Tara school building, regional art gallery. memorabilia and restoring vehicles. Entry by 10am-4pm Mon to Fri, 10am-2pm Sat. $5 entry. police jailhouse and wooden railwagons. Entry by n Cobb & Co Way is 76km journey, between Surat and donation and just phone when you are ready and a donation. Open Mon-Fri & Sat morning. n Enjoy the Brigalow Creekside which runs through Yuleba, following the route taken by the last Cobb & CONDAMINE friendly local will open the doors for you 4669 4842 n ‘End of The Line’ Historic Railway Siding opposite the Meandarra, with its peaceful walkway, picnic … just the place for camping with a waterfront view Co coach service in Australia, with interpretive signs or 4665 3325 General Store, BBQ/picnics, overnight camping. The spots, seasonal waterlillies and overnight and watersports fun. along the way. Tara to Surat railway was approved by Parliament in n The sheep and wool industry have long been a big camping. Apex Park at the northern end offers n Caliguel Lagoon is 7kms south of Condamine Pharmacy, Hotel, Supermarket, Café & Grocer, Coffee Shop, 1914, but they’re still waiting to see it finished – this amenities. deal around Tara and you’ll be reminded of this both Post Office & Newsagency, Butchery, Tyre Service, Auto (towards Meandarra) and is a great stretch of water in Tara’s woolshed themed bakery and in the town’s is the ‘End of the Line’! Hotel, Bowls Club, Grocery & Gift Store, Café, Post Office, Service, Self-serve 24hr petrol, Library, Police, Hospital for waterports (water level varies with seasons).