Camping Info: Rest Area
The Alma Reserve Picnic Area is a nice spot for a rest and a picnic, grab your fishing rod and try your luck, or launch your kayak and have a quick exploratory paddle of the waterway. No Camping is permitted here
Arve River Picnic Area is a rather nice spot for a picnic, it's situated on the bank of the Arve River, just off the main road and in amongst the forest, with roughly 4 parking spots if you're in a campervan. There are picnic tables, flushing public toile ...
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Beaconsfield Showground Rest Area 12 Hour Limit
The Blackburn Creek Rest Area doesn't have a lot to offer here, maybe explore a dry creek bed, or count the cars that go by.
Brickmakers Beach Rest Area
The Brickmakers Beach Rest Area is a nice day rest area, with the beach only a short distance from the car park area. I believe it's a bit too rocky for fishing on the left hand side, but you are welcome to prove me wrong. My preference is over off the sa ...
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Campbell Town Lions Park Rest Area
The Campbell Town Lions Park Rest Area is a place to relax and take in the tranquil scenery, grab your kayak and g for a paddle, try your luck at catching dinner, grab your bikes and ride around town, all in all plenty to do here.
Conara Roadside Park Rest Area why not pop in and take a short break, walk down to the main town for a bit of exercise, pass 33 or so houses, and you’ve seen it all. And the Railway Station.
The Derby Park is set well back from the main road, with a river right next to your spot you have pulled over at. If you have a bike with you, ride over to Briseis Lake
The Diana's Basin Camping Area is another sandy beach within easy walking distance of your camp, you can try and catch a fish for supper.
At Fossey River Rest Area, you can have a picnic and a short break from driving. Check out the Information board to show you what’s in the area.
The Hadspen Lions Park Reserve Area is a nice open area with boat ramp, and is a lovely spot for a bbq and picnic. This is a great park on the banks of the South Esk River, with playground and off lead dog area.
The Hamilton Rest Area is opposite the Bicentennial Park, is a beautiful place with apple and pear trees, public toilet and showers, laundry, dump point and potable water. where you'll find a public toilet, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins. Or yo ...
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The Hellyer Gorge Rest Area is a lovely spot to stop if you're heading through to Cradle Mountain or Waratah, with beautiful walks through the myrtle rainforest down to the Hellyer River.
From the Kempton Rest Area you can take a short walk or get your bikes off the back of the van, and have a short sightseeing trip around town, then settle in for the night.
There is a Tavern with meals and takeaways within walking distance and that the K ...
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King Street Oval Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
Lake Rowallan Bridge Rest Area
The Lake Rowallan Bridge Rest Area is on the banks of the Mersey River. I’ve said fishing is available, but you do have to walk a short while to find a suitable place near the bridge.
At the Leven Canyon Camping Area if you intend to take the 1.2km circuit walk allow a minimum of 45 minutes, be prepared for 697 Steps and some steep sections in the walking track. Also be prepared for severe weather conditions that change quite quickly, ...
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The Mackintosh Dam Rest Area camping area is past the dam wall, further down the road.
Paper Beach Reserve Rest Area 12 Hour Limit
At the Paper Beach Reserve Rest Area you can make a call from the phone box, pop over to the water, turn right, and take a walk along the water's edge to the point, and take your camera with you.
Visiting the Perth Lions Park Rest Area might be a bit of a tight squeeze if you have a big rig and try to park in Little Mulgrave Street, as the end of the street is a court, and you might have trouble turning.
The Pub with No Beer Rest Area, Stop if you need a rest from driving, otherwise keep going to the nest spot to say overnight. This place got its name from a stone painted in the form of a Pub, hence the name for this rest spot.
Rose Bay Park Rest Area 12 Hour Limit
The Rose Bay Park Rest Area is a lovely park with shady trees and good playground for kids, plus a skate ramp and Basketball hoops. There is also a public toilet, some undercover picnic tables, rubbish bins and free electric BBQ's . You can easliy walk ov ...
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At the Somerset Memorial Park let the kids go wild on the playgrounds, or you can take a short stroll down along the beach, the choice is yours.
The South Esk Lions Park Rest Area is set on the Banks of the South Esk River, a nice spot for a picnic, you could try your hand at fishing, drop your kayak in, or use the boat ramp if you prefer.
Spellmans Reserve
The Spellmans Reserve is a small area next to a stony Wilmot River with a few deep holes, with the possibility of a trout or two lurking in them.
St Peters Pass Rest Area is a nice secluded rest stop, just north of Oatlands. Pass Creek runs behind the rest area, this is fairly level ground with an old stone shelter and picnic tables, public toilets and rubbish bins.
Surveyors Memorial Reserve Rest Area
The Surveyors Memorial Reserve Rest Area is the actual Memorial to Tasmania's Early Surveyors, Lyell Highway, is located in a small cut-out on the other-side of the bridge.
The Wynyard Foreshore Parking Area is a quiet beach front day parking area, with good facilities, and will keep the kids entertained for a while in the playground area.















































