Newry Recreation Reserve

Newry Recreation Reserve is a designated free rest area located at 838 Three Chain Road in Newry, Victoria, adjacent to the Newry Golf Club. It offers a convenient and low-cost overnight stop for self-contained travellers in the Gippsland region.

Description: The reserve provides a large, open grassy area for camping with options for both full sun and shaded spots. It is specifically designated as a 72-hour free rest area and caters to self-contained vehicles such as RVs, caravans, and big rigs. Tent camping is generally not permitted. The reserve is located in a rural setting next to the local golf course, offering a peaceful environment. Fires are allowed only in the designated fireplaces provided.

Facilities: The primary facilities available at Newry Recreation Reserve are:

• Toilets
• Designated fireplaces (subject to fire restrictions)
• Grassy sites
• Shade

Distance to Tourist Spots Nearby: Newry Recreation Reserve is located in Central Gippsland, with several towns and attractions within a reasonable driving distance.

• Newry Township: The reserve is located in Newry, a small historic town with a hotel, a shop, and a post office. The Newry Golf Club is adjacent to the reserve.
• Maffra: Approximately a 10-15 minute drive from Newry (around 10-15 km). Maffra is a larger town offering more amenities, including shops, cafes, and attractions such as the Gippsland Vehicle Collection and the Maffra Sugar Beet Museum.
• Sale: Located approximately a 20-25 minute drive south-east of Newry (around 25-30 km). Sale is a major regional center with a wider range of services, shopping centers, restaurants, and cultural attractions like the Gippsland Art Gallery and the Port of Sale.
• Heyfield: Situated approximately a 15-20 minute drive north-west of Newry (around 15-20 km). Heyfield offers local facilities and is a gateway to attractions further north.
• Gippsland Plains Rail Trail: This trail passes through the region near towns like Maffra and Stratford, offering opportunities for cycling and walking through the scenic countryside. Access points would be within a short drive from Newry.
• Lake Glenmaggie: Located north of Heyfield (distance varies), this lake is a popular destination for water sports and recreation.
• Avon River / Macalister River: These rivers are in the nearby vicinity and offer natural areas that may be suitable for fishing or picnicking at various points. Some reserves along these rivers are mentioned as nearby points of interest.

Newry Recreation Reserve provides a basic, free camping option for self-contained travellers, conveniently located near the town of Newry and offering relatively easy access to the larger centres of Maffra and Sale, as well as the natural attractions of the surrounding Gippsland region.