Rest Areas

List of Queensland Rest Areas
Queensland Rest Area Information ℹ️
Rest Areas are not generally used for camping, they are meant for you to take a short break from driving, so you can refresh, and continue on your journey safely.
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At the Blackall Park Rest Area stop and have a picnic using the undercover table and chairs, and watch the occasional car or truck go by.
Blackwater Lions Park Rest Area
From the Blackwater Lions Park Rest Area you can let the Kids go wild on the Stationary Steam Train they have in this park. There are 6 major open cut coal mines located in the area, and just up the road you will find this Dragline Bucket to admire and ta ...
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The Bluewater creek runs alongside the Bluewater Park Rest Area is a lovely park area with a clean toilet block and dump point, picnic tables plus a playground for the kids, so check it out while your there.
The Bluff Rest Area is a great stop over if your interested in Trains, you will be able to see some with many carriages, making some of these trains over two kilometres in length from end to end. Bluff is a major interchange for coal trains in the region.
Bouldercombe Park Rest Area
When at the Bouldercombe Park Rest Area be sure to pop into the Pub which is directly opposite the park, and grab a meal or cold drink to help you on your way.
The Burra Range Rest Area has a scenic lookout that is worth checking out. The rest area itself is reasonably flat with some undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins and is locate on the edge of the Flinders Highway so you will hear passing traffic.
At the Burra Range Rest Area 2 there is absolutely nothing to do here, apart from take a break from driving, and a grab a bite to eat or take the dog for a walk.
Calliope River Rest Area 48 Hour Limit
The Calliope River Rest Area has spacious camping areas on both sides, with the opportunity to sleep the night next to the Calliope River. There are public drop toilets, fireplaces and fishing and it is a popular spot to free camp.
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