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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Water is limited at the Campaspe River Rest Area, the river runs at trickle in the river most times, and it's worth the time to walk over and take a peek. This location is quite a popular rest area, so expect company if you decide to stay overnight.
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The Cardwell Park Rest Area is a nice place for a break from the road or for a picnic. There is soft grass, shady trees, picnic shelters and tables and you can take a stroll along the beach, and take in the sea air for an hour or two.
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The Ceratodus Rest Area is on the banks of the Burnett River, There is a railway building that has been moved onsite, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins, so you can refresh oneself, ready for the next destination.
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At the Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Park you should keep an eye open for freshwater crocodiles in the dam, take your kayak for a spin and a camera in case something pops up out of the water with big teeth, or try your hand at fishing.
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Chinchilla Weir Camping Area
While at the Chinchilla Weir Camping Area you will enjoy hearing hardly any traffic noise, as the main camping area is set well away from the road. Approx 8 powered sites - donation can be made at tourist info centre for power. Drop the kayak and go for a ...
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At the Clairview Park Rest Area Fishing is mainly at High Tide, unless you want to walk forever in the mud, and run like hell when the tide turns hahahaha, and when you do catch a fish there are electric and wood-fired BBQs available.
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The Claude Wharton Weir Park is busy in the morning with locals taking a walk, nice boat ramp and plenty of opportunities to get your line wet, it's well worth a peek.
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At the Condamine Park you can let the kids enjoy the slide and a bit of a run around, while you checkout the Condamine River nearby, or walk over to the Pub and grab a meal or cool drink. Entrance to the Condamine Park Condamine Park location map
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The Cooper's Creek Rest Area offers plenty of spots to choose from, with time to drop the kayak in and wets its bottom while your there. Entrance to the Cooper's Creek Rest Area Cooper's Creek Rest Area location map
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If stopping at the Crawford Creek Rest Area take a rest, and stretch the legs, use the public toilets, or have bbq and picnic at one of the tables, or simply have a yawn or two, and that pretty well sums up this spot.
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At the David Hall Rest Area you take a break, and have a picnic in the covered tables area, there is no shade here, so don't think you can stay in your van during the day, you'll cook. There is a Monument to Engineer David Hall located here.
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The Dogwood Creek Rest Area is just a short walk to the creek to drop a line in and try your luck, or Pop the Kayak in and take it for a quick explore of the area. Entrance to the Dogwood Creek Rest Area Dogwood Creek Rest Area location map
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The Douglas Ponds Rest Area is set well away from the Highway and offers a peaceful rest spot, to invigorate you and get you on your way. Entrance to the Douglas Ponds Rest Area Douglas Ponds Rest Area location map
When stopping at the Drillham Rest Area that has parking spaces on both sides of the road, you can take a stroll along the banks of the creek, paddle your kayak or simply take a quick look around the small town.
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If your stopping at the Dululu Rest Area pop in to the Dululu Hotel for showers and power if needed, walk over to the Dee River and cast a line in to try and catch lunch. Entrance to the Dululu Rest Area Dululu Rest Area location map
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The El Arish Rest Area is on the banks of the Digger Creek, you can try your luck at catching a fish in the small creek that runs along the rest area. Entrance to the El Arish Rest Area El Arish Rest Area location map
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The Fassifern Memorial Park Rest Area does not a lot to do here apart from take a break from driving, grab a bite to eat and get ready for more driving.
P.S. The Warrill Creek is on the opposite side of the road hidden behind long grass.
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The Fishermans Rest Riverside Reserve is just out of Mitchell town, there is a public drop pit toilet, picnic tables and rubbish bins. There are plenty of shady spots to camp under, and it's only a short walk to the Maranoa River, so fishing and kayaking ...
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