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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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