Category: Rest Area
10 Mile Rocks Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The 10 Mile Rocks Rest Area is set back a short distance from the Eyre Highway, on an asphalt section. There are plenty of shady spots on a level gravel surface just behind this rest spot, to park your caravan. There is a public toilet, solar heated showe ...
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12 Mile Beach Camping Area
At the 12 Mile Beach Camping Area there are a few camping areas on various levels to choose from, also popular with local fishermen. 12 Mile Beach Camping Area location map
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12 Mile Dam Rest Area
The 12 Mile Dam Rest Area is a handy place to pull over on the edge of the Eyre Highway, straight onto a level surface, and take a short rest from driving then on your way again.
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12 Mile Rest Area - Southbound
The 12 Mile Rest Area has two public toilets, and a few rubbish bins and undercover picnic tables. You will have plenty of room to park your caravan, but please make room for the truckies, as it's a popular truck rest area for them.
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157k Peg Rest Area
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164k Peg Rest Area
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The 21k Peg Rest Area is level with a little bit of shade and quite a bit of room for the larger rigs. Entrance to the 21k Peg Rest Area 21k Peg Rest Area location map
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25 Mile Well Rest Area
The 25 Mile Well Rest Area has rubbish bins, and an undercover picnic table, and not much shade, all on reasonably level ground. This place has plenty of room to park your caravan or motorhome, just off the Great Northern Highway. This rest area is locate ...
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The 38k Peg Rest Area is a large level gravel area to park your caravan for an hour or two. The Cliffs overlooking the Ocean are just a short walk away if you want to grab a photo. Entrance to the 38k Peg Rest Area 38k Peg Rest Area location map
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42 Mile Crossing Rest Area
The 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area has a few small trees that separate you from the Princes Highway. Entrance to the 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area 42 Mile Crossing Rest Area location map
The 42k Peg Scenic Lookout parking area is on a gravel surface with no amenities, and it's a short drive off the Eyre Highway with a Beautiful view of the Great Australian Bight, so plenty of room to let your pet have a run if you like.
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75k Peg Scenic Lookout
To get to the 75k Peg Scenic Lookout, drive down the road for approx 1 Kilometre to the 75k Peg Scenic Lookout, it's well worth the effort. Entrance to the 75k Peg Scenic Lookout 75k Peg Scenic Lookout location map
90 Mile Sign Parking Area 24 Hour Limit
The 90 Mile Sign Parking Area has ample room to park your caravan, with limited shade, picnic tables, and rubbish bins, this rest area is located on gravel just off the Eyre Highway.
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The Abbotts Tank Rest Area has undercover picnic tables and wood fired bbq and some rubbish bins and a few trees for shade. So take break from driving and grab a bite to eat and chill out for a bit.
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Acacia Roadhouse
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Aeroplane Parking Bay has a public toilet, picnic tables and rubbish bins and lots of room to park. This is perhaps not the best place for an overnight stay for your caravan or camper, as trucks use this halfway point between Sydney and Melbourne to meet ...
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Afghan Rock Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The Afghan Rock Rest Area is on a reasonably level asphalt area, with plenty of room to park your caravan or motorhome. There are picnic tables under shady trees, and a few rubbish bins.
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Agnes Creek Rest Area
The Agnes Creek Rest Area has a picnic table, a few rubbish bins and a bit of shade to park under and far enough from the Stuart Highway to get a good nights sleep. Entrance to the Agnes Creek Rest Area Agnes Creek Rest Area location map
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Albert Tognolini Rest Area
The Albert Tognolini Rest Area is a beautiful place and big enough to have quite a few Caravans and cars camping together. There are some nice walks or mountain bike rides, with some incredible views of of Munjina East Gorge to be had. This camp is approx ...
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Alf Larson Lions Park
From the Alf Larson Lions Park has an amazing playground for kids and dog friendly with a takeaway & convenience store over the road. Access to the Dump point is via the car park opposite Dougall Street GPS -24.327585, 151.561173 Be sure to pop over t ...
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Alfred Town East Rest Area
The Alfred Town East Rest Area has a rubbish bin, shade trees to park under, and is set back a short distance from the Sturt Highway, with plenty lots of places to stop for an hour or two.
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To get to the Alfred Town Riverside Reserve, follow signs to a small shaded camping area on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Entrance to the Alfred Town Riverside Reserve location map Alfred Town Riverside Reserve Location Map
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Allans Flat Reserve
Allans Flat Reserve is just a short distance off the main road. The turn-off is easy to miss. Walk around the lake, enjoy the surrounding countryside' sit back and Relax.This lake was created by barge mining during the 1850s to 1890's in the quest for Gol ...
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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.
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When at the Alpha Rest Area you can grab a bite at the Cafe or the Hotel across the road, stock up on some fresh bread from the bakery, and get a haircut, all within easy walking distance. Entrance to the Alpha Rest Area Alpha Rest Area location map
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At the Anabranch Bridge Rest Area, water may or may not, be running in the creek, as it is often a dry creek bed. So I think I’ll pass on swimming, and fishing from the bridge hahahaha.
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Anderson VC Rest Area
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Apollo Bay Rest Area
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Apple Tree Creek Rest Area
The Apple Tree Creek Rest Area has the Flying High Bird Sanctuary across the road if your interested and a cafe. This rest spot has picnic tables, a Public toilet and a few rubbish bins. There is room to park your caravan, you will hear the trucks passing ...
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The Apsley Rest Area is a rather small area, so be wary if you decide to drive in with your large caravan behind you. Entrance to the Apsley Rest Area Apsley Rest Area location map
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The Araluen Creek campground is a secluded camping spot with plenty of flat grassed ground, two public toilets, tank water, rubbish bins and is a nice quiet spot to enjoy a break from driving. Walk over to the creek "it's a seasonal flow" and have a walk ...
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The Ardlethan Rest Area has long drop toilets, picnic tables and rubbish bins. You will hear some road noise through the night from the Newell Highway. This rest spot straddles both sides of the Highway and it's popular with truck drivers.
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The Arno Bay Park Rest Area is a nice place for a stroll along the beach or have a bite to eat at one of the picnic tables, then use the public toilets and rubbish bins. Entrance to the Arno Bay Park Rest Area Arno Bay Park Rest Area location map
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The Arrino Siding Rest Area is great place for an overnight stop if you have a caravan, or if you are driving and need a rest. There is a flushing public toilet, picnic tables, rubbish bins, but very limited shade. The Arrino Siding Rest Area is on the co ...
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Arrowsmith Rest Area
The Arrowsmith Rest Area, has a a few small trees for shade, a public toilet, fireplaces with bbq, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins. It's located on a gravel surface just off the Brand Highway. No Overnight Camping Permitted This is strictly a Re ...
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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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Attack Creek Rest Stop
Attack Creek Rest Stop has some history attached to this place, and there is a cairne plaque dedicated to John McDouall Stuart and party on what occurred on 25th June 1860 an it's well worth reading. There is plenty of room to park with a few trees for sh ...
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The Baan Hill Reserve Picnic Area is a popular spot for the 4x4 enthusiasts not far from the Ngarkat Conservation Park HIstoric site. Baan Hill Reserve Picnic Area location map
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Badcoe VC Rest Area
If stopping at the Badcoe VC Rest Area has picnic two tables with a beautiful expansive peace of landscape and Lake George, water is not always present in it, so don't get excited at the prospect of catching fish.
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The Baden Park Rest Area has plenty of parking spaces, long drop toilet, wood fired bbq, undercover picnic table with rubbish bins and tank water. There's really not a lot to do here, apart from taking a break from driving, and contemplate how hard it was ...
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The Baden Powell Mine Rest Area has picnic tables with very limited shade, and plenty of room to park quite a few caravans and campervans on a gravel surface. Entrance to the Baden Powell Mine Rest Area Baden Powell Mine Rest Area location map
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Ban Ban Springs Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
From the Ban Ban Springs Rest Area has a clear flowing spring bubbling up around rocks, and with an interesting plaque and mural depicting the early inhabitants, the Wakka Wakka's. From here take a short walk up the Burnett Highway to the Roadhouse and gr ...
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The Bangalow North Rest Area access is from southbound traffic only, with a great view if you decide to pop in for a minute or two. Entrance to the Bangalow North Rest Area Bangalow North Rest Area location map
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The Bannister Rest Area has picnic tables and a rubbish bin, there are some trees for shade and plenty room for big rigs and caravans. Entrance to the Bannister Rest Area Bannister Rest Area location map
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The Barbour Park is a beautiful place by the river and plenty of room to park your caravan. There are free bbqs, toilets & hot showers, and swimming pool accross the road and you can walk to the main shopping centre on the Old Hume Highway, and spend ...
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Barcaldine East Rest Area
The Barcaldine East Rest Area has a toilet, picnic tables, rubbish bins a bit of room to park with limited shade. There's not have a lot to do here, apart from take a rest driving, and watch the occasional aeroplane land at the airport across the road.
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At the Barcoo River Rest Area you can take a short break from driving. This spot is set well back from the highway with plenty of shade to select from, with undercover picnic tables, rubbish bins, and quiet a few shady spots to park your caravan.Â
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If staying overnight at Barmedman Mineral Pool Rest Area you can visit the mineral pool which is spacious and salty. There are shower facilities to wash away the salt after your dip, or have bbq.
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The Barraba Lions Park Rest Area is a credit to the Lions and Shire council. This is pleasant little area adjacent the main road, offering a bit of shade and covered picnic tables, bbqs and long drop toilets.
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The Barradale Rest Area has a few picnic tables, rubbish bins, and plenty of level space just off the North West Coastal Highway. Be careful if you decide to go further off the rest area in wet weather, you might get bogged and have to wait for the ground ...
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The Bass Valley Reserve Rest Area. This is a nice spot with quite a bit of room to park your caravan. There is an onsite toilet, and a few picnic tables set among the gum trees.
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The Battery Rock Rest Area is a great place to stop and stretch the legs. Plenty of parking available and toilet facilities all set back away from the road with some shade available.The area gets its name "The Batteries" from rock formations on each side ...
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Baxter Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The Baxter Rest Area has public toilets, and a black water dump point, picnic tables, rubbish bins, and lots of level ground to put your caravan on. This site is off the Eyre Highway and set well back from the main road, with a few small trees offering so ...
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Bea Bea Creek Rest Area
The Bea Bea Creek Rest Area has a few spots to park your caravan, and only a few small trees for shade, there is a rubbish bin here to keep you company and not much else. This site is on a gravel surface just off the Great Northern Highway on a gentle slo ...
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Beaconsfield Showground Rest Area 12 Hour Limit
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Beardy Waters Rest Area
The Beardy Waters Rest Area is a quite area and room for your caravan with some shady trees to park under, and quite close to the River. There is undercover picnic tables and fireplace base bbqs, and you can drop a line in or have a paddle in your Kayak w ...
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Beardy Waters Woodland Park Rest Area
Please Note: Beardy Waters Woodland Park is intended to be a Rest Area Only, and strictly day use for picnics, bush walking, fishing, etc.
No Overnight Camping of any type is permitted.
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Bears Lagoon Fruit Fly Rest Area
The Bears Lagoon Fruit Fly Rest Area has plenty of room to park your caravan. There are a few picnic tables and rubbish bins, and the lagoon is not to far away if you want to try some fishing.
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The Beasley River Rest Area has a public toilet, fire places, picnic tables and some small tree for shade. It's is set back a few hundred metres from the Nanutarra Wittenoom Road and runs parallel with it for a few kilometers, use the GPS coordinate below ...
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Beatrice Hill Rest Area
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Beau Morton Park Rest Area
From the Beau Morton Park Rest Area you can take a stroll along edge of Racecourse lake, maybe throw a line in just for fun, you never know... they might be on the bite, or you could take the kayak of the the roof rack and have a paddle.
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Beauchamp Falls Reserve
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Beazleys Bridge Rest Area
The Beazleys Bridge Rest Area is just off the Ararat-St Arnaud Road, it's a nice shady spot to take a break from driving and grab a bite to eat. Entrance to the Beazleys Bridge Rest Area Beazleys Bridge Rest Area location map
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The Bedunburra East Rest Area has ample room to park your caravan or motorhome, there are a few rubbish bins in the middle of a large level gravel area that's a popular spot for truckies so please make sure not to block them. There is not a lot to do here ...
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The Beemery Rest Area is close to the Bogan River, it runs near the southerly end of this rest area, and is within easy walking distance for photo opportunities, and a bit of exercise. Beemery Rest Area location map
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Beleringar Creek Rest Area
When visiting the Beleringar Creek Rest Area you can walk over to Sandy Creek and checkout how much water is flowing. I wouldn't be unpacking the kayak in anticipation just yet. I tagged fishing at this location, but maybe catching a yabby might be more a ...
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Bellbird Creek Rest Area
When at the Bellbird Creek Rest Area you can pop into the pub for a meal while your here. Entrance to the Bellbird Creek Rest Area Bellbird Creek Rest Area location map
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At the Belyando River Rest Area has an undercover picnic table and you can stop and stretch the legs and you have just about done all there is to do here. Be wary of the wet season if you intend to stop overnight, flat country and flash flooding go togeth ...
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The Ben Hall Park Rest Area is on the main Highway just before the ACT border, with a few covered picnic tables and bins, and some trees spread out if you feel like stretching your legs.
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At the Benaraby Public Campgrounds there are cold showers available, tap water, a public toilet, picnic tables, bbqs, some rubbish bins and you can get phone reception here.
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The Bendemeer Park Rest Area is located next to the Watson Creek quite a nice place to pull over and relax a bit. Note: No Camping Permitted Entrance to the Bendemeer Park Rest Area Bendemeer Park Rest Area location map
Bendick Murrell Rest Area
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Berriwillock North Rest Area
The Berriwillock North Rest Area is a Truck Stop along the Calder Hwy and next to the Railway Line. Entrance to the Berriwillock North Rest Area Berriwillock North Rest Area location map
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Berriwillock Tynan Park Rest Area
At the Berriwillock Tynan Park Rest Area you can pop over to the Golden Crown Hotel for a bite to eat, use the public phone out front, or buy a paper from the Post Office Newsagent.
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The Berry Jerry Rest Area has plenty of shady spots to stop on a hot day. There are public toilets, picnic tables and rubbish bins and is a popular Truck stop and it's set-up accordingly to accommodate big rigs, so make sure you park with them in mind.
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Berry Springs - Territory Wildlife Park
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The Bethungra Rest Area is a short walk along the Olympic Hwy, to the Old Bethungra Hotel and remember to take your camera with you. Entrance to the Bethungra Rest Area Bethungra Rest Area location map
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The Bewong Rest Area is a popular place to pull over for many travellers, there is a public toilet, picnic tables and rubbish bins here. Pop over to the Caltex Roadhouse for a bite to eat, and if you need a few bits and pieces for your pantry.
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The Bicentennial Gardens Rest Area has a public toilet, tap water, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins and plenty of space to park your rig, and close to the Aldi Supermarket, so take advantage and stock up on supplies (GPS -28.850545,153.553775)
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The Big Spring Creek Rest Area is a good overnight location to stop prior to entering into the Bungles, so this place can get pretty crowded at times. There are Public Long Drop Toilets, undercover picnic tables, and bbq facilities and some trees for shad ...
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The Bilpin Reserve Rest Area has flushing toilets, undercover picnic tables and some shady spots to park your caravan under. This reserve is set back a short distance from Bells Line Road, and it's a nice open area to let the kids go wild for a few minute ...
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The Bilyana Rest Area has all requirements needed with a rest area it has a public toilet, and undercover picnic tables with a few rubbish bins and room to park your caravan. This rest area can get quiet busy with grey nomads.
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The Bindoon Hill Rest Area Bindoon Hill is situated northeast of Mount Byroomanning and this rest area is located on both sides of the Great Northern Highway. There is a public toilet, picnic tables, fireplace with bbqs, and some trees for shade with room ...
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The Binjour Range Rest Area is a rather pleasant spot, set back from the main road in amongst tall trees, with no noise from passing traffic. This is a nice spot to stay overnight, with relatively level ground, a public toilet, undercover picnic tables an ...
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Birdcage River Reserve Rest Area
The Birdcage River Reserve Rest Area has lots of room for a caravan and campers covers both sides of the road and is a large area with access to the Murrumbidgee River and plenty of places to rest for an hour or two or try to catch a fish. There are compo ...
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Black Springs Rest Area
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The Black Stump Mundubbera Rest Area is a nicely set up rest area, it has flushing toilets, good water, internet, a free camp kitchen with plenty of tables, seats and a children's playground.
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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. Entrance to the Blackall Park Rest Area Blackall Park Rest Area location map
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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. Entrance to the Blackburn Creek Rest Area Blackburn Creek Rest Area location map
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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 Blandford Rest Area has a public toilet block, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins, plus there are fixed BBQ fireplaces scattered around also. The road is a bit on the tight side for large rigs, so you might want to check it out first before com ...
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Bluebird Rest Area
The Bluebird Rest Area is a large level gravell area with a picnic table, fire pit and rubbish bins. There is plenty of space to park your caravan, and this is a popular truck stop. There are a few tracks just off the main parking area for the more advent ...
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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.
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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. ...
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Bluff Rock Lookout is an impressive rock feature with a sad Aboriginal story of a massacre that took place in 1884. There is room to park your caravan, long drop toilets, bbqs, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins, and a pretty creek with some nice r ...
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Bodalla Park Rest Area is an awesome spot, great facilities and close to town, and good for caravans and camper vans. There are also some large flat gravel sites to accommodate large caravans and car, and plenty of nice grassy areas to pitch tents. Long d ...
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The Bodallin Pioneers Park has a nice childrens playground and an undercover picnic table and it's located next to the Bodallin Roadhouse, so you can get some food and fuel at this stopover, remember that these guys maintain this parking area.
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The Boggabri South Rest Area is just off the Kamilaroi Highway, with room to turn and park your caravan. There is an undercover picnic table, tank water, rubbish bins and public toilets with wheelchair access located here.
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The Bogolong Creek Rest Area is set amongst tall trees and a very small creek if you care to walk to it. No chance of catching any fish or boating at this location.
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Bohena Creek Rest Area
Bohena Creek Rest Area is a large asphalted and slightly elevated spot with plenty of room to park all sized caravans and motorhomes. There are trees running alongside the rest area to park under with public toilets offering wheelchair access and a few ru ...
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The Bon Bon Rest Area is set back from the Stuart Hwy this rest stop has a public telephone, toilets, an undercover picnic table, rubbish bins and an emergency supply of drinking water, as with all tank water, its best to boil your water first before drin ...
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Bookaloo Rest Area
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If your at the Bookham Park Rest Area has flushing public toilets with wheelchair access, undercover picnic tables and ample shade for travellers to park under. While your here pop over and take a look at the old Church while your in Bookham, It's just ac ...
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The Bool Lagoon Turnoff Rest Area is reasonably level with an information wall and an undercover picnic table. Entrance to the Bool Lagoon Turnoff Rest Area Bool Lagoon Turnoff Rest Area location map
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Boolaboola Rest Area
The Boolaboola Rest Area has a lot of room for caravans, motorhomes and trucks, on a level gravel surface, but no shade trees here. There are picnic tables, rubbish bins and it's just off the Eyre Highway if you need a place stay overnight, there are some ...
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The Boolooroo Rest Area is next to the Gydir River so you might be able to catch dinner here. There is a public toilet and undercover picnic tables and a few rubbish bins, with plenty of room to park quite a few caravans.
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Boondi Lookout Rest Area
The Boondi Lookout Rest Area is on the verge ot the Great Eastern Highway with a rubbish bin and no shade. You are close to the highway and will hear every passing car and truck day and night. There's not much to do here apart from taking a rest from the ...
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Booroorban Rest Area
The Booroorban Rest Area is set well back from the Cobb Highway, next to the Nyangay Creek, which has seasonal flows, there is a bit of shade and a place to rest before heading off again.
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The Border East Rest Area is a large area with plenty of spots to choose from plus a few tracks into the bush for the more adventurous. Entrance to the Border East Rest Area Border East Rest Area location map
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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. Entrance to the Bouldercombe Park Rest Area Bouldercombe Park Rest Area location map
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Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area
Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area has a public toilet and is a nice spot alongside the Murray River to kill a few hours. Entrance to the Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area location map
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From the Bourkes Bridge Rest Area you can walk over to the bridge and take some fishing tackle with you. Entrance to the Bourkes Bridge Rest Area Bourkes Bridge Rest Area Location Map
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The Bowna Rest Area has a public toilet, some undercover picnic tables and BBQ facilities plus a few rubbish bins Entrance to the Bowna Rest Area Bowna Rest Area location map
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Boyagin Rock Rest Area
The Boyagin Rock Rest Area is a smallish area with two seperate toilets, fireplaces, and tables with no seating. You will need leveling blocks if you stop here, and good walking shoes for the bush walking tracks, roughly 16 kilometers of them in total.
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Brachina Creek Rest Area
The Brachina Creek Rest Area is not so level area, but a reasonable distance away from the main road, not really suitable for large rigs. Entrance to the Brachina Creek Rest Area Brachina Creek Rest Area location map
The Braefield Rest Area is wedged between the railway line and Kamilaroi Highway. The rest area is fairly level with picnic tables, fireplaces, rubbish bins and plenty of shade to park your caravan under.
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Branxholme Rest Area
The Branxholme Rest Area is an ideal rest area, with excellent shady areas on the highway. The shady parking bay on the highway has been developed as a commemorative area for soldiers lost during World War One. Byaduk is home to the magnificent Byaduk cav ...
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The Breelong Rest Area has some rubbish bins, bbq facilities along with undercover picnic tables here and some small trees offering some shade from the sun. Entrance to the Breelong Rest Area Breelong Rest Area location map
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Brewarrina Rest Area
The Brewarrina Rest Area is a beautiful little spot down near the old lift span bridge in Brewarrina. There are lots of room for caravans and campers to set up camp at, but access could be boggy if rains. There are undercover picnic tables, a fitness gym, ...
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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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Bridgewater on Loddon Rest Area
The Bridgewater on Loddon Rest Area has a public toilet, and plenty of room to park your camping rigs. When reasonable water levels flow, the Mill Rapid downstream of the Calder Hwy bridge provides technical whitewater kayaking of Grade 3 standard featuri ...
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Brightlight Saddle Rest Area
The Brightlight Saddle Rest Area is on the edge of the Princes Highway, with plenty of room to park your caravan. There are a few picnic tables and a rubbish bin, and plenty of trees for shade.
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Brocklehurst Rest Area
Brocklehurst Rest Area is a large gravel area just a short distance from the Newell Highway with a few trees for shade that you will be sharing with truck drivers, so please allow them plenty of room. There are undercover picnic tables, public toilets and ...
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The Brockway Rest Area has limited shade with plenty of room to park your caravan. This rest area is slightly elevated on a gravel surface and just off the main highway with plenty of room for trucks and caravans.
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The Brown Mountain Rest Area has plenty of room to pull over for an hour to revive yourself and work out where your next camp will be. There is plenty of level ground to park your caravan or motorhome with a few sparse trees for shade, and a rubbish bin ...
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Browns Flat Rest Area Southbound with plenty of parking for both light and heavy vehicles. There are flushing public toilets with wheelchair access, covered picnic tables and rubbish bins. The stop is a large area with plenty of room for large caravans mo ...
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Bulahdelah South Rest Area
The Bulahdelah South Rest Area is a popular truck stop, all I can suggest is to keep out of the sun, pick a shady spot near the trees, rest a bit, then on your way again.
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To get to the Buldania Rocks you will need to travel down a gravel road for approximately 2 kilometers with lots of room to park in a larger cleared area. Entrance to the Buldania Rocks Buldania Rocks location map
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The Bulla Park Rest Area has plenty of room to park your caravan with some small trees for shade. There is an undercover picnic table, wood fired bbq facilities and rubbish bins. This is a located in a desolate countryside, don't wander too far away from ...
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Bundaburrah Rest Area
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The Bung Bong Rest Area has an old decommissioned Anglican church, which has a date inscription above the door showing 1876. Entrance to the Bung Bong Rest Area Bung Bong Rest Area location map
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The Bunjil Rocks consists of a large rock formation which includes several gnamma holes and water catchment areas. It's a bit off the beaten track so I'd leave the caravan behind, and simply explore with your 4x4x.
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Bunyip River Rest Area
The Bunyip River Rest Area Set back a short distance from the Princes Freeway, you can let the kids run without fear of them getting run over. Entrance to the Bunyip River Rest Area Bunyip River Rest Area location map
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The Burkett Road Rest Area has no shade trees, a public toilet, rubbish bins, undercover picnic table with an information board, all located on a large gravel area just off the North West Coastal Highway with room to park all sized rigs. There is
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Burnt Creek Rest Area
The Burnt Creek Rest Area is a nice shady place to pull over for a rest, have a sit on the picnic tables and relax a bit. Entrance to the Burnt Creek Rest Area Burnt Creek Rest Area location map
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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.
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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. Entrance to the Burra Range Rest Area 2 Burra Range Rest Area 2 location map
Burracoppin Centenary Park
The Burracoppin Centenary Park has flushing public toilets, some shade trees, undercover picnic tables, bbqs, water taps and just across from the Tavern where you can grab a cold drink to help wash away the dust. This park is on the corner of Great Easter ...
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Burrawan Rest Area
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Burren Junction Baths Reserve Camping Area
Burren Junction Baths Reserve Camping Area has plenty of room to park your caravan at this is an Iconic mineral bath. There are public toilets and showers, picnic tables and rubbish bins, plus the council ranger collects camping fees daily.
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Burrill Lake Park Rest Area
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Bushy Parker Park Rest Area 48 Hour Limit
The Bushy Parker Park Rest Area has flushing public toilets and a blackwater dump point, water taps connected to town water, picnic tables, bbqs next to a beautiful creek. The local store and police station are just down the road. Understandably this is a ...
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Calder Inbound Rest Area Southbound Only
At the Calder Inbound Rest Area Southbound, you can grab a bite to eat or fill your fuel tank plenty of parking at the rear of this stop. Public Telephone onsite.
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Calder Outbound Rest Area Northbound Only
At Calder Outbound Rest Area Northbound, you can fill up with fuel and pop in for a choice of takeaways with plenty of space to park your Caravan or RV onsite. There is also a public telephone and Tourist Information available.
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The Calder Woodburn Memorial Rest Area is right on the edge but separated by a wire crash barrier and very easy to miss the turn-off. There are a few picnic tables where you can enjoy a meal and watch the traffic go by.
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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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At the Caltigeena Rest Area you can haul your rig in here and take a break from driving in the heat. There is no shade to speak of, but the picnic table is under cover, and plenty of space to park.
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Camerons Reserve rest area is set back a short distance from the Western Highway, with room to park your caravan. There is a public toilet with an interesting night lighting system for the toilet block.
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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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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.
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Campbells Reserve Camping Area
The Campbells Reserve Camping Area is a genuine bush camp where you bring and take everything with you, located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, fishing at your doorstep, and generally your on your own as these sites are hardly ever marked with cle ...
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The Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area you might be lucky and catch a yabbie or two for the tucker bag. Entrance to the Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area location map
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The Candelo Rest Area has a Sunday Market and public toilet close to a children's playground that's worth visiting, plus a good general store and café directly opposite so you can easily restock your pantry, plus a public phone-box.
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The Cane River Rest Area located on the banks of the Cane River, close to the road is level with no shade to park your caravan, but you can go inland a bit further away from the highway, for a bit more privacy. Managed by Parks and Wildlife - NO CAMPING P ...
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Cann River Rest Area
The Cann River Rest Area is a long slightly raised gravel area running alongside the Princes Highway, Not much to do here, apart from take a power nap, and then be on your way again.
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The Clarence Pirie Memorial Park has public toilets and rubbish bins and is next door to the Capertee Rest Area, with a children’s playground. You can also take a short stroll around town quite easily and be back in next to no time a all.
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The Caragabal Rest Area has a small area to park on with a public toilet and no shade, you can take a walk down the street to stretch your legs and maybe make a phone call from the telephone box.
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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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Carlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area
The Carlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area has no facilities apart from a public phone and picnic tables and reasonably level ground to park your caravan on. This rest area is set back approximately 500 metres from the Eyre Highway.
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The Caroline Pool Rest Area, is a nice naturally formed water hole, so make sure you have your camera on hand to capture the wildlife at dusk coming to drink. The water level varies depending on drought conditions.
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The Casey Weir Rest Area is located on the Broken River set well back from the Midland Hwy and just a short walk to the Weir itself. Entrance to the Casey Weir Rest Area Casey Weir Rest Area location map
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The Casino South Rest Area is on the edge of the Braemar Forest Park, with plenty of shade available and a public toilet, plus picnic tables and rubbish bins. Entrance to the Casino South Rest Area Casino South Rest Area location map
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The Cassilis Park Rest Area is a big spacious area covered picnic tables, public long drop toilet, fire pits and rubbish bins. This spot is set well back and elevated from the Golden Highway, you will have access to many shady places to park your caravan. ...
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The Casterton Park Rest Area is on the banks of the Glenelg River, and the Casterton Bridge is within easy walking distance. Entrance to the Casterton Park Rest Area Casterton Park Rest Area location map
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The Casuarina Sands Reserve is a really great place to swim in freshwater then have a bbq, and undercover picnic tables, then use the public toilets. This picnic area is located on the banks of the mighty Murrumbidgee River.
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Caurnamont Reserve Rest Area
From the Caurnamont Reserve Rest Area you can take the ferry across the Murray River to Purnong Landing. Entrance to the Caurnamont Reserve Rest Area Caurnamont Reserve Rest Area location map
The Cawsey Rotary Park is a nice place to have a break and use the public restroom, or sit down at the undercover picnic tables with nice views overlooking a man made lake. Entrance to the Cawsey Rotary Park Cawsey Rotary Park location map
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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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The Chandada Pioneer Park runs alongside the main highway, level area and OK for a break from driving and a picnic using the table provided. Entrance to the Chandada Pioneer Park Chandada Pioneer Park location map
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The Chapman Valley Rest Area has a few trees for shade, undercover picnic tables, undercover bbq facilities, public toilet block, rubbish bins, and it's set back on a large gravel surface, with plenty of space to park the largest caravan.
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The Cherrypool Park is next to the Glenelg River. with room to maneuver and places to park along this dirt road. You can try your hand at fishing or grab a camera and stretch your legs. If your in need of the toilets you have a around half a kilometer to ...
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The Cherrypool Park Rest Area is next to Cherrypool waterhole on the Glenelg River It's a nice place to stop and have a picnic. Entrance to the Cherrypool Park Rest Area Entrance to the Cherrypool Rest Area
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Chiltern Park Rest Area has a short walk to some historic Gold diggings and an undercover bbq, picnic tables and public toilet, with plenty of room to park your caravan.
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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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If stopping at the Chowne VC Memorial Rest Area it's worth your time to read as to whom this site is named after, and understand how a brave man died for his country. This rest spot has a public toilet, tank water, some undercover picnic tables and a few ...
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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 Clarendon Rest Area has plenty of trees to keep the sun off you, picnic tables and some rubbish bins, and lots of room to park your caravan. Entrance to the Clarendon Rest Area Clarendon Rest Area loction map
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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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The Clay Wells Rest Area is a level area that runs parallel to the Princes Highway with not a lot between you and the road. Entrance to the Clay Wells Rest Area Clay Wells Rest Area location map
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Club Terrace Rest Area
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The Coach Road Rest Area is a Popular Truck overnight rest area so expect to have plenty of company if you decide to stay here. Entrance to the Coach Road Rest Area Coach Road Rest Area location map
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Cobar Free Camp Truck Stop is close to main road intersection it can be a bit noisy. It's a great overnighter on edge of town, skip bins, public toilets and picnic tables with plenty of room to park but no shade.
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Cobbledicks Ford Reserve
The Cobbledicks Ford Reserve is a historic site with the river crossing at the Werribee River, it has bluestone pavers laid across it, and you can go for a walk along the tracks. This location is very close to Tarneit, Hoppers, Werribee and Wyndham Vale. ...
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The Cockatoo Lake Reserve is a lovely bush camp where you can take the kids with you. The lake itself may or maynot have water in it, due to seasonal drought conditions. Cockatoo Lake Reserve location map
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Cockburn Rest Area
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The Cohen Rest Area has a few fireplaces with plenty of space to park your caravan with easy access for all sized rigs, there are some rubbish bins and lots of shady spots to choose from. If you do stay overnight, you will hear some traffic noise as truck ...
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The Colinton Rest Area is a short distance off the Monaro Highway with a public toilet, picnic tables and some rubbish bins, with plenty of room to park. Colinton Rest Area entrance area Colinton Rest Area location map
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The Colona Rest Area with a bit of shade, picnic table and rubbish bin and has room for the dog to have a bit of a run. It's a level gravel area just off the the Eyre Highway with plenty of room to park your caravan or motorhome.
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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.
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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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Coo-Ee March Memorial Park is a good rest stop option along the Newell Highway. Some shady trees, covered picnic tables and benches and public toilet and rubbish bins, next to the historical society building.
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The Cooinda Reserve Poppet Head Mine Rest Area is a a short walk to the Old mining Poppet Head and get your photo taken next to it. There are bbq facilities, undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins, with plenty of room to park your caravan.
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Coomandook North Rest Area
The Coomandook North Rest Area turnoff is easy to miss, there is a rubbish bin and picnic table along with limited shade, just just off the Dukes Highway. This is a place to stop when you really need a few minutes rest from driving, then to go on your way ...
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Coomandook Park Rest Area
The Coomandook Park Rest Area is set just a short distance from the Dukes Highway, not a lot to do apart from resting before heading off again. Entrance to the Coomandook Park Rest Area Coomandook Park Rest Area location map
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Coonawarra Rest Area
The Coonawarra Rest Area is reasonably flat and surrounded by winery vines, it's a rather pretty place to pop in for a few minutes, and have a bite to eat at the picnic table provided.
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Coongan River Rest Area
The Coongan River Rest Area is a flat stretch of gravel with low shrubby trees that offer little shade if any alongside the Marble Bar Road, there is a rubbish bin to keep you company and not much else. If you feel up to it, take a short hike to the Coong ...
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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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At the Cootra Rest Area you can sit at the picnic table and throw rubbish in the bin apart from that nothing really here to do but take a break from driving. Entrance to the Cootra Rest Area Cootra Rest Area location map
The Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park is set well back from the main road. If you need power, walk over to the Pub and grab the key for a small fee. Entrance to the Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park Cooyar Swinging Bridge Park location map
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The get to the Corryong Park Rest Area from Murray Valley Highway, NW into Donaldson St at Corryong College, 800m to saleyards. Exit Dump Point area via the saleyards as the trees have closed off the normal exit.
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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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Crooked Creek Rest Area
The Crooked Creek Rest Area, the reek is clean & running, trails to meander along. Lots of birdlife and is a secluded and large area, with plenty of room to choose a campsite from, there are suitable areas for your solar panels to keep you going for a ...
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The Culburra North Rest Area is reasonably flat and there is a few areas further back on dirt tracks worth a look, but close to train line. Entrance to the Culburra North Rest Area Culburra North Rest Area location map
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Cullulleraine Rest Area
At the Cullulleraine Rest Area there is not a lot to do, apart from sitting down at the picnic tables, and watch the traffic go by. A couple of rubbish bins are also provided.
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From the Cummings Lookout Rest Area you can take a short trip down to the lookout area. It's NOT recommended to take your caravan down, as you may have problems turning around.
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The Curdimurka Siding Rest Area is an old historic railway siding with the rial intack. This "Old Ghan" passenger train used to run passed here up until 1980. It has now been superseded with "all weather" rail route between Tarcoola and Alice Springs .
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The Currajong Rest Area has public toilets, a few rubbish bins, a few trees for shade and lots of space to park your caravan. This is a popular truck stop next to the highway, so don't expect to get too much sleep, if you decide to stay overnight here.
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Curraweena Rest Area
The Curraweena Rest Area is set back a short distance from Kidman Way. It's a long strip of asphalt with picnic tables, rubbish bins, and at least one shady tree to park under. This is a popular Truck stop, so expect a few to keep you company if you plan ...
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Cutana Rest Area
The Cutana Rest Area has some fairly level areas to stop at for a break from driving and a picnic, and is located on both sides of the Barrier Highway, apart from that, there's not a lot to do here.
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The Dadswells Bridge South Rest Area, has a few trees for shade, a couple of picnic tables and rubbish bins. This is a place to pull over when feeling like you need a break from driving.
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The Dangar Falls Picnic Area has a great photographic opportunity in almost any direction, as long as you're pointing at the waterfall hahaha. It's easy walking along the boardwalk.
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The Dangin Rest Area is along a level tree lined gravel stretch of road running next to the Quairading York Road, There is a rubbish bin, plus a bit of shade to park your caravan, and nothing else to do apart from taking a break and continuing your journe ...
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Danyo Rest Area
Danyo Rest Area has a picnic table and seats shaded by some trees. it's a handy place to pull over and take a break from driving. Entrance to the Danyo Rest Area Danyo Rest Area location map
Darbys Falls River Reserve Rest Area
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The Darkes Memorial Rest Area has rubbish bins, some small shady trees, and plenty of parking areas that are relatively flat, all set back a short distance from the Eyre Highway on a gravel surface.
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The Dartmoor Turnoff Rest Area has plenty of room to park your caravan for the night. Shade is fairly limited and there are two picnic tables at your disposal here. Entrance to the Dartmoor Turnoff Rest Area Dartmoor Turnoff Rest Area location map
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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 De Grey River Rest Area is next to the river, with amazing pools of water along river. This is a very large and popular stopping place for caravanners, there are flushing public toilets with a black water dump point and some rubbish bins. You can take ...
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Dead Mans Point Rest Area
The Dead Mans Point Rest Area is for fishing and that’s about all there is to do at this location, unless you want to play with your kayak. Entrance to the Dead Mans Point Rest Area Dead Mans Point Rest Area location map
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The Dederang North Rest Area is a nice place to pull over if you are feeling tired, grab a bite to eat, then on your way again. Entrance to the Dederang North Rest Area Dederang North Rest Area location map
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 Entrance to the Derby Park Derby Park location map
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Derrick VC Rest Area
While stopping at the Derrick VC Rest Area, is a good place for rest with trees for shade, public toilets with hand wash basin, undercover picnic tables, rubbish bins and tank water. Take a look at the Towrang Bridge, it's a Convict built bridge from a by ...
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Derrinallum Recreation Reserve Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The Derrinallum Recreation Reserve Rest Area is a free camp run by the local council, so drop some money in town and make a donation if you use this spot.
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Des Streckfuss Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The Des Streckfuss Rest Area has public composting toilets, undercover picnic tables and bbq facilities. You can walk to the Gorge Creek, but the water levels will vary with the season, so it may or may not have any water in it, but take your camera anywa ...
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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. Entrance to the Diana's Basin Camping Area Diana's Basin Camping Area location map
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Dingo Fence Rest Area
At the Dingo Fence Rest Area the road noise is minimized slightly by the elevated position of this site amongst the trees. Entrance to the Dingo Fence Rest Area Dingo Fence Rest Area location map
The Dinjerra Road Rest Area has plenty of room to park all sized rigs, with public toilets that have hand wash basins and wheelchair access, picnic tables, rubbish bins, fireplaces with bbq facilities and a children's playground. This rest spot is set a s ...
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The Dodds Bridge Rest Area is set amongst tall gumtrees. Don't expect water in the creek (Unless you are here in winter) so fishing is really not an option here. Entrance to the Dodds Bridge Rest Area Dodds Bridge Rest Area location map
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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Dolo Hill Rest Area
Dolo Hill Rest Area has plenty of parking with public toilets with wheelchair access, undercover picnic tables, fireplaces with bbq facilities and rubbish bins, this is not the quietest place to have a sleep, but you get a nice breeze even in summer.
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The Domblegabby Rest Area, has a fairly level gravel surface to park your caravan. There is a large undercover area and a few shade trees, and lots of rubbish bins. There is tank water here, so make sure you boil the water before drinking it.
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Dongara East Rest Area is a large gravel area with some shade trees to park under. There are some picnic tables and rubbish bins at your disposal and is fairly close to the Midlands Road, so could be a bit noisy at times.
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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
If your tired, pull into the Drain M Rest Area, otherwise keep driving, because all that's here, is a small row of trees for shade, and a rubbish bin on a fairly level surface. Entrance to the Drain M Rest Area Drain M Rest Area location map
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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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The Dry Stone Walling Rest Area and it's next to a long dry stone wall. There are a few small trees separating this rest area and the Princes Highway and it's quite close to Lake Tunketta,
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Dubbo West Rest Area
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The Dublin Lions Park Rest Area does not offer a lot of shelter from the sun or road traffic noise, but it's a place to pull over and take advantage of the undercover picnic table.
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The Dublin North Rest Area does not a lot of shelter from the sun or road traffic noise, but it's a place to pull over and take advantage of the undercover picnic table. Entrance to the Dublin North Rest Area Dublin North Rest Area location map
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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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Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area
The Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area is a beautiful, peaceful, atmospheric place to be with plenty of room to park, a children's playground, fireplaces with bbq facilities, good fishing and a few picnic tables and rubbish bins. Just be careful, and check for ...
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The Dunham River Rest Area is a great spot for a short stopover, located on a large gravel area with some shady trees. There are public toilets with a black water dump point, undercover picnic tables and wood fired BBQ's. (Bring your own wood). Water leve ...
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The Eadine Springs Rest Area is a good place to stop over for the night for motorhomes, caravans etc. There are some undercover picnic tables, wood fired bbqs, rubbish bins, and some shady trees to park under.
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The Edaggee Rest Area is a large gravel area to park your caravan, it has a flushing public toilet with a black water dump point, undercover picnic tables, rubbish bins, but no shade. This is a popular place, so you will have quite a few fellow travellers ...
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The Edgeroi Rest Area is a nice place to take a break from driving, there is a public toilet, and picnic tables here. Consider popping into the local shop or fill up with fuel to help this small community.
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At the Edi Turnoff Rest Area take your camera over to the bridge over the King River and grab a nice photo to remember this place by. Entrance to the Edi Turnoff Rest Area Edi Turnoff Rest Area Location Map
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Eight Mile Corner Rest Area 20 Hour Limit
The Eight Mile Corner Rest Area is a large wide and flat area that will take all sized caravans and motorhomes. There is a 20 hour stopover permitted at this rest stop.
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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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Ellendale Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
The Ellendale Rest Area is gravel surface with no shade, set back approximately 300 metres from the main road. There are public toilets with a black water dump point, fireplaces, and undercover picnic tables with plenty of room to park your caravan or mot ...
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Ellis Bridge Rest Area 24 Hour Limit
Ellis Bridge Rest Area is on the banks of the Mitta Mitta River and it's a nice place to take your camera over to the bridge over the King River, and grab a nice photo to remember this place by.
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The Endrick River Crossing Rest Area is good for fishing with plenty of images waiting to be captured with your camera. Entrance to the Endrick River Crossing Rest Area Endrick River Crossing Rest Area location map
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The Ensay South Rest Area is on the banks of the Tambo River you will pretty much get this place all to yourself. Entrance to the Ensay South Rest Area Ensay South Rest Area location map
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The Escort Rock Rest Area is a nice little spot off the main road, with plenty of shade to be had. There are undercover picnic tables, fireplaces with bbq facilities, rubbish bins and a few tracks that lead into the scrub, but make sure you know where you ...
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The Esrine Range Rest Area has some rubbish bins on a gravel strip running parallel to the Great Northern Highway with only a sparse amount of small trees between you and the traffic going by. There is plenty of room to pull your caravan over, so simply e ...
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While visiting the Euroley Bridge Reserve Rest Area, you can drop the kayak into the Murrumbidgee River via the boat ramp, or fish from the banks and as always take your camera with you.
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The Evelyn Downs Rest Area has an undercover picnic table and some rubbish bins set on a flat gravel surface, and a more desolate place would be hard to find. On a good note though, its flat as a tack as far as the eyes can see in all directions.
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Everard Park Streamside Reserve
The Everard Park Streamside Reserve is located on both sides of the Maroondah Highway, and a great place to drop your kayak in for a quick explore of the area.
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Eyre's Water Hole Rest Area
The Eyre's Water Hole Rest Area is a large flat area with a nice amount of shade. Entrance to the Eyre's Water Hole Rest Area Eyre's Water Hole 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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When stopping at the Father Woods Park you can checkout the Timber Carvings while you take a short break from your journey. Entrance to the Father Woods Park Father Woods Rest Area location map
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Fine Spring Creek Rest Area
Fine Spring Creek Rest Area is not often used, but there is a picnic table and fireplace here, the surface is gravel and there are a few trees for shade. Entrance to the Fine Spring Creek Rest Area Fine Spring Creek Rest Area location map
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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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Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area
The Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area has a few spots to choose from along the Fitzroy River waterfront. Entrance to the Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area location map
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The Forbes Apex Riverside Park is a huge level camping ground located adjacent the old bridge and is very inexpensive with toilets, potable water and under cover areas right on the river. You can enjoy fishing and kayaking, but be prepared for a few neigh ...
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The Forbes Taylor Underpass Rest Area is is next to Lake Forbes with a public toilet and plenty of places to park with water views, it is a Short term Rest Area, while your there pop over to the Lions Park next door and checkout some of the Old Machinery ...
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