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Longitude: 145.616510 Latitude: -35.571804 Located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 8.5 km north of the township of Finley in New South Wales, this rest area is separated from the highway by a row of vegetation and mature trees which provide some welcome shade. The facility easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst still affording an easy: drive-in – parallel park Read more…
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Longitude: 145.791174 Latitude: -35.309101 Located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 8.5 km north-east of the township of Jerilderie in New South Wales, this rest area is separated from the highway by a relatively dense row of vegetation. It easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst still affording an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario. The views across Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Longitude: 146.164053 Latitude: -35.060479 The ‘Sandside Rest Area’ is located on the southern flank of the Newell Highway, some 20 km south-west of the tiny township of Morundah in New South Wales. This particular rest area displays some magnificent specimens of the iconic Australian ‘Gum Tree’ as well as an Aboriginal ‘Scarred Tree’. These large, mature trees also bestow welcome shelter – and the views Read more…
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Category: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Longitude: 146.179137 Latitude: -35.055813 Located on the southern flank of the Newell Highway, some 18.5 km south-west of the tiny township of Morundah in New South Wales, this circular fashioned Rest Area is accessed and exited via the same roadway. Large mature trees bestow welcome shelter, and the views across the fields are vast and beautiful . . . The Rest Area is Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Longitude: 146.479152 Latitude: -34.814187 Set within the ‘Gillenbah State Forest’, this beautiful Rest Area is well equipped, spacious, peaceful, and large enough to take stroll, refresh, enjoy a picnic, venture into the surrounding forest . . . You will find the ‘Gillenbah Rest Area’ on the southern flank of the Newell Highway, some 10 km south-west of the of the township Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Longitude: 146.839549 Latitude: -34.446921 This Rest Area is located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 12.4 km south-west of the Burley Griffin Way (Egan Street) intersection, at Ardlethan, New South Wales. A row of mature trees separates the rest area from the highway which is approximately 200 m in length, providing ample parking for vehicles, large and small. The Rest Read more…
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Longitude: 147.613988 Latitude: -33.605338 A small rest area is situate on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 21 km North of the Mid Western Highway intersection. Mature trees provide welcome shelter whilst the area, though small, easily accommodates large rigs – affording ample parking and an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario. A great spot to stop, take a break, and stretch Read more…
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Longitude: 147.926595 Latitude: -33.429619 Located on the southern flank of the Newell Highway, this delightfully shaded rest area provides a number of parking bays which are perfect for large rigs. Situate some 9.5 km south-west of the township of Forbes in New South Wales, the rest area provides the opportunity to stop, take a break, and stretch the legs . . . The Rest Area Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 147.519439 Latitude: -33.763604 Located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 800 m south of the Mid Western Highway intersection, this Rest Area is nestled on the meandering banks of Bland Creek in New South Wales. The Rest Area is a huge facility, with a sealed road that stretches some 450 m from end to end, as well as some extra gravel Read more…
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Longitude: 150.226055 Latitude: -28.840164 Located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 84 km north of the township of Moree in New South Wales, the ‘North Star’ Rest Area is a huge facility, providing various pockets in which vehicles of and size and shape can easily park and make the most of a little peace and quiet – some of which provide welcome shade Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 149.788756 Latitude: -29.873407 Located on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 48 km south of the township of Moree in New South Wales, the ‘Tookey Creek’ Rest Area is a generous, beautifully vegetated facility, which easily accommodates large rigs. Ample parking is available, whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is equipped with sheltered picnic Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 149.457044 Latitude: -30.854065 Travelling along the Newell Highway, in New South Wales, heading southwards from Narrabri, and, situate on the eastern flank of the highway – selected rest stops form part of “The World’s Largest Virtual Solar System Drive – A scaled model 38 million times smaller than outer space!”. This fascinating representation of our Solar System uses the Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 149.317174 Latitude: -31.234609 This Rest Area signifies the end of the Road Train route. Though not physically separated from the Newell Highway, it provides ample room for large rigs, as well as small vehicles, to stop for a break, a quick refresh, and a toilet . . . Located some 6.5 km north-east of the beautiful township Read more…
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Category: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Longitude: 149.524776 Latitude: -30.722911 Surrounded by the beautiful and varied ‘Pilliga East State Forest’, this Rest Area is situated on the eastern flank of the Newell Highway, some 68 km North of Coonabarabran, New South Wales. This large rest area is well shaded with mature trees, and is equipped with sheltered picnic tables, and rubbish bins. A great place to Read more…
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Disabled Access: Yes
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Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 149.636377 Latitude: -30.495048 Travelling along the Newell Highway, in New South Wales, heading southwards from Narrabri, and, situate on the eastern flank of the highway – selected rest stops form part of “The World’s Largest Virtual Solar System Drive – A scaled model 38 million times smaller than outer space!”. This fascinating representation of our Solar System uses Read more…
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Category: Lookout | View, Natural POI, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Shelter, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Longitude: 151.311537 Latitude: -25.573371 Travelling along the beautiful stretch of road between Eidsvold and Mundubbera in Queensland, a Truck Parking Area provides the perfect opportunity to take a moment to savour the views – breathtaking !! Rolling hills that expand in every direction – the peace and tranquility – as the Burnett Highway is not overly busy . . . Read more…
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Category: BBQ, Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-BBQ's, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Overnight Stay: Yes
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Longitude: 151.311537 Latitude: -25.573371 Approaching Mundubbera, from an eastward direction, a large Rest Area emerges on the northern flank of the Burnett Highway. The Rest Area signage reads: “The Black Stump Gateway to Mundubbera” Directly under the signage, a concrete black stump is situate. The colloquial Australian term of the ‘Black Stump’ is generally accepted as a reference point, and, uncannily there is plaque and Read more…
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Category: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA- < 2 km to Town, RA- < 200 m to Waterfront, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
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Longitude: 151.815356 Latitude: -25.681091 Ban Ban Springs is located at the site of mythical springs, and at the junction of the Isis and Burnett Highways. It is also just 4 km east of the “farthest out station” of the 1840’s, selected and occupied by Mr Henry Herbert in 1846 – he named his run ‘Ban Ban‘, the name the township still beholds Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-Dump Point, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA- < 2 km to Town, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Shower | Washroom, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
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Overnight Stay: Yes
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Longitude: 151.624719 Latitude: -25.629162 Approaching Gayndah, the ‘Oldest Town in Queensland‘, from an eastward direction, a delightful Rest Area materialises – situate on the northern flank of the Burnett Highway. Nestled on the banks of the Burnett River, this Rest Area is beautifully maintained with ample parking for large rigs, as well as small. The views of the river are beautiful, Read more…
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Disabled Access: Yes
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Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 153.520024 Latitude: -28.425469 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 350 m north of the Pottsville Road Intersection, the Rest Area at Sleepy Hollow in New South Wales provides ample parking for cars, caravans, trailers and motorhomes; as well as a separate section for longer term truck parking. For larger rigs, an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario is provided. The Rest Read more…