All RA-Pet Friendly
The following is a comprehensive list of Rest Areas (RA) that are Pet Friendly, and available to the Public for their Comfort, Enjoyment & Well-being.
RA-Pet Friendly is a Sub Category of Rest Area (RA).
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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: RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 152.322296 Latitude: -32.155042 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 7.5 km north of the Midge Street intersection, Coolongolook, the Wang Wauk Rest Area is a large, bushy area which easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is well equipped with sheltered picnic tables, exercise area, walking tracks, 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
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-BBQ's, RA-Drinking Water, 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: 149.714880 Latitude: -37.369497 Located on the northern flank of the Princes Highway, abutting the Wallagaraugh River; some 4 km north of the Victorian / New South Wales Border, the Wallagaraugh River Rest Area is equipped with some sheltered picnic tables, open picnic tables, a wood fired BBQ pit and public toilets – just perfect for a rejuvenating break or a 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: 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-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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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
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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-BBQ's, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, 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
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 148.618573 Latitude: -37.689411 Located on the northern flank of the Princes Highway, some 17 km east of the township of Orbost, the Murrungowar Rest Area is equipped with some sheltered seating, picnic tables, wood fired BBQ’s and public toilets – perfect for a rejuvenating break or an overnight stay. The fifteen minute walking track meandering through the forest, offers the traveller an opportunity to stretch their 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
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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Category: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 152.464928 Latitude: -31.964697 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 7.3 km north of the Tuncurry Road & The Lakes Way turnoff to Tuncurry, the Four Mile Hill Rest Area easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. A great spot to stretch the legs and learn about the area from the information panels. 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
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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: 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: 152.154025 Latitude: -32.548414 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 10 km north of the Myall Street turnoff to Hawks Nest, the Browns Flat Rest Area easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is a large area and is well equipped with sheltered picnic tables, public toilets and rubbish bins. Read more…
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Category: BBQ, Boat Ramp, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, Community | Public Space, Disabled Toilet, Fish Cleaning, Infrastructure | Landmark, Park | Garden | Reserve, Picnic Table, Pier | Jetty, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-BBQ's, RA-Boat Ramp, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 147.739967 Latitude: -37.817024 Located in the heart of the township of Nicholson, on the southern flank of the on the Princes Highway, directly on the Nicholson River waterfront, this rest area caters for travellers whether it be by road, bike or boat; for picnickers; fishermen; boating and water enthusiasts . . . A quick walk under the Princes Highway bridge 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
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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-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: 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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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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: RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 149.844717 Latitude: -37.203644 Located on the western flank of the Princes Highway, northbound, some 5.8 km north of the junction of the Princes Highway and Imlay Road, Narrabarba, and some 19 km south of the township of Eden, the Narrabarba Rest Area is perfect for large rigs providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest 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: 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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Category: BBQ, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-BBQ's, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Pet Friendly: Yes
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 146.299551 Latitude: -38.652703 Located on the northern flank of the South Gippsland Highway, some 3 km west of the township of Toora, the Franklin River Rest Area is equipped with shelters, picnic tables, BBQ’s, seating and public toilets – perfect for a rejuvenating break and overnight stays for the weary traveller as well as family gatherings, picnics, lazy Sunday afternoons with friends Read more…
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Longitude: 146.077668 Latitude: -38.694872 Located on the southern flank of the Meeniyan-Promontory Road, some 500 m west of the township of Fish Creek, this rest area is equipped with a sheltered seating area, expansive lawns, and is sited alongside Fish Creek – perfect for a peaceful, rejuvenating break. A stroll through the reserve offers the traveller an opportunity to stretch their legs, quietly take in the Read more…