All Rest Area (RA)
The following is a comprehensive list of Rest Areas (RA) available to the Public for their Comfort, Enjoyment & Well-being. The Category of Rest Areas incorporates the fundamental facilities available as part of a Rest Area.
Sub Categories Include: RA- < 2 km to Town, RA- < 200 m to Waterfront, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-BBQ’s, RA-Boat Ramp, RA-Drinking Water, RA-Dump Point, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, RA-Shower, Washroom & RA-Wheelchair Access.
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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
Pet Friendly: Yes
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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Category: Infrastructure | Landmark, Park | Garden | Reserve, Amenities & Facilities, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
‘Memorial Park’ is situate along the Princes Highway in Stratford, Victoria, is set within beautifully landscaped gardens and is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating and public toilets – perfect for the family picnic or a rejuvenating break for the weary traveller. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. The lush lawns, mature trees 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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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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: Beach, Lake | Lagoon | Estuary, Lookout | View, Natural POI, RA-Picnic Tables, and Rest Area (RA)
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 150.053863 Latitude: -36.489535 Travelling along the Tathra-Bermagui Road, the road meanders – up and down – through stunning sceneries changing from towering forests of Spotted Gums featuring understories of ancient Cycads – to the calm waters of the inlets and lagoons – often traversed by the iconic timber one-lane bridges. The NSW Coastal Cycad – Macrozamia Communis Cycads are 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: 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: 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: RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, and Rest Area (RA)
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 151.843178 Latitude: -32.661625 Set amidst landscaped garden areas, the ‘Twelve Mile Hill’ Rest Area is located on the northern flank of the Pacific Highway, some 24.4 km north of the Hunter River crossing, Hexham. A short walking track provides the perfect opportunity to stretch the legs and learn about the area from the information boards along the way. The large area easily Read more…
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Category: Disabled Toilet, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Wheelchair Access, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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
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
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: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Overnight Stay: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 153.298372 Latitude: -29.153966 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 9.5 km south of the Evans River Bridge, the Rest Area at New Italy in New South Wales provides ample parking and allows for free camping. This Rest Area is as interesting as it is delightful – donning a Museum, eateries, boutique shopping as well as an array of facilities including sheltered 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, RA-Wheelchair Access, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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…
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Category: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, 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: 153.273372 Latitude: -29.194760 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 650 m north of the Darkys Road Intersection, the Rest Area abutting the ‘Doubleduke State Forest’ at Tabbimoble in New South Wales easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking, whilst affording an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is equipped with sheltered picnic tables, public toilets and 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: 149.788756 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: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Public Toilets, RA-Shelter, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 153.238238 Latitude: -29.253365 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 3.2 km north of the Iluka Road Intersection, the Rest Area at Jacky Bulbin Flat in New South Wales easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking and long term heavy vehicle parking, whilst affording an easy: drive-in – parallel 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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Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
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…