All Rest Area (RA) in Australia
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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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…
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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, Rest Area (RA), and Shelter | Pavilion
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 152.788035 Latitude: -31.533219 Located on the northern flank of the Pacific Highway, some 3.2 km north of the Ron Banks Road Intersection to Herons Creek, the Burrawan Rest Area easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is equipped with a sheltered picnic table, public toilets, and rubbish bins. Helpful Hints: 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: Disabled Toilet, Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Absolute Waterfront, RA-BBQ's, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Overnight Stay, 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: 146.657902 Latitude: -38.623777 Located on the northern flank of the South Gippsland Highway, some 4 km west of the township of Alberton, the ‘Albert River Rest Area’ is equipped with a shelter, picnic tables, seating and public toilets – perfect for a rejuvenating break and possible an overnight stay for the weary traveller. The 500 m track meanders along the 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: 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: 147.273713 Latitude: -37.921109 Located on the southern flank of the Princes Highway some 18.5 km east of the township of Stratford and 33 km west of Bairnsdale, the ‘Providence Ponds’ Rest Area is sizable, with ample room to cater for larger rigs. The Rest Area is equipped with picnic tables and public toilets. It abuts the Providence Ponds Flora & Fauna 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: 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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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: RA-Information, RA-Large Vehicles, RA-Pet Friendly, RA-Picnic Tables, RA-Playground, RA-Shelter, RA-Wheelchair Access, and Rest Area (RA)
Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 146.438815 Latitude: -38.665438 Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool in Victoria, this shady Rest Area provides a perfect opportunity to stop and enjoy a relaxing break. Situate within a beautiful park, the landscaped gardens compliment the beautiful facilities and amenities. Stretch your legs and take a walk around this pretty little town, as it is 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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Disabled Access: Yes
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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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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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Disabled Access: Yes
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Shade & Shelter: Yes
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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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-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: 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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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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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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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…