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: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, RA-Information, 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: 149.636377 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: 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: 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, 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: 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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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 147.079479 Latitude: -37.971324 ‘Apex Park’, located in Stratford, Victoria – on the banks of the Avon River. Beautifully landscaped and equipped with playgrounds, picnic tables, BBQ’s, seating, public toilets, walking paths, mature trees, expansive lawns, and so many POI . . . An absolutely delightful locale to spend a day enjoying a picnic with the family or friends, or, Read more…
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Category: Picnic Table, Amenities & Facilities, Public Toilet, RA-Drinking Water, 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: 150.533649 Latitude: -35.084974 Located on the northern flank of the Princes Highway, some 2.8 km north of the Wandean Road turn off, Wandandian, the Bewong Rest Area easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area is equipped with sheltered picnic tables, a drinking fountain and public toilets. We caution that the quality 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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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: 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: 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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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: 152.314807 Latitude: -32.350927 Located on the northern flank of the Pacific Highway, some 15.8 km north of the exit to the Bulahdelah township, the Bulahdelah Rest Area is a one of the smaller but more tranquil rest areas. It easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. This Rest Area is equipped with sheltered picnic 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: 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: 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: 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-Information, 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 2.2 km north of the Richmond River Bridge, the Rest Area at Wardell in New South Wales provides ample parking, whilst affording an easy: drive-in – parallel park – drive-out scenario. From the township of Broadwater, heading north, the Pacific Highway travels some distance along the Richmond River, until it crosses the river 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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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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Disabled Access: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Shade & Shelter: Yes
Longitude: 153.008212 Latitude: -29.784074 Located on the western flank of the Pacific Highway, some 13.8 km north of the Parker Road turn off, Wells Crossing, the Lambrinos Nortaras Memorial Rest Area easily accommodates large rigs, providing ample parking whilst affording an easy: drive-in – park – drive-out scenario. The Rest Area features expansive lawn areas surrounded by delightful woodlands. It is well equipped with Read more…