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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-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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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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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-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-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, 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-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: 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: 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: 153.008212 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…
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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: 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-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-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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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…