Rest Areas
List of New South Wales Rest Areas
New South Wales Rest Area Information ℹ️
Rest Areas are not generally used for camping, they are meant for you to take a short break from driving, so you can refresh, and continue on your journey safely.
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The Popiltah Rest Area is a great spot for overnight stop in the middle of nowhere, there is a little road noise but quietens down at night. There is a bit of a change with tall trees giving shade, and nice picnic facilities available overlooking the Popi ...
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The Porters Creek Picnic Area is located on the corner of Porters Creek Road and Hut Road. This spot is on the banks of the Murray River, with a few picnic tables and shady trees to park under. Remember to take everything you need with you, and take your ...
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The Pothana Lane Rest Area is near the corner of Belford Street and Porthana Lane. There is plenty of room to turn around even the largest rigs. A public toilet, an undercover picnic table and rubbish bin and an emergency supply of tank water is what awai ...
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The Private Jackson Park Gungal Rest Area is set back approximately 70 metres from Maitland Street, with a public toilet, some undercover picnic tables and rubbish bins. There is quite a bit of space to park your caravan and enjoy a break from driving.
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The Ramornie Rest Area can be a bit of a tight squeeze for big rigs if few are parked here. Entrance to the Ramornie Rest Area Ramornie Rest Area location map
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Rix's Creek Rest Area
The Rix's Creek Rest Area is a small gravel are next to the New England Highway, there is room to turn around and an undercover picnic table, flushing public toilets and not much else here.
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Rocks Crossing Reserve
The Rocks Crossing Reserve is a small spot just off the Nowendoc Road, there are picnic tables and rubbish bins here, plus the Nowendoc River runs behind the reserve, so it might be worth a look. To get to the water, you need to walk down two flights of s ...
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The Roses Park Rest Area is a lovely place to let a few hours drift away, drop the kayak and do a quick explore or a bit of river fishing in time for dinner. Entrance to the Roses Park Rest Area Roses Park Rest Area location map
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Round Hill Rest Area
The Round Hill Rest Area has parking on either side of the Barrier Hwy, toilet and covered tables are on the southbound side only. Entrance to the Round Hill Rest Area Round Hill Rest Area location map
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The Royal Hotel Mount Hope Rest Area has Take away food, pub meals and cold drinks are just across the road from your camp. Entrance to the Royal Hotel Mount Hope Rest Area Royal Hotel Mount Hope Rest Area location map
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The Sandigo Rest Area Truck Stop is a strip of asphalt a short distance from the Sturt Highway. This is a truck parking area, so please make sure you allow room for them. There is plenty of room to park here, plus an undercover picnic table and rubbish bi ...
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The Sandside Rest Area is an overnight camp at roadside truck stop. There are composting toilet facilities with wheelchair access, undercover picnic tables and plenty of room for large caravans and motorhomes. The rest area is bit noisy from passing traff ...
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Sandy Creek Rest Area
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Scrubby Creek Rest Area
Scrubby Creek Rest Area is a fantastic place to stop, clean and quiet, fireplace rotating bbq facilities, picnic tables, a large dumpmaster bin, with room to park your caravan. You are close to the highway, so expect some noise during the day, but it's be ...
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The Severn River Rest Area Site has been upgraded since and I don't have a current photo, so Old photos used. The Severn River is within easy walking distance for those interested in fishing, photography and of cause the kayak.
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The Shadforth Reserve Rest Area offers no shade and is located at the corner of Millthorpe Road and Mitchell Highway. Lots of room to park your caravan while you take advantage of the public toilet, picnic tables and rubbish bins.
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The Shoalhaven River Crossing, is a nice place to take a swim and gold pan. There are no facilities, or camping amenities, but it's a great stretch your legs and maybe catch a fish for dinner, or some gold in your pan after a day of fossicking.
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