12 Mile Hill Rest Area
12 Mile Hill Rest Area
About this campsite
The 12 Mile Hill Rest Area is a spacious, drive-through rest area on the Pacific Highway, perfect for any sized vehicle. It serves as an ideal spot for a free overnight stay, with a row of trees partially reducing the road noise. Furthermore, it provides an easy access route to the Old Pacific Highway, making your journey even more convenient and varied.
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12 Mile Hill Rest Area•Pacific Highway, Twelve Mile Creek, NSW, 2324
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Common questions about 12 Mile Hill Rest Area
Is 12 Mile Hill Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. 12 Mile Hill Rest Area in Twelve Mile Creek, NSW is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends.
What facilities does 12 Mile Hill Rest Area have?
12 Mile Hill Rest Area has accessible, caravans, bin, mobile phone signal, toilets and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at 12 Mile Hill Rest Area?
The record for 12 Mile Hill Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book 12 Mile Hill Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for 12 Mile Hill Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is 12 Mile Hill Rest Area?
12 Mile Hill Rest Area sits in Twelve Mile Creek, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at 12 Mile Hill Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Accessible | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Accessible toilets | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Exit to either direction of the highway | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes |
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Pacific Highway
Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 2324