Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area in Taabinga, QLD — photo 1

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area

Taabinga, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointTent SiteCaravansToiletsPets Welcome

About this campsite

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area is a spacious, well-maintained site suitable for all rig sizes. This circular rest area boasts a picturesque eucalyptus-shaded green space at its center. The rest area's location, distanced from the highway, offers solace from traffic noise and adds tranquillity. Its key features include well-kept toilets. This serves as a great pit-stop for your travel or a fun family day out.

Experience the tranquility of the Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area, an expansive location perfect for relaxing, irrespective of the size of your rig. Its unique circular layout, featuring a lovely grassy core, surrounded by towering eucalypt trees, contributes to the serene ambiance. The rest area has well-kept facilities, including toilets located for your convenience. Their distance from the highway ensures minimal noise, making your stay comfortable and pleasant. Undeniably, Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area is the ideal spot for unwinding after a long journey.

How to Get There

11km south-west of Kingaroy, 17km north-east of Kumbia on northern side of Bunya Highway and the eastern bank of Stuart River

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Dump Point
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
On the bank of the Stuart River
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Maximum 20 hrs
Overnight Rest Area

Location

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area•Bunya Highway, Taabinga, QLD, 4610

Common questions about Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area

Is Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area in Taabinga, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area have?

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area has dump point, mobile phone coverage, day use area, free overnight camp, free camping and on the bank of the stuart river. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total.

Are dogs allowed at Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area?

The record for Alwyn Francis Bridge 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 Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area?

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area sits in Taabinga, QLD. 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 Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Dump PointYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Free CampingYes
Yes
On the bank of the Stuart RiverYes
Tent SiteYes
Long RigYes
Day Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
CaravansYes
Maximum 20 hrsYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
Picnic TablesYes
Pets WelcomeYes

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Bunya Highway

Taabinga, QLD 4610

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area

Free · no booking needed