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Anakie Crossroads Rest Area

Anakie, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Conveniently located near the scenic Capricorn Highway, Anakie Crossroads Rest Area is an ideal stop for travelers, featuring a drive-through section and a BBQ table under cover. Near the rest area is the tranquil township of Anakie where further amenities like a hotel, a caravan park, and toilet facilities are available. The rest area itself is enhanced by the beauty of nature and is perfect for enjoying a tranquil break amidst your journey.

Anakie is 1km away and has a Hotel and a Caravan Park. There is a picnic table, bin and some shade on a level gravel surface. There are toilets in Anakie.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Toilets 1km away
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Maximum 48 hrs
Day Use Area
Level
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Mostly gravel
Approved Qld Dept main Roads
Overnight Rest Area

Location

Anakie Crossroads Rest AreaIntersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road, Anakie, QLD, 4702

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌤️
25° / 12°
MON☁️
24° / 13°
💧 2%
TUE🌤️
24° / 14°
💧 6%
WED🌤️
25° / 12°
💧 1%
THU🌤️
25° / 12°

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Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
25°·28%·16km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
24°·32%·23km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
24°·38%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
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Intersection of Capricorn Highway and Anakie-Sapphire Road

Anakie, QLD 4702

Anakie Crossroads Rest Area

Free · no booking needed