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Arrawarra Rest Area

Arrawarra, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingAccessibleDrinking WaterToiletsDump PointCaravans

About this campsite

Arrawarra Rest Area is a convenient oasis nestled along the Pacific Highway, ideal for weary travelers looking for a place to pause and rejuvenate. This resting point, also serving as a center for truck drivers' shift changes, pulsates with life and transient stories, particularly at night. While parking could be competitive with only six caravan bays, the site promises a future service center to further enhance your traveling experience.

Be aware that this rest area is used as a shift change point for truck drivers and gets very busy late at night. Avoid parking in the truck bays for your own well-being. There are only 6 Caravan bays.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
WiFi Internet
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Dump Point
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
TV Reception
Generators Allowed
Accessible toilets
Unknown feature
Camp Trailers
Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area
Water
Phone and TV reception
6 Caravan spaces
Bin
Long Rig
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Arrawarra Rest Area•3 Arrawarra Beach Road, Arrawarra, NSW, 2456

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY⛈️
30° / 19°
💧 100%
TUE🌦️
21° / 18°
💧 78%
WED🌦️
24° / 16°
💧 25%
THU🌤️
22° / 13°
💧 10%
FRI🌦️
22° / 15°
💧 29%

Common questions about Arrawarra Rest Area

What facilities does Arrawarra Rest Area have?

Arrawarra Rest Area has overnight rest area, tv reception, accessible, drinking water, generators allowed and accessible toilets. That is the short list; 21 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.

Can you book Arrawarra Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Arrawarra 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 Arrawarra Rest Area?

Arrawarra Rest Area sits in Arrawarra, 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 Arrawarra Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Arrawarra Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Overnight Rest AreaYes
TV ReceptionYes
AccessibleYes
Drinking WaterYes
Generators AllowedYes
Accessible toiletsYes
Yes
Camp TrailersYes
WiFi InternetYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Day Use AreaYes
WaterYes
Phone and TV receptionYes
ToiletsYes
6 Caravan spacesYes
BinYes
Dump PointYes
Picnic TablesYes
Long RigYes
CaravansYes
Free CampingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
30°·57%·25km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
21°·69%·17km/h
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Wed
24°·45%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
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3 Arrawarra Beach Road

Arrawarra, NSW 2456

Arrawarra Rest Area

Free · no booking needed