Avon River Rest Area in Gre Gre South, VIC — photo 1

Avon River Rest Area

Gre Gre South, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingFishing SpotPets WelcomeTent SiteCaravans

About this campsite

The Avon River Rest Area is a sizable convivial site that offers overnight stays. It's situated on the bank of the occasionally dry Avon River. The circular gravel setup, offers a mix of sunny and shaded spots, on both grassy and gravel areas. Conveniences include picnic tables and bins, although note there are no restroom facilities. Ideal for large rigs, every visitor can choose a location that perfectly suits their needs. Enjoy the tranquil environment and the simple beauty by the river while you rest during your journey.

Avon River Rest Area is a spacious stopover situated on the banks of the Avon River, offering an attractive gravel layout punctuated with picnic tables and spaces for convenient waste disposal. Suited for substantial vehicles, it presents a selection of either gravel or grassy regions and provides the option for sun-exposed or shaded positioning. It's worth noting that the Avon River may occasionally be dry. Its tranquil surroundings and flexible accommodation options make it an appealing rest stop for travelers.

What this place offers

Activities

Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Good mobile phone signal
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Some muddy areas in wet weather
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
but close to the road with a bit of traffic
Overnight Rest Area
Circular gravel configuration
Nice shady spot
Unknown feature
Good for any size rig
Day Use Area
Adjacent to the Avon River

Location

Avon River Rest Area•McPherson Road, Gre Gre South, VIC, 3478

Common questions about Avon River Rest Area

Is Avon River Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Avon River Rest Area in Gre Gre South, VIC 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 Avon River Rest Area have?

Avon River Rest Area has fishing spot, good mobile phone signal, free camping, mobile phone coverage, bin and shade. 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.

Are dogs allowed at Avon River Rest Area?

The record for Avon River 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 Avon River Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Avon River 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 Avon River Rest Area?

Avon River Rest Area sits in Gre Gre South, VIC. 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 Avon River Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Avon River Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Fishing SpotYes
Good mobile phone signalYes
Free CampingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
BinYes
ShadeYes
Some muddy areas in wet weatherYes
Long RigYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
but close to the road with a bit of trafficYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Circular gravel configurationYes
Nice shady spotYes
Yes
Pets WelcomeYes
Tent SiteYes
Good for any size rigYes
Day Use AreaYes
Adjacent to the Avon RiverYes
CaravansYes
Picnic TablesYes

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McPherson Road

Gre Gre South, VIC 3478

Avon River Rest Area

Free · no booking needed