Banda Powell Mine Rest Area

Ora Banda, WA

Ora Banda, WA

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeFire PlaceBBQ

About this campsite

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area provides a convenient spot for travelers, offering free overnight camping facilities. It can accommodate large vehicles and features a drive-through configuration. The space is semi-shaded with a scattering of trees, offering a serene and comfortable space for rest during long journey.

The Banda Powell Mine Rest Area is a spacious roadside retreat, ideal for free overnight camping. It features a well thought out drive-through layout, designed to accommodate even the largest of rigs. Speckled with a variety of trees that offer coveted shade, it is nestled perfectly right between the road and the rest area, providing an inviting and comfortable stopover for travelers. Its tranquil atmosphere continues to attract a steady stream of visitors who are looking for a quiet, relaxing escape. Join this community and experience the perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty at Banda Powell Mine Rest Area.

How to Get There

67 north of Kalgoorlie, 64km south of Menzies on the eastern side of Goldfields Highway

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig

Overnight Rest Area

Unknown feature

Fire Place

Free Overnight Camp

Day Rest Area

Day Use Area

Location

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area•Goldfields Highway, Ora Banda, WA, 6431

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️

23° / 12°

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THU☀️

21° / 10°

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FRI☁️

21° / 9°

💧 6%

SAT☁️

22° / 10°

💧 20%

SUN🌤️

25° / 9°

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Common questions about Banda Powell Mine Rest Area

Is Banda Powell Mine Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Banda Powell Mine Rest Area in Ora Banda, WA 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area have?

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area has shade, long rig, picnic tables, free camping, overnight rest area and caravans. That is the short list; 12 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area?

The record for Banda Powell Mine 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Banda Powell Mine 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area?

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area sits in Ora Banda, WA. 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 Banda Powell Mine Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Banda Powell Mine Rest Area
Facility	On site
Shade	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Fire Place	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
BBQ	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes

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