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Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway

Breakaway, QLD
At a glance
Rest AreaPets Welcome

About this rest area

Located along Barkly Highway, Breakaway offers a considerable parking area perfect for truck drivers and travelers alike. It features a large gravel area for easy parking, along with several garbage bins to help keep the area clean. Notably, the spot has good 3G connectivity, making it an ideal rest stop to check up on emails and updates before heading east out of Mount Isa.

The Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakay is a well-maintained layby spot perfect for a quick pitstop on your journey. Conveniently located when departing from Mount Isa to head east, the area is characterized by its large gravel space, allowing room for all vehicle sizes. Moreover, the location boasts excellent 3G coverage, making it an ideal spot to catch up on emails, map out your next destination, or simply unwind with your favorite online content. Equipped with essential amenities like garbage bins, this parking space is perfect for those seeking a short break from their travels.

How to Get There

On the northern side of Barkly Highway, just east of Mount Isa.

What this place offers

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
Space for large vehicles
Day Use Area

Location

Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway•Barkly Highway, Breakaway, QLD, 4825

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
35° / 31°
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WED🌦️
38° / 26°
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36° / 24°
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FRI🌤️
34° / 23°
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33° / 26°
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Common questions about Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway

What facilities does Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway have?

Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway has bin, pets welcome, mobile phone coverage, day rest area, space for large vehicles and day use area. 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 Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway?

The record for Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway 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 Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway online?

We hold no online booking link for Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway, 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 Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway?

Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway sits in Breakaway, 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 Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway

Facilities recorded for Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway
FacilityOn site
Yes
BinYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Space for large vehiclesYes
Day Use AreaYes

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Breakaway, QLD 4825

Barkly Highway Parking Space at Breakaway