Battery Rock Rest Area

Gungal, NSW

Gungal, NSW

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingToiletsCaravansTent SitePets Welcome

About this campsite

Battery Rock Rest Area is a great stopover on the Golden Highway, offering relief from the road noise with a clump of shade-providing trees. With its bitumen entrance, it leads to a sandy track next to the scenic Wonondi Rivulet. Not only does it have ample space for vehicle turnarounds, it also provides a shaded area, enhancing your rest and relaxation experience during your journey.

Battery Rock Rest Area offers a free, peaceful overnight respite on the bustling Golden Highway. Majestically screened by a cluster of trees that reduces highway noise, its entrance is a smooth bitumen that extends into a sandy track alongside the serene Wonondi Rivulet. The spot is spacious enough for maneuvering your vehicle with ease and provides some shade for a comforting relaxation or sleep. Dive into tranquility and refresh yourself for the continued journey ahead. Enjoy the symbiosis of convenience and serenity that Battery Rock Rest Area offers. This place isn't just a stopover; it's an experience of quietude amidst transit.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area

Day Rest Area

Free Overnight Camp

Bin

Long Rig

One toilet has been closed but another is still available

Unknown feature

Day Use Area

Location

Battery Rock Rest Area•Golden Highway, Gungal, NSW, 2333

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️

26° / 13°

💧 76%

TUE🌦️

26° / 14°

💧 25%

WED🌦️

21° / 12°

💧 6%

THU🌤️

22° / 8°

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FRI☀️

29° / 9°

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Common questions about Battery Rock Rest Area

Is Battery Rock Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Battery Rock Rest Area in Gungal, NSW 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 Battery Rock Rest Area have?

Battery Rock Rest Area has toilets, shade, overnight rest area, free camping, day rest area and free overnight camp. That is the short list; 14 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 Battery Rock Rest Area?

The record for Battery Rock 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 Battery Rock Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Battery Rock 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 Battery Rock Rest Area?

Battery Rock Rest Area sits in Gungal, 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 Battery Rock Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Battery Rock Rest Area
Facility	On site
Toilets	Yes
Shade	Yes
Overnight Rest Area	Yes
Free Camping	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Free Overnight Camp	Yes
Bin	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
One toilet has been closed but another is still available	Yes
	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes

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Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator

Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage

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