Battery Rock Rest Area
Battery Rock Rest Area
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.
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Battery Rock Rest Area•Golden Highway, Gungal, NSW, 2333
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Is Battery Rock Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Battery Rock Rest Area in Gungal, NSW 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. Facilities on site: toilets, shade, overnight rest area and free camping.
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. 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 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
| 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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Golden Highway
Gungal, NSW 2333