
Billabong Creek Rest Area

Billabong Creek Rest Area
About this campsite
The Billabong Creek Rest Area offers a peaceful and enjoyable environment perfect for picnics with its provided tables and wood BBQs. This spot is popular for recreational activities such as swimming. Its circular turning area is accessible by a short steep incline and has a bitumen surface, making it suitable for most vehicle types, though very large 5th wheelers might face a slight challenge.
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Billabong Creek Rest Area•Newell Highway, Tichborne, NSW, 2870
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Newell Highway
Tichborne, NSW 2870
