Boguntungan Rest Area in Willows, QLD — photo 1

Boguntungan Rest Area

Willows, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDrinking WaterToiletsCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Boguntungan Rest Area serves as a refreshing pit stop for travelers heading west from the gemfields. It offers the comforts of a garden setting and the provision for overnight stay, providing a much-needed break from long drives. It's a well-equipped rest area with ample parking, making it a convenient and relaxing stopover for tourists.

The Boguntungan Rest Area is a convenient stop for travelers heading west from the gemfields. Offering a respite from the road, this overnight location is nestled in a delightful garden setting, granting you a serene environment to refresh before continuing your journey. The location is meticulously maintained, ensuring a safe and clean environment for all guests. Visitors are invited to enjoy the peaceful ambiance, catching a glimpse of local fauna or taking leisurely strolls around the area. The Boguntungan Rest Area promises an enhanced travel experience, fostering rest, relaxation and rejuvenation for guests on the move.

How to Get There

71km E of Alpha, 97km W of Emerald 400m S of Capricorn Highway in Long Street, Willows.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Bin
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Maximum 24 hrs
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area

Location

Boguntungan Rest AreaLong Street, Willows, QLD, 4702

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
20° / 6°
TUE🌤️
22° / 7°
WED☁️
23° / 9°
THU☀️
21° / 9°
FRI☀️
21° / 6°

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No booking needed — first come, first served

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
20°·28%·10km/h
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Tomorrow
22°·31%·11km/h
No Rating
Wed
23°·31%·12km/h
Low–Moderate
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Long Street

Willows, QLD 4702

Boguntungan Rest Area

Free · no booking needed