Boyne River Rest Area
Boyne River Rest Area
About this campsite
The Boyne River Rest Area is an ideal stopover with a smooth bitumen surface and top-quality facilities. Regardless of the size of your rig, it accommodates with ease, offering plentiful space for turning. The rest area is marked by interesting sculptures, adding an artistic touch. For convenience, the availability of town water makes it a great water filling station. Although generators can be used during the day, it is encouraged to respect the local residents due to the closeness of nearby houses. A minor drawback is the traffic noise from the adjacent highway and bridge.
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Boyne River Rest Area•Bruce Highway, Benaraby, QLD, 4680
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Is Boyne River Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Boyne River Rest Area in Benaraby, QLD 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: mobile phone coverage, toilets, town water taps and ".
What facilities does Boyne River Rest Area have?
Boyne River Rest Area has mobile phone coverage, toilets, town water taps, ", accessible and free camping. That is the short list; 23 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 Boyne River Rest Area?
The record for Boyne River 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 Boyne River Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Boyne River 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 Boyne River Rest Area?
Boyne River Rest Area sits in Benaraby, 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 Boyne River Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Town water taps | Yes |
| " | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Cold Showers | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Cold showers | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| "Big signs around camp 'NO FIRES | Yes |
| Adjacent to the Boyne River | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
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Bruce Highway
Benaraby, QLD 4680
Boyne River Rest Area
Free · no booking needed