Burkett Road Rest Area

Yannarie, WA

Burkett Road Rest Area

Yannarie, WA

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Rest AreaPets WelcomeToiletsTent SiteCaravansAccessible

About this rest area

Burkett Road Rest Area, located amidst saltbush plains, offers visitors a chance to unwind. This site features accessible toilets and a sheltered picnic spot making it ideal for a quick pit stop. While it's no longer listed as an overnight stop, it functions as a bus transfer point with transfers primarily occurring around 2am. Its drive-through format caters successfully to large rigs, but parking space can be limited as the roadway through the bay must stay clear.

The Burkett Road Rest Area provides a convenient stopover with facilities such as accessible toilets and a sheltered picnic table. Set amidst the arid saltbush plains, it offers a unique resting spot with a drive-through configuration suitable for large rigs. However, please note that overnight stays are no longer permitted according to the latest updates from WA Main Roads. Additionally, it serves as a bus transfer point with transfers typically occurring around 2am. Booking space is limited, as the roadway through the bay must be kept clear. An excellent location for those on the go!

How to Get There

200m of dirt road to rest area, on the northern side of North West Coastal Highway

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Accessible

Other Features

Information

Long Rig

Day Rest Area

Day Use Area

Please keep roadway clean

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Information Board

Location

Burkett Road Rest Area•North West Coastal Highway, Yannarie, WA, 6710

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