
Cockburn Rest Area

Cockburn Rest Area
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Cockburn Rest Area is a spacious stopover situated on the crossroads of the Great Northern Highway and Victoria Highway, perfect for rigs of any size. Despite occasional traffic noise and dust, its strategic location makes it a popular interim point for adventurers going west via the Gibb River Road or towards Wyndham. It is a bustling rest area often bustling with travelers seeking convenience and camaraderie.
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Cockburn Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Lake Argyle, WA, 6743
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Great Northern Highway
Lake Argyle, WA 6743
Cockburn Rest Area
Free · no booking needed
