Coolabunia Rest Area
Coolabunia Rest Area
About this campsite
The Coolabunia Rest Area, located off the D'Aguilar Highway, is an excellent spot for travelers looking for a reprieve. This serene, well-maintained location offers tranquil beauty, essential amenities, and the opportunity for peaceful rest. During summer, it provides a cool haven, while winter visitors should be prepared for sub-zero temperatures.
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Coolabunia Rest Area•D'Aguilar Highway, Coolabunia, QLD, 4610
Common questions about Coolabunia Rest Area
Is Coolabunia Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Coolabunia Rest Area in Coolabunia, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Coolabunia Rest Area have?
Coolabunia Rest Area has day use area, maximum 20 hrs, non drinking water, shade, picnic table and day rest area. That is the short list; 16 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 Coolabunia Rest Area?
The record for Coolabunia 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 Coolabunia Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Coolabunia 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 Coolabunia Rest Area?
Coolabunia Rest Area sits in Coolabunia, 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 Coolabunia Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Picnic Table | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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D'Aguilar Highway
Coolabunia, QLD 4610
Coolabunia Rest Area
Free · no booking needed