Dubbo South Rest Area
Dubbo South Rest Area
About this campsite
Dubbo South Rest Area, a convenient stopover point 14km south of Dubbo along Newell Highway, is a spacious location suited for large rigs, with its slightly sloping yet manageable bitumen surface. Well-equipped with sheltered picnic tables and bins, it offers ample shade, contributing to a restful ambiance for travelers. Unfortunately, restroom facilities are not available at this site. If you are looking for a quiet, spacious spot for a break on your journey, Dubbo South Rest Area could be your choice.
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Dubbo South Rest Area•Newell Highway, Yarrabar, NSW, 2830
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Is Dubbo South Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Dubbo South Rest Area in Yarrabar, NSW 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 Dubbo South Rest Area have?
Dubbo South Rest Area has free camping, good shade, no toilets, drive through configuration, shade and caravans. That is the short list; 15 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 Dubbo South Rest Area?
The record for Dubbo South 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 Dubbo South Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Dubbo South 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 Dubbo South Rest Area?
Dubbo South Rest Area sits in Yarrabar, NSW. 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 Dubbo South Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Good shade | Yes |
| No toilets | Yes |
| Drive through configuration | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Yarrabar, NSW 2830