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Eric Thomas Park Rest Area

Culcairn, NSW
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Rest AreaToiletsDrinking WaterPets Welcome

About this rest area

Eric Thomas Park Rest Area lies between the highway and the Culcairn railway station, offering an ideal spot for picnics in a grassy locale. It is equipped with key amenities like a hose connection tap and toilets located at the station, making it convenient for travelers. However, do note that the lane to the station is a dead end, without a place to turn around.

The Eric Thomas Park Rest Area is a lush, welcoming space tucked between the bustle of the highway and the charming Culcairn railway station. It's a perfect spot for leisurely picnics with amenities like a hose connection tap and toilets conveniently located at the station. Please note, the access lane to the station does end in a dead end with limited space for turning around. This peaceful oasis serves as a delightful pause from the journey, offering a chance to rest, refresh and recharge. It's all in favor of making your travel experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Don't miss this pleasant pit-stop on your next journey!

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Facilities

Shade
Children's Play Facility
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Park rig on street
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Hose Attachment Tap
Small parking bay for cars.
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Location

Eric Thomas Park Rest Area•Olympic Highway, Culcairn, NSW, 2660

Common questions about Eric Thomas Park Rest Area

Is Eric Thomas Park Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Eric Thomas Park Rest Area in Culcairn, NSW 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: day rest area, toilets, shade and day use area.

What facilities does Eric Thomas Park Rest Area have?

Eric Thomas Park Rest Area has day rest area, toilets, shade, day use area, children's play facility and park rig on street. That is the short list; 13 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 Eric Thomas Park Rest Area?

The record for Eric Thomas Park 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 Eric Thomas Park Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Eric Thomas Park 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 Eric Thomas Park Rest Area?

Eric Thomas Park Rest Area sits in Culcairn, 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 Eric Thomas Park Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Eric Thomas Park Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Day Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
ShadeYes
Day Use AreaYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Park rig on streetYes
Drinking WaterYes
BinYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Hose Attachment TapYes
Small parking bay for cars.Yes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes
Picnic TablesYes

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Olympic Highway

Culcairn, NSW 2660

Eric Thomas Park Rest Area