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Fullerton River North Rest Area

McKinlay, QLD
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CampgroundCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Fullerton River North Rest Area is a convenience-filled stop-off perfect for long drive breaks. Boasting a spacious parking area, it accommodates all vehicles, including trucks. Travelers get to unwind amidst serene flat, open surroundings. Facilities such as clean restrooms, picnic tables, and pet-friendly spaces ensure a comfortable break for everyone. This rest area offers a welcome respite and rejuvenation opportunity for those on their journey.

Experience the picturesque Fullerton River North Rest Area, an open, beautifully flat roadside space frequently utilized by trucks. This area combines the serenity of nature alongside the convenience of well-scheduled halts, making it a regular and popular stopover point. Ideal for travelers seeking a place to relax and stretch their legs, this rest area offers an almost pastoral setting with a scenic river view. Navigate full of energy and utmost safety by taking advantage of this well-maintained, generously spaced rest area. A pause at Fullerton River North Rest Area is truly a wise choice for journey breaks.

How to Get There

46km north-west of McKinlay, 62km south-east of Cloncurry on SW side of Landsborough Highway. NW of Fullerton River.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Also truck rest area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Unknown feature
Bin
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Fullerton River North Rest Area•Landsborough Highway, McKinlay, QLD, 4823

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
29° / 26°
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MON🌤️
35° / 24°
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TUE☁️
34° / 25°
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WED🌤️
36° / 24°
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THU🌤️
38° / 27°
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Common questions about Fullerton River North Rest Area

What facilities does Fullerton River North Rest Area have?

Fullerton River North Rest Area has also truck rest area, mobile phone coverage, overnight rest area, day use area, caravans and pets welcome. That is the short list; 10 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Are dogs allowed at Fullerton River North Rest Area?

The record for Fullerton River North 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Fullerton River North Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Fullerton River North Rest Area?

Fullerton River North Rest Area sits in McKinlay, 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 Fullerton River North Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Fullerton River North Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Also truck rest areaYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
CaravansYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Long RigYes
Yes
BinYes
Free Overnight CampYes

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Weather, map & road access shown below
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
29°·68%·13km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
35°·41%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
34°·41%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
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Landsborough Highway

McKinlay, QLD 4823

Fullerton River North Rest Area