Gillenbah South Rest Area in Gillenbah, NSW — photo 1

Gillenbah South Rest Area

Gillenbah, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeTent SiteToiletsAccessible

About this campsite

No description available.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Bin
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
Non Drinking Water
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Gillenbah South Rest Area•Newell Highway, Gillenbah, NSW, 2700

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
WED☀️
21° / 7°
—
THU☀️
23° / 9°
—
FRI☁️
28° / 10°
💧 4%
SAT🌦️
24° / 16°
💧 53%
SUN☀️
27° / 11°
💧 5%

Common questions about Gillenbah South Rest Area

Is Gillenbah South Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Gillenbah South Rest Area in Gillenbah, 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 Gillenbah South Rest Area have?

Gillenbah South Rest Area has overnight rest area, day use area, bin, caravans, pets welcome and tent site. 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 Gillenbah South Rest Area?

The record for Gillenbah 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 Gillenbah South Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Gillenbah South 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 Gillenbah South Rest Area?

Gillenbah South Rest Area sits in Gillenbah, 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 Gillenbah South Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Gillenbah South Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
BinYes
CaravansYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Tent SiteYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Free CampingYes
Long RigYes
Free Overnight CampYes
ShadeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
AccessibleYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
21°·38%·19km/h
No Rating
Thu
23°·29%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
28°·23%·22km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsNSW RFS

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Newell Highway

Gillenbah, NSW 2700

Gillenbah South Rest Area

Free · no booking needed