Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Glenugie, NSW

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area

Glenugie, NSW

Free CampingCaravansToilets

About this campsite

The Glenugie State Forest Rest Area provides visitors with a peaceful and convenient stopover spot. This scenic drive-through rest area is nestled among trees providing a tranquil atmosphere away from the rush of the highway. Its large leveled ground ensures easy maneuvering. You can indulge in reading at the information boards or simply walk through the beautiful grassy park. With essential amenities such as toilets and picnic tables, it's an ideal spot for travelers to break their journey and rest.

This is a long stretch of old road which rejoins the highway some distance along, so being a drive through configuration, there is no need to turn around. There is plenty of room on level ground. As a drive though highway rest area go, this is one of the better ones, with a nice grassy park to stroll in and information boards to read.

How to Get There

Pacific Highway, Grafton near intersection of Dinjerra Road. 11 kms south of Grafton and 70 kms north of Coffs Harbour. On the northbound side of the highway accessible to traffic in both directions. Southbound traffic has a right turn lane to enter the rest area.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Other Features

15 metres from highway on side road

Walking

Information

Information Board

Bird Watching

Unknown feature

Free Overnight Camp

Overnight Rest Area

Day Use Area

Location

Glenugie State Forest Rest Area•Pacific Highway, Glenugie, NSW, 2460

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