Howard Rest Area
Howard Rest Area
About this rest area
The Howard Rest Area is a convenient and comfortable space designed for RV and public day use, located in proximity to local shops, a Post Office, and a community centre. It offers a laid-back environment with easy access to everyday necessities. An added attraction is the local market held across the road on the first Saturday of every month, offering a taste of the local community's produce and crafts.
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Howard Rest Area•Steley Street, Howard, QLD, 4659
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Common questions about Howard Rest Area
What facilities does Howard Rest Area have?
Howard Rest Area has information board, children's play facility, bin, pets welcome, 50m past post office and toilets across the road beside hall. That is the short list; 17 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 Howard Rest Area?
The record for Howard 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 Howard Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Howard 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 Howard Rest Area?
Howard Rest Area sits in Howard, 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 Howard Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Information Board | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| 50m past Post Office | Yes |
| Toilets across the road beside hall | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Roomy gravel off street parking | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Post Box | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
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Steley Street
Howard, QLD 4659