Howitt Park Rest Area
Howitt Park Rest Area
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Howitt Park Rest Area•Princes Highway, Bairnsdale, VIC, 3875
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What facilities does Howitt Park Rest Area have?
Howitt Park Rest Area has bbq, day rest area, mobile phone coverage, caravans, long rig and on the bank of the mitchell river. That is the short list; 14 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 Howitt Park Rest Area?
The record for Howitt 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 Howitt Park Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Howitt Park 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 Howitt Park Rest Area?
Howitt Park Rest Area sits in Bairnsdale, VIC. 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 Howitt Park Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| BBQ | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| On the bank of the Mitchell River | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Bairnsdale, VIC 3875