Junee Road Rest Area in Mackenzie River, QLD — photo 1

Junee Road Rest Area

Mackenzie River, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsAccessibleCaravans

About this campsite

Junee Road Rest Area is a well-equipped pit stop catering to both cars and trucks. This vast area offers essential amenities like clean toilets and parking facilities. It provides an ideal space for rest or breaks during long drives and is conveniently located for travelers. It's a safe place to recoup energy before getting back on the road.

How to Get There

North of the Mackenzie River bridge on east side of road.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Truck & car parking
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Junee Road Rest Area•Fitzroy Developmental Road, Mackenzie River, QLD, 4702

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌦️
28° / 19°
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TUE🌦️
29° / 17°
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WED🌦️
29° / 18°
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THU🌦️
27° / 19°
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FRI🌦️
27° / 20°
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Common questions about Junee Road Rest Area

Is Junee Road Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Junee Road Rest Area in Mackenzie River, QLD 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 Junee Road Rest Area have?

Junee Road Rest Area has toilets, overnight rest area, truck & car parking, accessible, free camping and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 10 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.

Can you book Junee Road Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Junee Road 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 Junee Road Rest Area?

Junee Road Rest Area sits in Mackenzie River, 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 Junee Road Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Junee Road Rest Area
FacilityOn site
ToiletsYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Truck & car parkingYes
AccessibleYes
Free CampingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Use AreaYes
Yes
Long RigYes
Free Overnight CampYes
CaravansYes

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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
Fire Danger
Tomorrow
28°·45%·20km/h
No Rating
Tue
29°·47%·20km/h
No Rating
Wed
29°·48%·19km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsQFES

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Fitzroy Developmental Road

Mackenzie River, QLD 4702

Junee Road Rest Area

Free · no booking needed