Lollback Rest Area
Lollback Rest Area
About this campsite
Lollback Rest Area is ideally located off Gwydir Highway, offering a convenient overnight stop specially for motorhomes and camper vans. Blessed with a small, sealed cul-de-sac setup and grassy expanses ideal for tents, it is a traveller's comfort zone. A notable sign indicates a restriction on large vehicles, however, there is enough space for a reasonable sized caravan. The location is perfect for a road trip halt, with an ideal van location facing towards the exit. Enjoy the simplicity and convenience of Lollback Rest Area on your travels.
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Location
Lollback Rest Area•Great Ocean Road
Common questions about Lollback Rest Area
Is Lollback Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Lollback Rest Area in Great Ocean Road 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 Lollback Rest Area have?
Lollback Rest Area has mobile phone coverage, phone coverage with nextg, bin, on the bank of the mann river, bbq and accessible. That is the short list; 21 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 Lollback Rest Area?
The record for Lollback 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 Lollback Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Lollback Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.
Where is Lollback Rest Area?
Lollback Rest Area sits in Great Ocean Road. 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 Lollback Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Phone coverage with NextG | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| On the bank of the Mann River | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Both Telstra and Optus – good signal | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Small area | Yes |
| Good tables and BBQ area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
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Great Ocean Road
Lollback Rest Area
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