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Lollback Rest Area

Great Ocean Road
Free CampingBBQAccessibleTent SitePets WelcomeFire PlaceToiletsCaravans

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.

The Lollback Rest Area is a perfect overnight stop situated just off the south side of the Gwydir Highway, on the serene and picturesque eastern bank of the Mann River. This quaint area is in a small sealed cul-de-sac configuration adjacent to the highway, complete with grassy patches perfect for setting up tents. Despite the signage indicating "No large vehicles", there's ample space for a moderately sized caravan, especially when the area isn't overly crowded. To make the best out of the available space, a suggested spot for vans is facing the exit, opposite to the driveway side. There's also a small gravel verge just off the bitumen for additional parking. The Lollback Rest Area ticks all the boxes for motorhomes and camper vans, offering a peaceful stopover in the heart of nature. The area's scenography and accessibility make it a traveller's delight!

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Phone coverage with NextG
Bin
On the bank of the Mann River
Day Use Area
Both Telstra and Optus – good signal
Maximum 24 hrs
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Fire Place
Small area
Good tables and BBQ area
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Lollback Rest AreaGreat Ocean Road

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
18° / 7°
💧 61%
FRI🌦️
18° / 10°
💧 69%
SAT☁️
20° / 10°
💧 6%
SUN🌦️
19° / 13°
💧 22%
MON☁️
20° / 10°
💧 13%

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