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Lollback Rest Area

Great Ocean Road
At a glanceFree campsite
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!

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

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
Fire Place
Small area
Good tables and BBQ area
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Lollback Rest Area•Great Ocean Road

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
20° / 18°
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MON🌦️
32° / 17°
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TUE🌧️
23° / 18°
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WED☁️
23° / 15°
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THU☁️
23° / 11°
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Common questions about Lollback Rest Area

Is Lollback Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Lollback Rest Area in Great Ocean Road is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: mobile phone coverage, phone coverage with nextg, bin and on the bank of the mann river.

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. 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 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

Facilities recorded for Lollback Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Phone coverage with NextGYes
BinYes
On the bank of the Mann RiverYes
BBQYes
AccessibleYes
Day Use AreaYes
Free CampingYes
Picnic TablesYes
Tent SiteYes
Both Telstra and Optus – good signalYes
Maximum 24 hrsYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Yes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Fire PlaceYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
Small areaYes
Good tables and BBQ areaYes
Free Overnight CampYes

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No booking needed — first come, first served

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Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
20°·98%·10km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
32°·39%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
Tue
23°·65%·16km/h
No Rating
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Great Ocean Road

Lollback Rest Area

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