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Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area

Finley, NSW
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Rest AreaPets WelcomeToiletsCaravansDrinking Water

About this rest area

Additionally, the rest area offers walking paths, perfect for stretching legs after a long trip. With ample parking space and picturesque surrounds, this rest area is a peaceful setting for a break. Enjoy the tranquillity, take some photos, or learn about local history at the museum.

Enjoy the comforting ambience of the Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area – a charming day rest locale situated in Finley. Take pleasure in its attractive garden setting equipped with bathrooms and a covered picnic area for your convenience. Nestled near a conspicuous small lake, one’s eye cannot miss an enchanting windmill and a wishing well forming part of the charming landscape. Furthermore, it houses a historical log cabin museum, guaranteeing a fusion of relaxation and a touch of history. Uncover the secrets of the past while basking in the beauty of the present at this idyllic rest area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig
Bin
Day Use Area
Historical museum
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area
Pretty garden setting
Mobile Phone Coverage
Drinking fountain

Location

Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area•Newell Highway, Finley, NSW, 2713

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
MON🌤️
27° / 18°
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TUE☁️
28° / 16°
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WED🌤️
29° / 17°
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THU☀️
29° / 17°
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FRI☁️
29° / 19°
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Common questions about Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area

What facilities does Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area have?

Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area has pets welcome, long rig, picnic tables, shade, bin and day use area. That is the short list; 15 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 Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area?

The record for Mary Lawson Wayside 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 Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Mary Lawson Wayside 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 Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area?

Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area sits in Finley, NSW. 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 Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Pets WelcomeYes
Long RigYes
Picnic TablesYes
ShadeYes
BinYes
Day Use AreaYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
Historical museumYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Drinking WaterYes
Yes
Day Rest AreaYes
Pretty garden settingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Drinking fountainYes

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Newell Highway

Finley, NSW 2713

Mary Lawson Wayside Rest Area