Matong Rest Area

Matong, NSW

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Matong Rest Area

Matong, NSW

At a glance

Rest AreaDrinking WaterToiletsCaravansPets WelcomeBBQ

About this rest area

Matong Rest Area provides a convenient stopping point for travelers, ideally located directly opposite useful shops. The facility features a drive-through design, thus accommodating vehicles of all sizes. With charming shady trees enhancing its ambiance, the rest area also provides essential amenities such as accessible toilets across the road.

Immerse yourself in the relaxed ambiance at Matong Rest Area. Conveniently located opposite local stores, this restful stopover is a drive-through site, capable of handling vehicles of any size. Find the comfort of clean toilets just across the road. The rest area is gifted with refreshing shade from beautiful trees, making your pause comfortable even on sunny days. Visit and take a break from your journey, breathe in the serene atmosphere and prepare for the next phase of your travel. Discover the simplicity and comfort of Matong Rest Area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Children's Play Facility

Shade

Picnic Tables

BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin

Long Rig

Unknown feature

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Rest Area

Day Use Area

Location

Matong Rest Area•Grong Grong Road, Matong, NSW, 2652

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Common questions about Matong Rest Area

Is Matong Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Matong Rest Area in Matong, NSW 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: children's play facility, drinking water, bin and shade.

What facilities does Matong Rest Area have?

Matong Rest Area has children's play facility, drinking water, bin, shade, long rig and toilets. That is the short list; 13 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 Matong Rest Area?

The record for Matong 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 Matong Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Matong 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 Matong Rest Area?

Matong Rest Area sits in Matong, 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 Matong Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Matong Rest Area
Facility	On site
Children's Play Facility	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Bin	Yes
Shade	Yes
Long Rig	Yes
	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Picnic Tables	Yes
Mobile Phone Coverage	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Pets Welcome	Yes
Day Rest Area	Yes
Day Use Area	Yes
BBQ	Yes

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