Medowie Road Rest Area
Medowie Road Rest Area
About this campsite
Medowie Road Rest Area provides a convenient and comfortable stop off the Pacific Highway suitable for both large and small vehicles. With limited spaces available, it provides an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate before your next drive. However, please be aware there may be some ambient traffic noise due to its proximity to the highway.
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Medowie Road Rest Area•Medowie Road, Twelve Mile Creek, NSW, 2324
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Common questions about Medowie Road Rest Area
Is Medowie Road Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Medowie Road Rest Area in Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 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 Medowie Road Rest Area have?
Medowie Road Rest Area has day rest area, toilets and picnic tables, day use area, toilets, long rig and accessible. 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 Medowie Road Rest Area?
The record for Medowie Road 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 Medowie Road Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Medowie Road 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 Medowie Road Rest Area?
Medowie Road Rest Area sits in Twelve Mile Creek, 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 Medowie Road Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Toilets and picnic tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Medowie Road
Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 2324