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Merimbula Rest Area

Merimbula, NSW
At a glance
Rest AreaRiver FishingToiletsDrinking WaterPets WelcomeFishing SpotCaravansBoat RampSwimming

About this rest area

The Merimbula Rest Area offers a generous riverside location, suitable for vehicles of all sizes. With easy access to the river, visitors can take advantage of stunning views and peaceful surroundings. Despite no shade provision, it's equipped with well-maintained facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for travelers seeking rests or breaks. Marvel in the tranquility of nature that surrounds you at this rest area.

Experience the tranquillity of the Merimbula Rest Area, a generous riverside spot that can accommodate any size rig. Although there's no shade, it boasts of excellent facilities. Located by the river, it serves as a convenient and relaxing spot for day travelers. Its spaciousness allows for a variety of outdoor activities, and its proximity to waterside offers a refreshing venue to take a break from the road. Whether you're on a solo journey or a family trip, Merimbula Rest Area is a fantastic location that combines the simplicity of nature with the convenience of modern facilities. Strengthen your bond with nature and rejuvenate before hitting the road again.

How to Get There

Beside Arthur Kaine Drive at the north-eastern end of the Merimbula Airport.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot
Boat Ramp
Swimming

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

River Fishing
Boat ramp and jetty
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Large parking area
Day Use Area
Open Water Fishing
Bin

Location

Merimbula Rest Area•Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula, NSW, 2548

Common questions about Merimbula Rest Area

Is Merimbula Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Merimbula Rest Area in Merimbula, 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: river fishing, shade, boat ramp and jetty and mobile phone coverage.

What facilities does Merimbula Rest Area have?

Merimbula Rest Area has river fishing, shade, boat ramp and jetty, mobile phone coverage, day rest area and public boat ramp. That is the short list; 19 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 Merimbula Rest Area?

The record for Merimbula 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 Merimbula Rest Area online?

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

Merimbula Rest Area sits in Merimbula, 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 Merimbula Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Merimbula Rest Area
FacilityOn site
River FishingYes
ShadeYes
Boat ramp and jettyYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Yes
Day Rest AreaYes
Public Boat RampYes
ToiletsYes
Long RigYes
Picnic TablesYes
Drinking WaterYes
Large parking areaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Fishing SpotYes
CaravansYes
Boat RampYes
SwimmingYes
Day Use AreaYes
Open Water FishingYes
BinYes

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Arthur Kaine Drive

Merimbula, NSW 2548

Merimbula Rest Area