Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area
About this campsite
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area is a highly appealing destination, located at the elevated height of 1330m in Guyra, renowned as the highest caravan park in Australia. This scenic spot offers quality grass, covers in abundant shade, and sits between Leggo Park and a golf course/lagoon - making it an ideal spot for summer visits. The area, dogs-friendly with some restrictions, is close to the local business district and showcases astounding historical architecture. Excitingly, Guyra gained nationwide interest due to a four-day search for a lost boy in 1960, which influenced a hit song and a subsequent film.
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Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area•McKie Drive, Guyra, NSW, 2365
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Is Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area in Guyra, 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 Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area have?
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area has bbq, bin, maximum 24 hrs, day use area, mobile phone coverage and shade. That is the short list; 23 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 Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area?
The record for Mother of Ducks Lagoon 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 Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Mother of Ducks Lagoon 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 Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area?
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area sits in Guyra, 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 Mother of Ducks Lagoon Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| BBQ | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Bin | Yes |
| Maximum 24 hrs | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Information Board | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Bird Watching | Yes |
| Clean toilets | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Birdwatching | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
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McKie Drive
Guyra, NSW 2365