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Mount Robinson Rest Area

Newman, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDump PointBBQToiletsTent SitePets WelcomeFire PlaceCaravansAccessible

About this campsite

Mount Robinson Rest Area is a serene overnight stop-off, conveniently situated off the freeway along a smooth access roadway. Its location at the foot of a low mountain range, positioned 20km east of Karajini National Park, encourages travelers to engage in invigorating walks. These trails promise to offer striking photographic scenes, enhancing your travel experience.

The Mount Robinson Rest Area is an ideal stopover, free of charge, and strategically placed off the main highway for easy access. Nestled beneath a series of undulating mountains, it is positioned just 20km east of the renowned Karajini National Park. This location doesn't limit your stay duration, encouraging you to truly soak up its beauty. If you're a lover of nature and photography, a brief exploration on foot could reward you with breathtakingly captivating shots, making your visit even more memorable. Use this as a serene oasis when planning your next adventure.

How to Get There

108km north-west of Newman on the northern side of Great Northern Highway. 800m off highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Dump Point
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Lookout
Mobile Phone Coverage
Walking
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Photo Opportunity
Fire Place
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
BYO drinking water
Long Rig
Day Use Area

Location

Mount Robinson Rest Area•Great Northern Highway, Newman, WA, 6753

Common questions about Mount Robinson Rest Area

Is Mount Robinson Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Mount Robinson Rest Area in Newman, WA 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 Mount Robinson Rest Area have?

Mount Robinson Rest Area has dump point, bbq, lookout, mobile phone coverage, walking and toilets. That is the short list; 20 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 Mount Robinson Rest Area?

The record for Mount Robinson 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 Mount Robinson Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Mount Robinson 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 Mount Robinson Rest Area?

Mount Robinson Rest Area sits in Newman, WA. 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 Mount Robinson Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Mount Robinson Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Dump PointYes
BBQYes
LookoutYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
WalkingYes
ToiletsYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Yes
Tent SiteYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Fire PlaceYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Free CampingYes
Day Rest AreaYes
BYO drinking waterYes
Long RigYes
Day Use AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
CaravansYes
AccessibleYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Great Northern Highway

Newman, WA 6753

Mount Robinson Rest Area

Free · no booking needed