Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area in Omeo, VIC — photo 1

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area

Omeo, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingFire PlaceCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

The Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area provides an ideal stop for travelers, offering scenic views of Mt Kosciuszko and the Omeo township. Equipped with picnic tables and camping sites, it caters to self-contained caravans, motorhomes, and big rigs. Visitors can also enrich their knowledge with an information board that details the formation of the mountains and local Aboriginal culture. The area, enhanced with new tables and fences in 2012, is a relaxing, educational, and versatile spot for all kinds of travelers.

This rest area is designed for self contained travellers with caravans and motorhomes and big rigs. There is an information board describing the formation of the mountains and Aboriginal culture in the area. New picnic tables and fences installed late 2012. Lookout views of Mt Kosciuszko and overlooks the township of Omeo.

How to Get There

7.7km south-west of Omeo along Great Alpine Road.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Tent Site
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Information Board
Day Rest Area
Information
Free Overnight Camp
Camp Trailers
Fire Place
Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig
No mobile or TV reception
Walking
Day Use Area
Photo Opportunity

Location

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area•Great Alpine Road, Omeo, VIC, 3898

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
SAT🌦️
7° / 1°
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SUN🌧️
9° / 1°
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MON🌤️
15° / 3°
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TUE☁️
21° / 2°
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WED🌦️
20° / 4°
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Common questions about Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area

Is Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area in Omeo, VIC 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 Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area have?

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area has information board, day rest area, shade, information, free overnight camp and camp trailers. That is the short list; 16 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.

Can you book Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Mt Kosciuszko Lookout 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 Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area?

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area sits in Omeo, VIC. 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 Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Information BoardYes
Day Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
InformationYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Camp TrailersYes
Fire PlaceYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Long RigYes
CaravansYes
No mobile or TV receptionYes
WalkingYes
Day Use AreaYes
Tent SiteYes
Picnic TablesYes
Free CampingYes
Photo OpportunityYes

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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
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Tomorrow
7°·54%·23km/h
No Rating
Sun
9°·47%·18km/h
No Rating
Mon
15°·44%·14km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsCFA Victoria

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Great Alpine Road

Omeo, VIC 3898

Mt Kosciuszko Lookout Rest Area

Free · no booking needed