Murrungowar Rest Area
Murrungowar Rest Area
About this campsite
The Murrungowar Rest Area is an excellent site for drivers seeking a safe, easily accessible stop on their journey. Strategically located 3-4 hours from Latrobe Valley and situated at the top of a hill, it allows for a convenient and safe highway re-entry. In 2016, it underwent an upgrade introducing new restrooms, separate zones for trucks and travellers, and improved accessibility. With excellent mobile reception, it serves as a reliable rest stop, particularly appreciated by truck drivers. Contact us for more details on the facilities and amenities available.
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Murrungowar Rest Area•Princes Highway, Brodribb River, VIC, 3888
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Is Murrungowar Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Murrungowar Rest Area in Brodribb River, VIC 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: good mobile phone signal, free overnight camp, caravans and shade.
What facilities does Murrungowar Rest Area have?
Murrungowar Rest Area has good mobile phone signal, free overnight camp, caravans, shade, pets welcome and overnight rest area. 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 Murrungowar Rest Area?
The record for Murrungowar 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 Murrungowar Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Murrungowar 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 Murrungowar Rest Area?
Murrungowar Rest Area sits in Brodribb River, 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 Murrungowar Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Good mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Free overnight camping | Yes |
| Popular rest aera | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| This rest area will be closed for most of 2016 for upgrade of facilities | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Brodribb River, VIC 3888