Murrungower Rest Area
Murrungower Rest Area
About this campsite
The Murrungower Rest Area offers an ideal location for a brief respite or an overnight stopover. This horse-shoe shaped area features a level gravel surface, ideal for vehicles of any size. It additionally provides ample shade, making it a comfortable spot for relaxation. Best of all, use of the Murrungower Rest Area is absolutely free.
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Murrungower Rest Area•Princes Highway, Brodribb River, VIC, 3888
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Is Murrungower Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Murrungower 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: free camping, day rest area, caravans and overnight rest area.
What facilities does Murrungower Rest Area have?
Murrungower Rest Area has free camping, day rest area, caravans, overnight rest area, tent site and long rig. That is the short list; 15 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 Murrungower Rest Area?
The record for Murrungower 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 Murrungower Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Murrungower 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 Murrungower Rest Area?
Murrungower 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 Murrungower Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Brodribb River, VIC 3888