Nicholson Rest Area
Nicholson Rest Area
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Nicholson Rest Area•Princes Highway, Nicholson, VIC, 3882
Common questions about Nicholson Rest Area
Is Nicholson Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Nicholson Rest Area in Nicholson, 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: day rest area, photo opportunity, picnic tables and boat ramp.
What facilities does Nicholson Rest Area have?
Nicholson Rest Area has day rest area, photo opportunity, picnic tables, boat ramp, day use area and drinking water. That is the short list; 17 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 Nicholson Rest Area?
The record for Nicholson 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 Nicholson Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Nicholson 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 Nicholson Rest Area?
Nicholson Rest Area sits in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| On the bank of the Nicholson River | Yes |
| Public Boat Ramp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Caravans | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Nicholson, VIC 3882
Nicholson Rest Area