Nobby Rest Area in Nobby, QLD — photo 1

Nobby Rest Area

Nobby, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPowerPets WelcomeAccessibleBBQCaravansDrinking WaterToilets

About this campsite

Nobby Rest Area offers free overnight stay, with amenities such as clean toilets, electric BBQs, and hose connector water taps. It guarantees mobile coverage, ensuring that you stay connected to friends and family. It's conveniently located near local shops, art galleries, cafes, and the post office, adding convenience to your stay. The rest area is also home to a friendly pub serving generous, tasty meals and harboring rich history. The site is close to the memorial to Sister Kenny, a notable figure in polio research, adding a cultural and historical touch to your visit.

Nobby Rest Area is a well-maintained site that boasts clean amenities such as toilets, electric BBQ's and hose connector water taps readily available for visitors. You'll always stay connected with mobile coverage, supported by both Telstra and Optus. Just a short walk away, the main street of Nobby beckons with a variety of shops, an art gallery and a convenient general store/cafe which doubles up as a Post Office. Experience local warmth at our friendly pub, serving meals that are not only generous in portions but taste absolutely delightful. Immerse yourself in the rich history that narrates stories of 'the early days' through photos and various horse-drawn displays. For those planning an overnight stay, unpowered solutions are free, with powered alternatives available on a first-come-first-served basis, administrated at the pub. Water taps with hose fittings for tank refill are provided, although not intended for constant hook up. Pay respect to Sister Kenny, internationally acclaimed for her contributions in polio treatments, at her nearby memorial, definitely warranting a visit. A hearty applause to Toowoomba Regional Council for offering the Nobby Rest Area for free, providing a captivating traveller's rest point experience.

How to Get There

Adjacent to railway line just across the park from Rudds Hotel

What this place offers

Amenities

Power
Drinking Water
Toilets
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables
Shade
Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Post Box
Hose Attachment Tap
Convenience Store
"Trains can be noisy but don't come often
Limited room at power blocks
Opposite Rudds Hotel
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Maximum 72 hrs
Free BBQ
each with 2 points.
"The legend of Dad 'n' Dave lives on it Nobby
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
"
Small fee for power – pay at Rudds Pub
Unknown feature
Cafe
Mobile Phone Coverage
Two power blocks
Bin
Day Use Area

Location

Nobby Rest Area•Tooth Street Adjacent to railway line, Nobby, QLD, 4360

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
THU☀️
29° / 14°
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FRI🌤️
26° / 12°
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SAT🌤️
28° / 14°
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SUN☁️
27° / 15°
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MON☁️
21° / 14°
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Common questions about Nobby Rest Area

Is Nobby Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Nobby Rest Area in Nobby, QLD 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: post box, power, pets welcome and hose attachment tap.

What facilities does Nobby Rest Area have?

Nobby Rest Area has post box, power, pets welcome, hose attachment tap, convenience store and accessible. That is the short list; 33 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 Nobby Rest Area?

The record for Nobby 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 Nobby Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Nobby 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 Nobby Rest Area?

Nobby Rest Area sits in Nobby, QLD. 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 Nobby Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Nobby Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Post BoxYes
PowerYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Hose Attachment TapYes
Convenience StoreYes
AccessibleYes
"Trains can be noisy but don't come oftenYes
Limited room at power blocksYes
BBQYes
Opposite Rudds HotelYes
Long RigYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Maximum 72 hrsYes
Free BBQYes
each with 2 points.Yes
CaravansYes
Picnic TablesYes
"The legend of Dad 'n' Dave lives on it NobbyYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
ShadeYes
Drinking WaterYes
Day Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
"Yes
Children's Play FacilityYes
Public PhoneYes
Small fee for power – pay at Rudds PubYes
Yes
CafeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Free CampingYes
Two power blocksYes
BinYes
Day Use AreaYes

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Free to stay

No booking needed — first come, first served

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

$0 camping — no fees at this site
Sites are first come, first served — arrive early on holidays
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
29°·25%·30km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
26°·37%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
28°·32%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
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Tooth Street Adjacent to railway line

Nobby, QLD 4360

Nobby Rest Area

Free · no booking needed