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Nowendoc Rest Area

Nowendoc, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsPowerDrinking WaterPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Nowendoc Rest Area effortlessly combines convenience and nature, providing an idyllic stop for travelers and explorers. Found with accessible facilities such as a general store, community hall, and sports ground, it also boasts proximity to the scenic Barrington Tops National Park and Nowendoc National Park. Outdoor enthusiasts can revel in stunning walks, drives, and sports activities, while cultural events like the annual rodeo provide a taste of local tradition. Ideal for a pit-stop or an extended stay, Nowendoc offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences.

Nowendoc is a location for those keen on bushwalking, fishing and similar activities and lies near the top of the escarpment which contains the bulk of the Barrington Tops National Park. Many scenic walks and drives can be easily accessed from Nowendoc with the Nowendoc National Park nearby. Tennis, football and cricket are popular sports that enjoyed by residents. An annual rodeo is held on the Nowendoc sports ground.

How to Get There

Small town on Thunderbolts Way, 92kls north of Gloucestter & 56kls south of Walcha. We strongly recommend against towing a caravan from here, down Thunderbolts Way towards Gloucester. Very steep and dangerous descent.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Power
Drinking Water
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Many walking trails
Diesel Bowser
Takeaway Food
Roadhouse
Bin
Coffee & Tea
High altitude
LPG Refills
TV Reception
Easy acces to National Parks
Unknown feature
Good fishing
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Plenty of fresh air
Unleaded Petrol Bowser
Free Overnight Camp
Walking

Location

Nowendoc Rest Area•Thunderbolts Way, Nowendoc, NSW, 2354

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
THU☀️
21° / 8°
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FRI🌤️
22° / 8°
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SAT☁️
24° / 8°
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SUN☁️
14° / 6°
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MON🌤️
19° / 4°
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Common questions about Nowendoc Rest Area

Is Nowendoc Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Nowendoc Rest Area in Nowendoc, NSW 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 Nowendoc Rest Area have?

Nowendoc Rest Area has many walking trails, picnic tables, diesel bowser, toilets, takeaway food and roadhouse. That is the short list; 25 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 Nowendoc Rest Area?

The record for Nowendoc Rest Area lists "Unleaded Petrol Bowser", 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 Nowendoc Rest Area online?

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

Nowendoc Rest Area sits in Nowendoc, NSW. 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 Nowendoc Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Nowendoc Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Many walking trailsYes
Picnic TablesYes
Diesel BowserYes
ToiletsYes
Takeaway FoodYes
RoadhouseYes
Free CampingYes
BinYes
Coffee & TeaYes
High altitudeYes
LPG RefillsYes
TV ReceptionYes
ShadeYes
Easy acces to National ParksYes
Yes
Good fishingYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
PowerYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Plenty of fresh airYes
Drinking WaterYes
Unleaded Petrol BowserYes
Free Overnight CampYes
WalkingYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Public PhoneYes

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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
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
21°·24%·25km/h
No Rating
Fri
22°·37%·13km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
24°·29%·21km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsNSW RFS

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Thunderbolts Way

Nowendoc, NSW 2354

Nowendoc Rest Area

Free · no booking needed