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Nugan Bend Rest Area

Hanwood, NSW
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About this campsite

The Nugan Bend Rest Area is a comfortable and convenient stopover location along the highway, providing free overnight stays. A suitable rest spot for all travellers, its attributes include plenty of shade, a level, gravel surface, and a hassle-free, drive-through configuration. Entrance is accessible from either Kidman Way or Mills Street, making it easily reachable from multiple directions. Plus, it's perfect for getting some much-needed rest on a long journey.

Nugan Bend Rest Area offers a highly convenient, completely free stopover point for travellers, complete with considerable shade and a uniformly level gravel surface. Enjoy the comforts its long drive-through configuration, conveniently granting an entrance from both the well-known Kidman Way and Mills Street.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Adjacent to Mirool Creek
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Location

Nugan Bend Rest AreaKidman Way, Hanwood, NSW, 2680

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Kidman Way

Hanwood, NSW 2680

Nugan Bend Rest Area

Free · no booking needed