
Nugan Bend Rest Area

Nugan Bend Rest Area
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.
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Location
Nugan Bend Rest Area•Kidman Way, Hanwood, NSW, 2680
Common questions about Nugan Bend Rest Area
Is Nugan Bend Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Nugan Bend Rest Area in Hanwood, 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 Nugan Bend Rest Area have?
Nugan Bend Rest Area has free camping, pets welcome, bin, free overnight camp, day rest area and tent site. That is the short list; 14 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 Nugan Bend Rest Area?
The record for Nugan Bend 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 Nugan Bend Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Nugan Bend 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 Nugan Bend Rest Area?
Nugan Bend Rest Area sits in Hanwood, 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 Nugan Bend Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Adjacent to Mirool Creek | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Yes |
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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
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Kidman Way
Hanwood, NSW 2680
