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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Nugan Bend Rest Area•Kidman Way, Hanwood, NSW, 2680
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Is Nugan Bend Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Nugan Bend Rest Area in Hanwood, NSW 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: free camping, pets welcome, bin and free overnight camp.
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. 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 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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Kidman Way
Hanwood, NSW 2680