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Oorindi Rest Area

Julia Creek, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansAccessibleToiletsPets Welcome

About this campsite

Oorindi Rest Area is an expansive open space ideally located next to the highway, providing easy access and plenty of room for any vehicle size. This tranquil spot attracts many travelers every night, boasting a unique treeless plain setting that serves as a picturesque backdrop during your stay. Whether you're a solo traveler or in a group, you'll find Oorindi Rest Area a reliable and stunning stopover during your adventure.

Discover the spacious expanse of Oorindi Rest Area, nestled adjacent to a prominent highway. With ample space to cater for any size rig, its welcoming environment plays host to nomadic travelers most nights. Set amidst a wave of expansive, treeless plains, it offers a unique retreat that presents an equally unique experience. Unleash your inner explorer and soak in the expansive landscapes that mark this iconic location distinct. The picturesque Oorindi Rest Area, a true beacon for those seeking solace in unperturbed nature.

How to Get There

The RV Park can now be accessed via the Flinders Highway or Shaw Street in Julia Creek as the road is now bitumen.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Non Drinking Water
Mobile Phone Coverage
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Day Rest Area
Maximum 20 hrs
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Unknown feature

Location

Oorindi Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Julia Creek, QLD, 4823

Common questions about Oorindi Rest Area

Is Oorindi Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Oorindi Rest Area in Julia Creek, QLD 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 Oorindi Rest Area have?

Oorindi Rest Area has overnight rest area, picnic tables, non drinking water, mobile phone coverage, free overnight camp and bin. That is the short list; 15 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 Oorindi Rest Area?

The record for Oorindi 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 Oorindi Rest Area online?

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

Oorindi Rest Area sits in Julia Creek, 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 Oorindi Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Oorindi Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes
Non Drinking WaterYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Free Overnight CampYes
BinYes
Free CampingYes
CaravansYes
Day Rest AreaYes
AccessibleYes
Maximum 20 hrsYes
Day Use AreaYes
ToiletsYes
Long RigYes
Yes
Pets WelcomeYes

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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
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Flinders Highway

Julia Creek, QLD 4823

Oorindi Rest Area

Free · no booking needed