
Panmure Rest Area

Panmure Rest Area
About this campsite
Rest area on the Princes Highway at Panmure with limited stay. Features include toilets, tent sites, and picnic facilities. A handy stop between Colac and Warrnambool.
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Panmure Rest Area•Princes Highway, Panmure, VIC, 3265
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Common questions about Panmure Rest Area
Is Panmure Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Panmure Rest Area in Panmure, VIC 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: fire place, pets welcome, free camping and tent site.
What facilities does Panmure Rest Area have?
Panmure Rest Area has fire place, pets welcome, free camping, tent site, toilets and picnic tables. That is the short list; 8 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 Panmure Rest Area?
The record for Panmure 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 Panmure Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Panmure 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 Panmure Rest Area?
Panmure Rest Area sits in Panmure, VIC. 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 Panmure Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
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Princes Highway
Panmure, VIC 3265






