Sir William Bridges Rest Area
Sir William Bridges Rest Area
About this rest area
The Sir William Bridges Rest Area, previously known as Pilliga No. 2, is a serene roadside halt along the Newell Highway, offering shaded picnic tables for travelers. It honors Major General Sir William Bridges, an Australian Imperial Force Gallipoli war hero and Duntroon Military College founder. Despite not having toilet facilities, it's a level drive-through area accessible from either highway direction, providing a convenient and historical rest stop.
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Sir William Bridges Rest Area•Newell Highway, Bohena Creek, NSW, 2390
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Is Sir William Bridges Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Sir William Bridges Rest Area in Bohena Creek, 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.
What facilities does Sir William Bridges Rest Area have?
Sir William Bridges Rest Area has place of interest, shade, pets welcome, long rig, day rest area and bin. That is the short list; 12 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 Sir William Bridges Rest Area?
The record for Sir William Bridges 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 Sir William Bridges Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Sir William Bridges 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 Sir William Bridges Rest Area?
Sir William Bridges Rest Area sits in Bohena Creek, 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 Sir William Bridges Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Place of Interest | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Picnic tables | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Bohena Creek, NSW 2390
Sir William Bridges Rest Area