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Sleepy Hollow Rest Area

Sleepy Hollow, NSW
Free CampingPets WelcomeDrinking WaterToiletsCaravans

About this campsite

The Sleepy Hollow Rest Area is a convenient roadside rest stop just off the Pacific Highway, complete with a playground and toilet facilities. However, it's quite noisy, especially on weekends, due to heavy truck traffic. For a more peaceful stop, consider the Yelgun Rest Area located just five minutes south. It's a great place for travellers to take a break, stretch their legs, and recharge for the road ahead.

Sleepy Hollow Rest Area is strategically placed along the bustling Pacific Highway, serving as a bustling stopover for trucks and travellers. Despite its constant noise due to incoming and outgoing traffic, particularly from large vehicles, it offers visitors a quintessential roadside rest experience. Additionally, it features amenities such as a playground and toilets, perfect for those traveling with families. For a quieter alternative, consider the nearby Yelgun Rest Area, a mere 5-minute drive to the south.

How to Get There

58km north of Ballina on either side of Pacific Highway.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Drinking Water
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Other Features

Pets Welcome
Day Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Bin

Location

Sleepy Hollow Rest AreaPacific Highway, Sleepy Hollow, NSW, 2483

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
17° / 12°
💧 100%
FRI🌦️
16° / 13°
💧 100%
SAT🌦️
16° / 12°
💧 91%
SUN🌦️
18° / 14°
💧 96%
MON🌦️
20° / 15°
💧 80%

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Fire Danger
Today
17°·69%·29km/h
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Tomorrow
16°·91%·25km/h
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Sat
16°·94%·28km/h
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Pacific Highway

Sleepy Hollow, NSW 2483