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Stoney Creek Rest Area

Walcha, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansFire PlacePets Welcome

About this campsite

Stoney Creek Rest Area is a tranquil highway-side respite, ideally suited for large rigs. Offering a level gravel surface for stability, the site also provides a sheltered picnic table, fireplaces, and waste bins for travellers' convenience. However, the area lacks mobile phone signal. Amidst the towering forests and sweeping valleys, Oxley Highway promises scenic vistas, though caution is advised due to its sharp turns and steep ascents.

Welcome to the Stoney Creek Rest Area, a serene, commuter-friendly haven nestled just off the highway. Harnessing simplicity, it presents a drive-through configuration that caters to large rigs, while the lack of amenities adds to its charm. The tranquil rest area stands on an almost level gravel surface, providing access to a sheltered picnic table, fireplaces, and disposal bins, all thoughtfully installed for your convenience. Unfortunately, there is no mobile phone signal here, but the embellishment of nature will surely keep you engaged. Beyond the rest area, you'll discover the majestic beauty of tall forest, which dramatically slopes into the valley below. The picturesque backdrop provides a calming allure, keeping you in touch with nature. The rest area also serves as a gateway to the extraordinary vistas provided by the Oxley Highway. As it meanders across the Great Dividing Range, the road reveals unparalleled scenery, creating an unforgettable journey. We advise caution when towing a caravan, given the highway's sharp turns and steep inclines. Join us at Stoney Creek Rest Area; it's more than just a stop-over, it's a unique encounter with Mother Nature in a quaint setting, offering a memorable chapter in your journey.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Small drive through suitable for large rigs
Day Use Area
No mobile phone signal
Long Rig
Bin
Fire Place
Pleasant outlook
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
fireplaces and bins
Sheltered picnic table
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Stoney Creek Rest AreaOxley Highway, Walcha, NSW, 2354

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Oxley Highway

Walcha, NSW 2354

Stoney Creek Rest Area

Free · no booking needed