Talawahl Creek Rest Area in Possum Brush, NSW — photo 1

Talawahl Creek Rest Area

Possum Brush, NSW
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToiletsPets WelcomeCaravansAccessible

About this campsite

Talawahl Creek Rest Area is a public space well-equipped for both temporary and overnight stays. It accommodates all vehicles, including large rigs, and features amenities such as a spacious picnic area, covered tables, and accessible restrooms. Information boards provide visitors with helpful and interesting insights. It's an ideal stopover spot for those traveling for extended periods looking for a comfortable and convenient place to rest and recharge.

Offering a scenic and tranquil stopover, Talawahl Creek Rest Area is a well-equipped and strategically located facility. With a large, lush picnic space, interpretive information boards and covered seating areas, it's a perfect spot to unwind during a long drive. The rest area caters to all types of vehicles, from cars to big rigs, ensuring sufficient space for all. The site is also inclusive, equipped with accessible washroom facilities for individuals with mobility difficulties. Both southbound and northbound travelers can benefit from this free and handy overnight stop. Enjoy a break surrounded by nature, engage in educational information, and rest up before resuming your journey.

How to Get There

19km south of Taree on The eastern (southbound) side of Pacific Highway accessible to southbound and northbound traffic. One way traffic in rest area.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

"Children's play area
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Long Rig
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Close to highway
"
Southbound only

Location

Talawahl Creek Rest Area•Pacific Highway, Possum Brush, NSW, 2430

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
27° / 15°
💧 95%
WED🌦️
17° / 12°
💧 66%
THU☁️
20° / 10°
💧 6%
FRI☁️
23° / 7°
—
SAT🌦️
25° / 13°
💧 82%

Common questions about Talawahl Creek Rest Area

Is Talawahl Creek Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Talawahl Creek Rest Area in Possum Brush, NSW 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 Talawahl Creek Rest Area have?

Talawahl Creek Rest Area has "children's play area, free overnight camp, day rest area, toilets, mobile phone coverage and pets welcome. That is the short list; 18 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 Talawahl Creek Rest Area?

The record for Talawahl Creek 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 Talawahl Creek Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Talawahl Creek 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 Talawahl Creek Rest Area?

Talawahl Creek Rest Area sits in Possum Brush, 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 Talawahl Creek Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Talawahl Creek Rest Area
FacilityOn site
"Children's play areaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Day Rest AreaYes
ToiletsYes
Yes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Pets WelcomeYes
BinYes
Picnic TablesYes
Long RigYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Free CampingYes
Day Use AreaYes
CaravansYes
AccessibleYes
Close to highwayYes
"Yes
Southbound onlyYes
Children's Play FacilityYes

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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
Check the weather & fire outlook below before you go
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
27°·47%·12km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
17°·62%·20km/h
No Rating
Thu
20°·46%·14km/h
No Rating
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Pacific Highway

Possum Brush, NSW 2430

Talawahl Creek Rest Area

Free · no booking needed