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Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area

Three Rivers, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansToiletsFire PlaceAccessibleDump PointPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area offers an ideal location for travelers looking to pause and refresh during their journey. This extensive, open site can accommodate any size rig, making it perfect for road trips of all scales. Being right off the highway, it provides convenience and accessibility. Although there's no TV or NextG coverage here, guests can enjoy the serene outdoors, indulge in stargazing, or engage in personal entertainments they've brought along. A visit here is a chance to step back, unwind and appreciate the simple tranquility after a long day on the road.

Introducing Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area, an open and spacious free overnight stay spot, perfect for all sizes of campers and caravans. Situated adjacent to the highway, this location provides effortless access for occupants. Although notably offering limited shade, its facilities are comprehensive and satisfactory, curated for your comfort. Please note, due to its location, there is no TV or NextG coverage; an excellent opportunity to disconnect, embrace tranquility, and create unique entertainment, such as watching the night sky filled with twinkling stars.

How to Get There

81km north of Cloncurry on western side of the Burke Developmental Road

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables
Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area
Photo Opportunity
Generators Allowed
Long Rig
Maximum 20 hrs
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Fire Place
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
Non Drinking Water

Location

Terry Smith Lookout Rest AreaBurke Developmental Road, Three Rivers, QLD, 4824

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
27° / 16°
THU☀️
28° / 16°
FRI☁️
28° / 16°
SAT☁️
29° / 17°
SUN☁️
33° / 17°
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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
27°·24%·19km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
28°·19%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
28°·21%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
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Burke Developmental Road

Three Rivers, QLD 4824

Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area

Free · no booking needed