Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area

Finley, NSW

Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area

Finley, NSW

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Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

The Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area offers a convenient space for travelers on the Newell Highway to take a breather. It's equipped with covered picnic tables and bins, providing a comfortable spot for road trip meals. The rest area boasts ample shade and reliable mobile phone coverage, allowing visitors to relax and stay connected. Particularly popular amongst truck drivers, it's a valuable pit stop during long journeys.

Located on the Newell Highway, approximately 7km north of Finely, the Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area provides a clean and well-maintained rest stop for road users, particularly targeted at truck drivers. The rest area offers two spacious, covered picnic tables, well-equipped with sanitation facilities like rotating bins. Additionally, it also provides mobile phone coverage, making it ideal and convenient for travelers needing a stop. This site enjoys ample day-round shade, making it a refreshing respite during travels.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

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Free Overnight Camp

Overnight Rest Area

Day Use Area

Long Rig

Bin

Location

Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area•Newell Highway, Finley, NSW, 2713

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