Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
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.
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Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area•Newell Highway, Finley, NSW, 2713
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Is Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area in Finley, NSW is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: day rest area, mobile phone coverage, shade and free camping.
What facilities does Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area have?
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area has day rest area, mobile phone coverage, shade, free camping, free overnight camp and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 12 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area?
The record for Tongaboo Northbound 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Tongaboo Northbound 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area?
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area sits in Finley, 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Finley, NSW 2713