Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area
Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area
About this campsite
The Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area offers a convenient stop for travelers on the Newell Highway. Ideal for trucks, this drive-through rest area provides plenty of space for vehicles of all sizes. With covered picnic tables and shade available, it's perfect for a quick roadside break. To make your journey more comfortable, there are waste bins provided and the area is serviced by mobile phone coverage. Experience the ease and convenience of roadside pauses at the Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area.
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Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area•Newell Highway, Finley, NSW, 2713
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Is Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Tongaboo Southbound 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 use area, free overnight camp, shade and mobile phone coverage.
What facilities does Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area have?
Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area has day use area, free overnight camp, shade, mobile phone coverage, picnic tables and caravans. 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 Southbound Rest Area?
The record for Tongaboo Southbound 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 Southbound Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Tongaboo Southbound 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 Southbound Rest Area?
Tongaboo Southbound 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 Southbound Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Newell Highway
Finley, NSW 2713