Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area

Finley, NSW

Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area

Finley, NSW

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Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

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.

Tongaboo Southbound Rest Area is a conveniently located stopover on the Newell Highway, approximately 7km north of Finley. Primarily intended for truck drivers, it offers a smooth bitumen drive-through area. Alongside the functionality, user comfort isn't compromised, featuring a covered picnic table and ample bins maintained for cleanliness. Despite being in a relatively remote area, it ensures connectivity, providing reliable mobile phone coverage. Experience a serene break, enjoy a packed lunch under the shade, without losing touch with the digital world.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Use Area

Free Overnight Camp

Mobile Phone Coverage

Overnight Rest Area

Day Rest Area

Unknown feature

Long Rig

Bin

Location

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

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