Toorumbee Rest Area in St George, QLD — photo 1

Toorumbee Rest Area

St George, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Toorumbee Rest Area offers a serene environment perfect for an overnight stop, placed amidst the beauty of mulga scrub. The site extends easy turning space for large vehicles and boasts a sheltered picnic area. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat, it enchants with its unspoiled natural surroundings, albeit providing minimal shade.

The Toorumbee Rest Area is a ideally flat and accommodating locale perfect for overnight stays. This area is generously spacious, making trailer turns convenient. Amidst mulga scrub surroundings, it also has a sheltered picnic table for serene outdoor dining experiences, although do note the absence of shade. This is a reliable stopover for travelers on their journey.

How to Get There

38km east of St George on northern side of the Moonie Highway

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Overnight Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Day Use Area

Location

Toorumbee Rest Area•Moonie Highway, St George, QLD, 4487

Common questions about Toorumbee Rest Area

Is Toorumbee Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Toorumbee Rest Area in St George, QLD recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Toorumbee Rest Area have?

Toorumbee Rest Area has day rest area, caravans, picnic tables, long rig, free camping and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 10 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 Toorumbee Rest Area?

The record for Toorumbee 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 Toorumbee Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Toorumbee Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Toorumbee Rest Area?

Toorumbee Rest Area sits in St George, QLD. 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 Toorumbee Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Toorumbee Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Day Rest AreaYes
CaravansYes
Picnic TablesYes
Long RigYes
Free CampingYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Yes
Day Use AreaYes
ShadeYes

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Moonie Highway

St George, QLD 4487

Toorumbee Rest Area

Free · no booking needed