Waurn Ponds Rest Area

Waurn Ponds, VIC

Waurn Ponds Rest Area

Waurn Ponds, VIC

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About this rest area

Rest area 11km southwest of Geelong on the Princes Highway. Both sides of the highway with toilets, picnic area, and shade. A popular stop for travellers on the Melbourne to Great Ocean Road corridor.

Waurn Ponds Rest Area is located on the Princes Highway, 11km southwest of Geelong on both sides of the road. It provides a safe and shaded stopping point for travellers heading towards the Great Ocean Road or further west to Colac and Warrnambool. Facilities include toilets, picnic tables, and shade trees. The area is pet-friendly. Swimming is available nearby. This is a rest area for breaks during travel.

How to Get There

11km SW of Geelong, both sides of highway

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Swimming

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

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Location

Waurn Ponds Rest Area•Princes Highway, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216

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