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Whitley Park Rest Area

Blackheath, NSW
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About this rest area

Whitley Park Rest Area offers a spacious and welcoming environment for travelers. Conveniently located at Blackheath, it accommodates large rigs, providing an ideal stopover point during long journeys. The rest area also features pet-friendly spaces, shaded areas for relaxation, and clean restrooms at the Prince George Street entrance, ensuring comfortable and user-friendly facilities for all visitors.

Welcome to Whitley Park Rest Area, your ideal stopover at Blackheath. With ample space for big rigs, we promise a smooth, trouble-free parking experience. Fond of the company of your pets? Our expansive area is perfect for your furry friends to stretch their legs freely. Enjoy the tranquil ambiance under the shadowy retreat of our trees. Need a convenient and clean sanitation facility? We've got you covered with well-maintained toilets at the Prince George Street entrance. Turn your road trip into a delightful breather at the Whitley Park Rest Area, where comfort meets convenience.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin
Long Rig
Mobile Phone Coverage
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Day Use Area
Day Rest Area

Location

Whitley Park Rest Area•Great Western Highway, Blackheath, NSW, 2785

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☀️
16° / 2°
💧 1%
WED☁️
20° / 3°
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THU☁️
22° / 8°
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FRI🌦️
22° / 10°
💧 66%
SAT🌦️
16° / 6°
💧 71%

Common questions about Whitley Park Rest Area

Is Whitley Park Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Whitley Park Rest Area in Blackheath, 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: bin, caravans, shade and long rig.

What facilities does Whitley Park Rest Area have?

Whitley Park Rest Area has bin, caravans, shade, long rig, mobile phone coverage and pets welcome. 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 Whitley Park Rest Area?

The record for Whitley Park 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 Whitley Park Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Whitley Park 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 Whitley Park Rest Area?

Whitley Park Rest Area sits in Blackheath, 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 Whitley Park Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Whitley Park Rest Area
FacilityOn site
BinYes
CaravansYes
ShadeYes
Long RigYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes
ToiletsYes
Day Use AreaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Picnic TablesYes

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Great Western Highway

Blackheath, NSW 2785

Whitley Park Rest Area