WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway
WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway
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The WWII Site Rest Area on the Barkly Highway is a convenient and tranquil stop between Camooweal and Mount Isa, providing shade and ample space in a historic setting. This location is also equipped with important modern conveniences, such as 3G reception, allowing visitors to stay connected even in remote areas. Alongside these amenities, the site offers informative panels for those interested in the history and significance of the location, making for both a relaxing and enriching experience.
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WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway•Barkly Highway, Gunpowder, QLD, 4825
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Is WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway free to camp at?
Yes. WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway in Gunpowder, QLD 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.
What facilities does WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway have?
WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway has picnic tables, maximum 48 hrs, free camping, shade, long rig and mobile reception. That is the short list; 21 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway?
The record for WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway online?
We hold no online booking link for WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway, 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway?
WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway sits in Gunpowder, 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 WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Maximum 48 hrs | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Mobile reception | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Dump Point | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Information Board | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Interesting historic site | Yes |
| Large rest area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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Barkly Highway
Gunpowder, QLD 4825