WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway

Gunpowder, QLD

WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway

Gunpowder, QLD

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingBBQDump PointToiletsCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

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.

Taking a pit stop on your journey along the Barkly Highway becomes more than just a comfort break at the WWII Site Rest Area. Situated conveniently between Camooweal and Mount Isa, this rest area invites travelers for respite under its welcoming canopy of shade. Besides making for a perfect place to stretch your legs, it presents an opportunity to absorb a bit of history, with intriguing informational posts to read. Plus, indicative of the modern era, this rest area is within a 3G reception area - a boon for travelers looking to update their travel logs, catch up on emails, or make important phone calls. Sit back, relax, and enrich your journey when the WWII Site Rest Area beckons on your travels down Barkly Highway.

How to Get There

95km E of Camooweal, 99km W of Mount Isa on N side of Barkly Highway. Slightly elevated above the level of the highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

BBQ

Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Maximum 48 hrs

Long Rig

Unknown feature

Mobile reception

Information

Bin

Information Board

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Use Area

Interesting historic site

Large rest area

Overnight Rest Area

Free Overnight Camp

Day Rest Area

Location

WWII Site Rest Area Barkly Highway•Barkly Highway, Gunpowder, QLD, 4825

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