Yelgun Rest Area
Yelgun Rest Area
About this campsite
The Yelgun Rest Area, situated at the interchange of Tweed Valley Way and Pacific Highway, offers spacious, sealed sections for both truck drivers and regular travellers. With an allowance for overnight stays, it's strategically located for both southbound and northbound adventurers. Moreover, the area boasts outstanding and clean facilities, ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible.
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Yelgun Rest Area•Tweed Valley Way/Brunswick Valley Way off Pacific Highway, Billinudgel, NSW, 2483
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Common questions about Yelgun Rest Area
Is Yelgun Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Yelgun Rest Area in Billinudgel, NSW 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 Yelgun Rest Area have?
Yelgun Rest Area has free overnight camp, cars and buses, day rest area, long rig, maximum 20 hrs and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 18 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 Yelgun Rest Area?
The record for Yelgun 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 Yelgun Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Yelgun Rest Area, 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 Yelgun Rest Area?
Yelgun Rest Area sits in Billinudgel, 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 Yelgun Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| cars and buses | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Non Drinking Water | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Large area with plenty of room used by trucks | Yes |
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Tweed Valley Way/Brunswick Valley Way off Pacific Highway
Billinudgel, NSW 2483