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Billabong Creek Rest Area

Tichborne, NSW
Free CampingTent SiteSwimmingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Billabong Creek Rest Area offers a peaceful and enjoyable environment perfect for picnics with its provided tables and wood BBQs. This spot is popular for recreational activities such as swimming. Its circular turning area is accessible by a short steep incline and has a bitumen surface, making it suitable for most vehicle types, though very large 5th wheelers might face a slight challenge.

Located on the outskirts of town, Billabong Creek Rest Area is a popular local and tourist go-to spot, characterized by the uneven ground and rustic locale, adding charm without sacrificing comfort. Amenities such as picnic tables and wood BBQs enhance the visitor's outdoor experience. The rest area is easily accessible, featuring a circular turning space with a bitumen surface, accommodating all vehicle types with the exception of larger 5th wheelers. The short steep incline leading to the turning area adds a twist to the camping adventure. The absence of facilities such as toilets adds to the immersion of being at one with nature.

Features & Facilities

Activities

Swimming

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Pets Welcome
Bin
Dry Access Only

Location

Billabong Creek Rest AreaNewell Highway, Tichborne, NSW, 2870

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌤️
16° / 4°
💧 4%
FRI🌦️
17° / 7°
💧 35%
SAT☁️
17° / 7°
💧 4%
SUN☁️
17° / 7°
💧 25%
MON🌦️
16° / 10°
💧 55%

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Fire Danger
Today
16°·59%·11km/h
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Tomorrow
17°·56%·10km/h
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Sat
17°·49%·14km/h
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Newell Highway

Tichborne, NSW 2870

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