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Currajong Rest Area

Parkes, NSW
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansToiletsAccessible

About this campsite

The Currajong Rest Area is a spacious rest stop along the Newell Highway, serving as a convenient truckstop. Despite the significant traffic noise, it offers plenty of shaded spaces amid trees, perfect for tent travelers. To ensure the comfort of its visitors, the site features covered picnic tables, garbage bins, and a maintained longdrop toilet. Providing a perfect pit-stop, it lets you unwind and take a breather amidst a scenic spread of grassy space, during your journey.

Currajong Rest Area, situated on the northern edge of Parkes, is a spacious roadside rest location placed conveniently on the bustling Newell Highway. A popular truckstop, this bitumen-lined rest spot faces its fair share of heavy traffic noise. However, it offers partially shaded spots with grassy spaces amidst trees for tented travelers seeking some nature-infused relaxation. In order to facilitate a comfortable experience, the rest area is equipped with modern long-drop toilets, covered picnic tables, and bins to maintain cleanliness. Here, a combination of convenient amenities and a natural setting offers travelers a refreshing pause on their journey.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Pets Welcome
Shared with trucks
Large bitumen rest area beside the Newell Highway
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Bin
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp

Location

Currajong Rest AreaNewell Highway, Parkes, NSW, 2870

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
17° / 4°
💧 24%
FRI🌦️
17° / 8°
💧 28%
SAT☁️
16° / 8°
💧 4%
SUN☁️
17° / 9°
💧 8%
MON🌦️
16° / 11°
💧 38%

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17°·56%·11km/h
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Tomorrow
17°·57%·14km/h
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Sat
16°·52%·14km/h
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Newell Highway

Parkes, NSW 2870

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