Beaufort, VIC

Trawalla State Forest Rest Area

Trawalla State Forest Rest Area is a free overnight rest stop located beside the highway, designed with a drive-through configuration that accommodates large rigs. While mostly sloping, there are a few nearly level spots for use. With picnic tables for outdoor meals and bins for waste disposal, it's an ideal stopover for a road trip. Note, however, that there are no toilet facilities on-site.

Beaufort, VIC

Red Kangaroo Roadhouse and Rest Area

The Red Kangaroo Roadhouse & Rest Area is a picturesque, conveniently placed stop on the Western Highway near Beaufort. Perfect for travel breaks, it provides a gravel rest area for travelers. Its elevated position offers impressive views, making it an inviting pit-stop for a stretch, a meal, or even a short stay. Its rural environment and proximity to nature make it a unique spot on your journey.

Bung Bong, VIC

Bung Bong Rest Area

The Bung Bong Rest Area is a serene stopover along the highway featuring vast space for leisure or rest and an array of sun-lit and shaded spots. The area is adorned by an historic 19th-century church adding a touch of charm. Without built facilities, it provides a genuine outdoors experience, complete with the beauty of towering gum trees. It also offers a strong mobile signal, ensuring you stay connected even whilst soaking in the tranquility.

Glenpatrick, VIC

Glenpatrick Reserve Closed for Restoration

Glenpatrick Reserve is temporarily closed for restoration, ensuring an improved experience upon reopening. The reserve, offering solitude immersed in nature's charm, plans to limit patron numbers post-restoration to provide a more peaceful environment. You'll be notified by The Glenpatrick Recreation Reserve Committee via this website about the reopening. Bookings will be a must, enabling you to plan in advance for an enriching, less-crowded visit to this natural haven.

Tanwood, VIC

Tanwood South Rest Area

Tanwood South Rest Area is a conveniently located rest stop along the highway, providing travelers with a welcome break on their journey. This spacious rest area offers both shaded and sunny spots, suiting various preferences for rest. It features a picnic table for outdoor meals, aiming to make your stop more comfortable. Though facilities are limited, you're encouraged to responsibly pack your waste, keeping the area clean for others. Whether for a quick break or a relaxed meal, Tanwood South enhances your travel experience with its simple amenities.

Dederang, VIC

Dedarang North Rest Area

Gillenbah, NSW

Gillenbah South Rest Area

Taabinga, QLD

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area

Alwyn Francis Bridge Rest Area is a spacious, well-maintained site suitable for all rig sizes. This circular rest area boasts a picturesque eucalyptus-shaded green space at its center. The rest area's location, distanced from the highway, offers solace from traffic noise and adds tranquillity. Its key features include well-kept toilets. This serves as a great pit-stop for your travel or a fun family day out.