
Walcha East Rest Area

Walcha East Rest Area
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The Walcha East Rest Area is a spacious, free overnight spot, perfect for campers seeking a peaceful break from travel. It offers a quiet, rural setting just off the highway, and has amenities including a covered picnic area, fireplace, and rubbish bins. The area is equipped for both grass and gravel tent-pitching, and boasts a reliable mobile phone signal. If a more remote location is preferred, the Apsley Falls National Park site is only a short distance further east and offers affordable camping in a beautiful environment.
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Scenic drive through rainforest and waterfalls in northern NSW
Scenic alternative between Brisbane and Sydney through tablelands



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