Waverley Creek Rest Area in St Lawrence, QLD — photo 1

Waverley Creek Rest Area

St Lawrence, QLD
Free CampingTent SiteCaravansPets WelcomeToiletsBBQFire PlaceAccessible

About this campsite

Waverley Creek Rest Area provides a spacious overnight stop tailored to accommodate rigs of all sizes. Paved roads, well-maintained grassy areas fit for erecting tents, and newly finished amenity blocks make for a comfortable stay. The site offers clean water access via a locked tap, which ensures its quality, in addition to a rainwater tap, sourced from nearly-new tanks of building runoff. Use of these facilities ensures a seamless and enjoyable camping experience at Waverley Creek Rest Area.

Waverley Creek Rest Area provides up-to-date amenities, including a recently constructed toilet block for your convenience. For access to water, a tap key is required, enhancing the area's security and hygiene. Additionally, there's a rainwater tap available, sourced from nearly new tanks and fresh runoff from the surrounding structures, ensuring excellent water quality for your needs.

How to Get There

Eastern side of Bruce Highway, southern side of Waverley Creek.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ
Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
NextG coverage only
Mobile Phone Coverage
Pets Welcome
Long Rig
Boil or treat all water before drinking
Unknown feature
New toilet block built in 2012
Bin
Fire Place
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Rainwater tap
Maximum 20 hrs
Locked Hose Attachment Tap

Location

Waverley Creek Rest AreaBruce Highway, St Lawrence, QLD, 4707

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
21° / 11°
FRI☁️
22° / 12°
SAT☀️
23° / 13°
SUN🌤️
24° / 14°
MON🌦️
24° / 16°
💧 27%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
21°·38%·21km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
22°·44%·16km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
23°·44%·15km/h
Low–Moderate
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Bruce Highway

St Lawrence, QLD 4707