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Golden Highway
Golden Highway
The Golden Highway is an important corridor that connects the Hunter Valley to Dubbo, New South Wales, traversing the Great Dividing Range at a point of minimal elevation.
Sandy Hollow Tourist Park
The Sandy Hollow Tourist Park is set within 20 tranquil acres of gardens and natural bush, and features a wide range of accommodation options. This character 3½ star park is in the village of Sandy Hollow near Denman in the heart of the Upper Hunter.
- Caravan Park
- Information
- "Children's Play Facility"
- Cabins
- National Park
Denman Van Village
Denman Van Village enjoys a tranquil setting in a quiet street away from the highway traffic. Family owned and operated, it offers friendly service and all that you would expect from a quality country caravan park.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Information
Merriwa Overnight Parking
Merriwa Overnight Parking offers 24hr parking for fully self-contained RVs. The location is behind the Merriwa Visitor Information Centre.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Westview Caravan Park
On the western side of Dubbo lies a safe, quiet, rural ten acres waiting for disurning travellers wanting to get away. Only 3 minute from the centre of town and 5 minutes from the Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo’s main tourist attractions remain close by
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- "Children's Play Facility"
Jim Johnstone Park
Jim Johnstone Park is a large grassy park with an oval and good shade provided by tall pine and eucalyptus trees. There are accessible toilets and sheltered picnic tables.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Jerrys Plains Recreation Ground
Jerrys Plains Recreation Ground is a pleasant day and overnight rest area off the highway in Jerrys Plains. There are picnic tables shaded by large gum trees and a toilet block with flushing toilets.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Merriwa Caravan Park
Merriwa Caravan Park is a small, tidy council owned caravan park located on the Golden Highway. There are good clean amenities and level grassy powered and unpowered sites,with or without shade.
- Caravan Park
Cassilis War Memorial Park Camping Area
Cassilis War Memorial Park Camping Area is a friendly little spot with very low cost powered sites. You can pay at the club and have a cold one while you are there. They have hot meals on Friday evenings.
- Campground
- Sit Down Meals
- Alcohol Licence
Hyde Park Denman Rest Area
Hyde Park Denman Rest Area is a large grassy park in Hyde Street. The park straddles a pleasant lagoon and has large eucalypts providing shade.
- Day Use Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Private Jackson Park Gungal Rest Area
Private Jackson Park Gungal Rest Area is a small free overnight rest area just south of Gungal on the Golden Highway. It has a drive through configuration with a bitumen surface and a grassy area with a little shade.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
Cassilis Park Rest Area
Cassilis Rest Area is a large free overnight rest area with plenty of space. There are a number of tracks that allow users to be a distance from the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Uarbry Hall Rest Area
Uarbry Hall Rest Area is a grassy level space beside the Urabry Hall that provides long drop toilets. There are not other facilities here. Urabry is a small village with no shops.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Dunedoo Rest Area
The Dunedoo Rest Area is located between the railway and the highway in the centre of Dunedoo. There are toilets, picnic tables and BBQ. The toilet block is locked at night, however the accessible toilet is left unlocked.
- Day Use Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Elston Park Dubbo
Elston Park Dubbo takes up an entire city block and is one of those delightful green spaces that every city should have. There are toilets, picnic tables, bins and a children's playground
- Day Use Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Devils Hole Reserve Rest Area
Devils Hole Reserve Rest Area is a pleasant grassy picnic area on the bank of the Macquarie River. The reserve extends through a network of gravel tracks into a nature reserve shaded by giant river gums and she oaks.
- Day Use Area
- Fishing Spot
Cawsey Rotary Park Rest Area
Cawsey Rotary Park Rest Area is a small, bitumen drive-through day rest area on the westbound side of the Golden Highway, 2km east of Denman. The park is no longer overnight, nor are there any toilets or water available.
- Day Use Area
Battery Rock Rest Area
Battery Rock Rest Area is a convenient free overnighter on the Golden Highway which enjoys some screening from highway noise from a large clump of shady trees. It has a bitumen entrance leading to a sandy track beside the Wonondi Rivulet.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Dubbo City Holiday Park
Bring the kids, bring the team or make it a trip for one or two. Dubbo City Holiday Park has plenty of things for you to do.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- "Children's Play Facility"
- Kiosk
Singleton East Rest Area
Reasonably level and strategically placed rest area where you can plan tomorrows trip. Close to New England Highway traffic noise.
This rest area will be permanently CLOSED from Monday 3rd February 2020
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Merriwa Lions Rest Area
Merriwa Lions Rest Area provides excellent facilities in a pleasant setting by the river. There are free electric BBQs and covered picnic tables.
- Day Use Area
Norman Horne Memorial Park
Norman Horne Memorial Park in Leadville is a small peaceful spot where you can stop for lunch or just to have a nap. There is a children's play facility and a letter box at this spot.
- Day Use Area
- "Children's Play Facility"
Nullen Rest Area
Nullen Rest Area is a roomy day rest area on the Golden Highway on the corner of Leadville Road. There are BBQ facilities and non drinking water.
- Day Use Area
Dunedoo Caravan Park
Dunedoo Caravan Park seems like a friendly little park with a sense of humour. Linda and Jodie weren't there when I dropped in so I hope they didn't mind me photographing their "dunny".
- Caravan Park
Poplars Caravan Park
There are many reasons to visit Dubbo and when you can get accommodation as close to the action as the Poplars Caravan Park offers, it is hard to find a reason not to stay there.
- Caravan Park
- Cabins
- Fishing Spot
Spring Gully Campground
Spring Gully Campground on the bank of the Goulburn River is a relaxing peaceful spot where you can connect with nature.
- Campground
- National Park
- Fishing Spot
Hair Of The Dog Tavern Ballimore
Ballimore Inn is one of those friendly country pubs hidden away off the highway over the railway line in Ballimore. Jenny and Blue are your friendly hosts. Please call and check if there is room for your rig, if you are able to. Otherwise, just roll up.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Sit Down Meals
- Takeaway Food
- Alcohol Licence
Discovery Parks – Dubbo
Whatever your idea of a good time – it all starts at Discovery Parks – Dubbo. The place to stay when you visit the Western Plains Zoo.
- Caravan Park
- "Children's Play Facility"