The Walnuts Rest Area
The Walnuts Rest Area
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The Walnuts Rest Area•Omeo Highway, Mitta Mitta, VIC, 3701
Common questions about The Walnuts Rest Area
Is The Walnuts Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. The Walnuts Rest Area in Mitta Mitta, VIC is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: fire place, bbq, shade and caravans.
What facilities does The Walnuts Rest Area have?
The Walnuts Rest Area has fire place, bbq, shade, caravans, picnic tables and day use area. That is the short list; 15 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at The Walnuts Rest Area?
The record for The Walnuts Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book The Walnuts Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for The Walnuts Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is The Walnuts Rest Area?
The Walnuts Rest Area sits in Mitta Mitta, VIC. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at The Walnuts Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Fire Place | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
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Omeo Highway
Mitta Mitta, VIC 3701