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Banda Powell Mine Rest Area

Ora Banda, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeFire PlaceBBQ

About this campsite

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area provides a convenient spot for travelers, offering free overnight camping facilities. It can accommodate large vehicles and features a drive-through configuration. The space is semi-shaded with a scattering of trees, offering a serene and comfortable space for rest during long journey.

The Banda Powell Mine Rest Area is a spacious roadside retreat, ideal for free overnight camping. It features a well thought out drive-through layout, designed to accommodate even the largest of rigs. Speckled with a variety of trees that offer coveted shade, it is nestled perfectly right between the road and the rest area, providing an inviting and comfortable stopover for travelers. Its tranquil atmosphere continues to attract a steady stream of visitors who are looking for a quiet, relaxing escape. Join this community and experience the perfect blend of convenience and natural beauty at Banda Powell Mine Rest Area.

How to Get There

67 north of Kalgoorlie, 64km south of Menzies on the eastern side of Goldfields Highway

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Fire Place
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area

Location

Banda Powell Mine Rest Areaβ€’Goldfields Highway, Ora Banda, WA, 6431

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
FRI🌦️
22Β° / 12Β°
πŸ’§ 6%
SAT☁️
27Β° / 12Β°
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SUN🌀️
26Β° / 11Β°
πŸ’§ 2%
MON🌦️
25Β° / 12Β°
πŸ’§ 33%
TUE☁️
21Β° / 13Β°
πŸ’§ 20%

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No booking needed β€” first come, first served

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Goldfields Highway

Ora Banda, WA 6431

Banda Powell Mine Rest Area

Free Β· no booking needed