Rutherglen East Rest Area

Browns Plains, VIC

Rutherglen East Rest Area

Browns Plains, VIC

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingDump PointPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Rutherglen East Rest Area provides a scenic stop-off point for travelers, nestled amidst rural landscapes with stunning views. The area offers ample shade and a covenient picnic table, creating a perfect environment for a relaxing break or meal. Notable for its native Australian cockatoos, the area is a haven for nature lovers. Plus, a good mobile phone signal ensures you can stay connected. Check it out next time you're on the road for a refreshingly serene rest stop experience.

Nestled beside a serene roadway, Rutherglen East Rest Area is a gravel pit stop area offering picturesque rural views and an impressive array of vocal cockatoos. This serene locale is equipped with a shaded picnic table, perfect for a quick respite but offers no additional facilities. Despite its rural location, the site boosts of good mobile phone signal strength, ensuring visitors are always connected. It is an ideal place for those seeking solace in nature's lap or a peaceful break during their journey.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Dump Point

Picnic Tables

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Picnic table

Unknown feature

Day Rest Area

Good 3G mobile phone signal

Free Overnight Camp

Day Use Area

Long Rig

Overnight Rest Area

Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Rutherglen East Rest Area•Murray Valley Highway, Browns Plains, VIC, 3685

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️

20° / 11°

💧 68%

TUE🌦️

19° / 10°

💧 61%

WED☀️

18° / 5°

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THU☀️

19° / 6°

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FRI☁️

22° / 9°

💧 2%

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

within 50km

Activities and attractions near Rutherglen East Rest Area

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6.7km

Howlong Lions Park

Attraction

Howlong, NSW

Lions park in Howlong with picnic facilities. Day use rest area.

ToiletsPicnic TablesPets Welcome

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