Bourkes Bridge Rest Area in Burramine, VIC — photo 1

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area

Burramine, VIC
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingBoat RampFishing SpotCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Bourkes Bridge Rest Area offers a serene, spacious spot perfect for short breaks or overnight rest during long trips. Nestled beside a highway, it features picnic tables for relaxed meals and plenty of shady areas for comfort during sunny days. Additionally, it serves as a convenient waypoint access point to reach the Bourkes Bend Camping Areas known for their scenic views and outdoor recreation activities. Please note, this rest area does not include amenities.

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area serves as an ideal pit-stop with expanded space, picnic tables and one-of-a-kind vistas. Alongside the highway, it's a handy gravel parking lot, offering some shade, making it conducive for a quick rejuvenating break amidst long trips. However, it notably lacks certain amenities. Not just a rest corner, it's also the waypoint for the much-appreciated Bourkes Bend Camping Areas. A convenient locale, it promotes tranquillity amidst nature while also being the gateway to adventurous experiences around the corner.

What this place offers

Activities

Boat Ramp
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Lookout
Overnight Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Long Rig
Good mobile phone signal
No toilets
Unknown feature
Bin
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Roomy gravel rest area with shade
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area•Murray Valley Highway, Burramine, VIC, 3730

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
21° / 9°
💧 16%
WED☀️
17° / 6°
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THU☁️
21° / 8°
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FRI☁️
25° / 10°
💧 4%
SAT🌦️
22° / 13°
💧 43%

Common questions about Bourkes Bridge Rest Area

Is Bourkes Bridge Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Bourkes Bridge Rest Area in Burramine, VIC recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Bourkes Bridge Rest Area have?

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area has boat ramp, fishing spot, lookout, overnight rest area, free overnight camp and long rig. That is the short list; 18 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 Bourkes Bridge Rest Area?

The record for Bourkes Bridge 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 Bourkes Bridge Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Bourkes Bridge 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 Bourkes Bridge Rest Area?

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area sits in Burramine, 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 Bourkes Bridge Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Bourkes Bridge Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Boat RampYes
Fishing SpotYes
LookoutYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
Free Overnight CampYes
Long RigYes
ShadeYes
Good mobile phone signalYes
Free CampingYes
Picnic TablesYes
No toiletsYes
Yes
BinYes
Day Rest AreaYes
CaravansYes
Day Use AreaYes
Roomy gravel rest area with shadeYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Pets WelcomeYes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.

Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Murray Valley Highway

Burramine, VIC 3730

Bourkes Bridge Rest Area

Free · no booking needed