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Boyne River Rest Area

Benaraby, QLD
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingShowersToiletsAccessiblePets WelcomeDump PointDrinking WaterCaravans

About this campsite

The Boyne River Rest Area is an ideal stopover with a smooth bitumen surface and top-quality facilities. Regardless of the size of your rig, it accommodates with ease, offering plentiful space for turning. The rest area is marked by interesting sculptures, adding an artistic touch. For convenience, the availability of town water makes it a great water filling station. Although generators can be used during the day, it is encouraged to respect the local residents due to the closeness of nearby houses. A minor drawback is the traffic noise from the adjacent highway and bridge.

The Boyne River Rest Area is a popular spot for overnight stays, providing substantial space and easy maneuverability for any size rig, all on a top-quality bitumen surface. Located nearby a highway and a bridge, it's worth noting there might be some ambient traffic noise. The rest area is also visually engaging, adorned with unique sculptures dispersed throughout the location. It further boasts the advantage of being a great refilling point for water, as the entire area is equipped with town water taps. During the day, usage of generators shouldn't pose any issues. However, it is kindly advised to be considerate towards nearby residents during the quiet hours. Overall, Boyne River Rest Area is a convenient, spacious, and vibrant stop-over that considers both practicality and aesthetic appeal.

How to Get There

South-western side of Bruce Highway and east bank of the Boyne River

What this place offers

Amenities

Showers
Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Dump Point
Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible
Pets Welcome

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Town water taps
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Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig
Cold Showers
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Maximum 20 hrs
Unknown feature
Bin
Cold showers
Day Use Area
"Big signs around camp 'NO FIRES
Adjacent to the Boyne River

Location

Boyne River Rest Areaβ€’Bruce Highway, Benaraby, QLD, 4680

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
WED☁️
23Β° / 15Β°
πŸ’§ 4%
THU☁️
23Β° / 15Β°
πŸ’§ 2%
FRI🌀️
25Β° / 16Β°
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SAT🌀️
26Β° / 15Β°
πŸ’§ 16%
SUN🌀️
26Β° / 17Β°
πŸ’§ 16%

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Bruce Highway

Benaraby, QLD 4680

Boyne River Rest Area

Free Β· no booking needed