Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
About this campsite
The Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area offers a convenient space for travelers on the Newell Highway to take a breather. It's equipped with covered picnic tables and bins, providing a comfortable spot for road trip meals. The rest area boasts ample shade and reliable mobile phone coverage, allowing visitors to relax and stay connected. Particularly popular amongst truck drivers, it's a valuable pit stop during long journeys.
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Location
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area•Newell Highway, Finley, NSW, 2713
Common questions about Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
Is Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area in Finley, NSW 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area have?
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area has day rest area, mobile phone coverage, shade, free camping, free overnight camp and overnight rest area. That is the short list; 12 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area?
The record for Tongaboo Northbound 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Tongaboo Northbound 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area?
Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area sits in Finley, NSW. 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 Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
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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.
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Newell Highway
Finley, NSW 2713