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Ardlethan Rest Area

Ardlethan, NSW

About this campsite

The Ardlethan Rest Area, positioned on the Newell Highway, offers travelers a spacious and welcoming place to pause and unwind. Besides its generous sealed surface for easy parking, it provides accessible toilet facilities as well as picnic tables — the perfect elements for a lunch break during your journey. This friendly spot is your convenient outdoor break room on the road.

The Ardlethan Rest Area is a spacious, well-maintained pit stop nestled along the vibrant Newell Highway. Featuring easy accessibility, this area is equipped with clean restrooms and inviting picnic tables. The site promises a pleasant, relaxing break amidst your journey, welcoming travellers to rejuvenate and unwind with comforting facilities. Step out, stretch your legs, enjoy a quick picnic or simply appreciate the surroundings while ensuring a smooth, uninterrupted journey ahead. The Ardlethan Rest Area, with its well-packed amenities, ensures your road trips are convenient, enjoyable, and memorable.

How to Get There

14km south of Ardlethan, either side of the Newell Highway

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Large sealed rest area for all size rigs and trucks
Pets Welcome
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Overnight Rest Area
Accessible toilets
Day Use Area
Non Drinking Water
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Unknown feature
No useful shade
Bin

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
31° / 17°
THU☁️
30° / 18°
💧 3%
FRI🌤️
27° / 14°
SAT☁️
27° / 13°
💧 5%
SUN🌦️
26° / 15°
💧 20%

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Grong Grong Park Rest Area

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Five Mile Reserve Camping Area

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39.7km away

Nestled by the Murrumbidgee River, Five Mile Reserve Camping Area offers a lagoon boasting a sandy beach and a popular spot for water skiing. It provides adventurous fishing opportunities with carp usually on the catch-list. Facilities include a boat ramp and a pit toilet, with the area characterized by its communal spirit. Despite bouts of vandalism, it remains a tranquil refuge with an authentic, rustic charm.

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
31°·22%·24km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
30°·28%·20km/h
Low–Moderate
Fri
27°·27%·18km/h
Low–Moderate
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