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Balranald South Rest Area

Balranald, NSW

About this campsite

Balranald South Rest Area is a convenient stopover site located at the intersection of Sturt and Mallee Highways, perfect for those long travels. This rest area offers free overnight stays, making journeys more relaxed and safer by preventing driver fatigue. It features an information board for local guidance and picnic tables for outdoor meals. Moreover, during holiday seasons, a driver reviver operates to ensure refreshed and safe continuance of your journey.

A driver reviver operates here during holiday periods

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Driver Reviver
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Maximum 24 hrs
Pets Welcome
Information
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Driver reviver
Bin
Picnic tables
Long Rig
Information Board

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
29° / 17°
THU☁️
28° / 15°
FRI☁️
26° / 14°
SAT☁️
25° / 12°
SUN☁️
28° / 17°
💧 5%

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29°·31%·16km/h
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28°·38%·12km/h
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Fri
26°·33%·16km/h
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