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Battery Rock Rest Area

Gungal, NSW

About this campsite

Battery Rock Rest Area is a great stopover on the Golden Highway, offering relief from the road noise with a clump of shade-providing trees. With its bitumen entrance, it leads to a sandy track next to the scenic Wonondi Rivulet. Not only does it have ample space for vehicle turnarounds, it also provides a shaded area, enhancing your rest and relaxation experience during your journey.

Battery Rock Rest Area offers a free, peaceful overnight respite on the bustling Golden Highway. Majestically screened by a cluster of trees that reduces highway noise, its entrance is a smooth bitumen that extends into a sandy track alongside the serene Wonondi Rivulet. The spot is spacious enough for maneuvering your vehicle with ease and provides some shade for a comforting relaxation or sleep. Dive into tranquility and refresh yourself for the continued journey ahead. Enjoy the symbiosis of convenience and serenity that Battery Rock Rest Area offers. This place isn't just a stopover; it's an experience of quietude amidst transit.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Long Rig
One toilet has been closed but another is still available
Unknown feature
Pets Welcome
Day Use Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌫️
28° / 12°
FRI🌫️
30° / 12°
SAT☁️
25° / 14°
SUN☁️
24° / 15°
💧 3%
MON🌤️
26° / 12°
💧 3%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
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28°·32%·12km/h
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Fri
30°·29%·20km/h
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Sat
25°·44%·22km/h
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