First Settlers Park
First Settlers Park
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First Settlers Park is a beautiful camping area in Benarkin providing free accommodation for travelers, including hot showers and power points for caravans. This restful site is located alongside the Blackbutt to Linville Rail Trail, an 18-kilometer journey featuring stunning rainforests, mountain ridges, and giant grass trees. Ideal for biking or walking, the route's terrain is almost flat making it enjoyable for all fitness levels. The quaint town of Benarkin, home to around 200 residents and a general store, is also conveniently opposite the rest area.
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