Tooraweenah Rest Area

Tooraweenah, NSW

Tooraweenah Rest Area is an ideal spot for travelers seeking a convenient and comfortable place to rest overnight. Offering well-maintained facilities such as an accessible toilet, the rest area has an easy-to-navigate bitumen drive-through layout. This sought-after site is nestled in beautiful surroundings, perfect for unwinding and re-energizing for the journey ahead. Come and enjoy the peace and tranquillity at Tooraweenah Rest Area.

Yamminba Rest Area

The Pilliga, NSW

The Yamminba Rest Area is a serene and convenient stop on the Newell Highway around the Pilliga Scrub area. It provides useful amenities like newly built toilets, covered picnic tables and smooth drive-out facilities catered to large rigs. This spot also offers a unique attraction, symbolizing the relative position of planet Uranus as part of a solar system display across resting spots, fusing education and refreshment during travel.

Pilliga Rest Area

The Pilliga, NSW

Yarraman Rest Area

The Pilliga, NSW

Siding Springs Anglo Australian Observatory

Coonabarabran, NSW

Siding Springs Anglo-Australian Observatory provides a captivating experience for space enthusiasts. Offering the chance to observe extraterrestrial wonders with massive machinery and a glistening mirror, its impressive apparatus is a must-see. Complementing the discovery, the observatory features a café and picnic area for visitors to relax and ponder the universe. The site promotes learning, exploration, and an appreciation for astronomy, making it a thrilling destination for all ages.