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Kennedy Store Rest Area

Kennedy, QLD

About this campsite

The Kennedy Store Rest Area offers a convenient stopover site for fully self-contained vehicles. With a location close to a railway line, it brings a unique and exciting experience for travelers. However, there may be potential plans to close it for overnight use, so verifying beforehand is recommended. Its dynamic nature means visitors can contribute updates and changes directly through the website. This directly involves visitors in maintaining an accurate and up-to-date online presence.

Kennedy Store Rest Area is an accessible, close-to-nature spot designed for self-contained vehicles to rest overnight. It's conveniently located nearby a railway line and the store, allowing travelers easy access to necessities. However, its future as an overnight rest area is in considering phase, so it's advised to verify the availability before planning a stay. The site encourages users to contribute any recent changes about the site to help better inform future travelers.

How to Get There

On the corner of Kennedy Creek Road and Bruce Highway.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Check first to see if still open
Fuel Available
Long Rig
Unleaded Petrol Bowser
Day Use Area
Pets Welcome
Maximum 24 hrs
Mobile Phone Coverage
Overnight Rest Area
Fully self contained vehciles only
Free Overnight Camp
Free overnight stay with purchase from store
Diesel Bowser
Post Box
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
26° / 22°
💧 25%
THU🌦️
27° / 21°
💧 33%
FRI🌦️
26° / 22°
💧 53%
SAT🌦️
25° / 21°
💧 46%
SUN☁️
26° / 20°
💧 8%

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