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Marg McIntosh Park Rest Area

Widgee, QLD

About this campsite

Marg McIntosh Park Rest Area is a convenient pit stop located by Station Creek, perfect for travelers in need of a break. Offering facilities such as shaded picnic tables and a wood BBQ, guests can enjoy a relaxed meal in a serene setting. Although the park offers a small overnight space with a circular layout, there is a limit of a 20 hour stay and camping is not permitted. Explore this rest area as a great opportunity to stretch legs, take a breather and recharge during your journey.

Marg McIntosh Park Rest Area is a serene retreat set next to Station Creek. It provides well-shaded picnic tables and a wood BBQ, perfect for day visitors. Unfortunately, there isn't much available shade for vehicles. Despite its welcoming ambience, please note that the park permits a maximum stay of 20 hours with strictly no camping allowed. Ideal for breaks on long journeys, the circular layout facilitates smooth entry and exit. Savour the tranquillity of nature at Marg McIntosh Park.

How to Get There

Turn off Bruce Highway at River Terrace then Exhibition Street and on to Gympie-Woolooga Road. Turn right into Glastonbury Road opposite racetrack, 1.5km from Bruce Highway. Continue for another 23.5km to park which is on your left. Alternatively, if travelling from north, turn west off Bruce Highway onto Wide Bay Road at GPS: -26.12417, 152.57375 just south of Curra and travel west for 15.5km to junction of Gympie-Woolooga Road. Turn south onto Gympie-Woolooga Road and continue for 13km to rest area on your right.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Wood BBQ
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Unknown feature
20 hour time limit
Maximum 20 hrs
Shaded picnic tables
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Bin

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU☁️
27° / 18°
FRI☁️
27° / 17°
SAT🌤️
27° / 18°
SUN☁️
25° / 19°
MON🌤️
27° / 17°

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