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Puma Truck and Travel Stop Kybong

Kybong, QLD

About this campsite

Puma Truck & Travel Stop Kybong is a traveller's dream, providing both a convenient stop for refuelling and a serene rest area for overnight stay. The site, once a Matilda brand outlet, attracts tourists with the iconic Kangaroo statue. It features a lake-side camping area, equipped with covered picnic tables and garbage bins. This well-maintained spot also provides hot showers and drinking water. Catering to diverse needs, the complex houses a supermarket, diner, takeaway, gift shop, and a newsagency.

The Puma Truck & Travel Stop Kybong is a comprehensive rest service designed for road users, particularly caravans and motorhomes, with the bonus of free overnight stays. This rest area is conveniently situated behind the Puma service station, accessible via a dirt road that aligns parallel to the highway. The camping zone is marked by its lush greenery, with designated spots close to the lake for parking. It comes with facilities like covered picnic tables and garbage bins for use. For a modest fee, you can access hot showers within the walking distance, along with drinking water. The station complex is a modern pit stop offering a range of services. It includes a mini supermarket, a diner offering food to-go, and a gift shop for souvenirs. Not to forget its maintenance – it's well-kept by the station employees to ensure a smooth stay for travelers. Adding a dash of history, this former Matilda brand outlet now hosts Matilda, the Kangaroo Statue from the 1982 Commonwealth Games as a tourist attraction. Plus, a newsagency is nestled within the array of shops, strengthening its claim as a one-stop solution for highway travelers.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Public Phone
Showers
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Ice

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Long Rig
Service Station
Meals
Cold Drinks
Mobile Phone Coverage
LPG Bowser
48 Hour limit
Overnight rest area
Sit Down Meals
Takeaway Food
Convenience Store
Roadhouse
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Kiosk
Maximum 48 hrs
Coffee & Tea
Fuel Available
Premium Petrol Bowser
E10 Petrol Bowser
Pets Welcome
$3 for hot showers at the complex
LPG Refills
Cafe
Restaurant
Non Drinking Water
Free Overnight Camp
Diesel Bowser
Bin
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
Unleaded Petrol Bowser

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☁️
27° / 20°
💧 18%
THU🌤️
27° / 18°
💧 3%
FRI☁️
27° / 19°
💧 3%
SAT☁️
27° / 18°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
25° / 20°
💧 2%

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