Rixs Creek Rest Area
Rixs Creek Rest Area
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Rixs Creek Rest Area offers a welcome respite for travelers, conveniently situated near Newcastle, the Hunter Valley and the Central Coast. Providing much-needed facilities like a toilet, sheltered picnic tables, and space for caravans and trucks, it is a perfect overnight stop. Its sheer presence in an area limited in terms of free overnight stops is greatly welcomed, perfect for a brief interlude during your journey.
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Rixs Creek, NSW 2330