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Stockyard Creek Rest Area

Doyles River, NSW

About this campsite

Stockyard Creek Rest Area is a well-equipped stopover spot on the westbound side of the Oxley Highway, perfect for caravan users and campers. It offers convenient amenities such as toilets, sheltered picnic tables, fireplaces, and bins. Despite being in a no mobile phone signal zone, it boasts of a serene environment with its sealed and gravel parking spots and grassy areas suitable for pitching tents. Travelers are however advised to allow extra time for navigating the challenging steep inclines and hairpin bends of the Oxley Highway.

The Stockyard Creek Rest Area is a cozy stop-off point located on the westbound side of the Oxley Highway. This spot is conveniently designed to accommodate caravans, though larger rigs may require a bit of maneuvering for optimal positioning. With accessible amenities like toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and bins, it provides basic comforts for a pleasant break. The area sports both sealed and gravel parking spaces, with a bit of sloping terrain. However, level surfaces aren't too hard to find. There are grassy settings available for those looking to pitch tents. Situated in a region with challenging terrains due to steep inclines and sharp bends, the Oxley Highway demands some extra time for safe transit, especially for large caravans. Unfortunately, this place doesn't have a mobile phone signal, which deems it a perfect spot for a digital detox. Step into the inviting ambience of the Stockyard Creek Rest Area and revel in the calming aura of nature.

How to Get There

Weatbound side of the Oxley Highway witha single entrance/exit.

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Tent Site
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

one sealed and the other is gravel
Fireplaces
Day Use Area
Pleasant surroundings
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Fire Place
Pets Welcome
Bins
Unknown feature
Long Rig
No mobile phone signal
Accessible toilets
Overnight Rest Area
Two separate parking areas
Day Rest Area
Sheltered picnic tables

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌫️
22° / 10°
FRI🌫️
23° / 9°
SAT🌫️
17° / 12°
💧 10%
SUN🌦️
16° / 12°
💧 10%
MON🌫️
20° / 9°
💧 5%

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