Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area

Three Rivers, QLD

Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area

Three Rivers, QLD

About this campsite

The Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area offers an ideal location for travelers looking to pause and refresh during their journey. This extensive, open site can accommodate any size rig, making it perfect for road trips of all scales. Being right off the highway, it provides convenience and accessibility. Although there's no TV or NextG coverage here, guests can enjoy the serene outdoors, indulge in stargazing, or engage in personal entertainments they've brought along. A visit here is a chance to step back, unwind and appreciate the simple tranquility after a long day on the road.

Introducing Terry Smith Lookout Rest Area, an open and spacious free overnight stay spot, perfect for all sizes of campers and caravans. Situated adjacent to the highway, this location provides effortless access for occupants. Although notably offering limited shade, its facilities are comprehensive and satisfactory, curated for your comfort. Please note, due to its location, there is no TV or NextG coverage; an excellent opportunity to disconnect, embrace tranquility, and create unique entertainment, such as watching the night sky filled with twinkling stars.

How to Get There

81km north of Cloncurry on western side of the Burke Developmental Road

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Picnic Tables

Dump Point

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Day Use Area

Photo Opportunity

Generators Allowed

Long Rig

Maximum 20 hrs

Free Overnight Camp

Bin

Overnight Rest Area

Fire Place

Day Rest Area

Pets Welcome

Unknown feature

Non Drinking Water

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY🌤️

36° / 21°

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THU🌤️

35° / 22°

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FRI🌤️

35° / 23°

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SAT🌤️

34° / 23°

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SUN🌤️

33° / 20°

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Fire Danger

High

Today

36°·28%·20km/h

High

Tomorrow

35°·30%·25km/h

Low–Moderate

Fri

35°·30%·24km/h

Low–Moderate

Estimated from forecast conditionsQFES

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