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Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area

Finley, NSW

About this campsite

The Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area offers a convenient space for travelers on the Newell Highway to take a breather. It's equipped with covered picnic tables and bins, providing a comfortable spot for road trip meals. The rest area boasts ample shade and reliable mobile phone coverage, allowing visitors to relax and stay connected. Particularly popular amongst truck drivers, it's a valuable pit stop during long journeys.

Located on the Newell Highway, approximately 7km north of Finely, the Tongaboo Northbound Rest Area provides a clean and well-maintained rest stop for road users, particularly targeted at truck drivers. The rest area offers two spacious, covered picnic tables, well-equipped with sanitation facilities like rotating bins. Additionally, it also provides mobile phone coverage, making it ideal and convenient for travelers needing a stop. This site enjoys ample day-round shade, making it a refreshing respite during travels.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Bin

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU☁️
28° / 15°
FRI☁️
25° / 12°
SAT☁️
25° / 9°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
25° / 16°
💧 11%
MON🌦️
26° / 17°
💧 20%

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Sat
25°·43%·12km/h
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