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Trawalla State Forest Rest Area

Beaufort, VIC

About this campsite

Trawalla State Forest Rest Area is a free overnight rest stop located beside the highway, designed with a drive-through configuration that accommodates large rigs. While mostly sloping, there are a few nearly level spots for use. With picnic tables for outdoor meals and bins for waste disposal, it's an ideal stopover for a road trip. Note, however, that there are no toilet facilities on-site.

Trawalla State Forest Rest Area is a convenient and cozy overnight stop by the highway, designed with a drive-through configuration to accommodate even large rigs. Nestled beneath ample shade, this rest area boasts a slightly sloping terrain with a few segments that are almost level, ensuring relative comfort. Despite its lack of toilet facilities, it is equipped with practical amenities such as trash bins and picnic tables, making it a neat spot for a quick respite or a spontaneous outdoor meal.

How to Get There

3.7km east of Beaufort on the westbound side of the Western Highway.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Picnic tables and bins
Free Overnight Camp
Overnight Rest Area
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Goog mobile phone signal
Pets Welcome
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Drive through configuration
Long Rig

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU☁️
23° / 10°
FRI☁️
18° / 10°
SAT☁️
21° / 9°
💧 3%
SUN☁️
23° / 11°
💧 15%
MON🌦️
21° / 16°
💧 73%

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