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Yamminba Rest Area

The Pilliga, NSW

About this campsite

The Yamminba Rest Area is a serene and convenient stop on the Newell Highway around the Pilliga Scrub area. It provides useful amenities like newly built toilets, covered picnic tables and smooth drive-out facilities catered to large rigs. This spot also offers a unique attraction, symbolizing the relative position of planet Uranus as part of a solar system display across resting spots, fusing education and refreshment during travel.

Refresh and recharge at the Yamminba Rest Area, a well-maintained pit stop strategically located along the bustling Newell Highway. Offering brand new toilet facilities and covered picnic tables, it is designed with ease and comfort in mind, making it perfect for both vehicle-based travellers and larger touring parties. Situated in the vicinity of the Pilliga Scrub region, Yamminba Rest Area serves a double purpose - it's not just a regular rest stop, but also an element of a fascinating educational display portraying the relative distances between celestial objects in our solar system. Here, it symbolizes the planet Uranus. Not only does it provide a unique educational twist, but is part of a network of free overnight rest areas, making it economical and convenient. The drive-in, drive-out design provides unparalleled ease for larger vehicles and caravans. Whether you are on an epic road trip or just passing through, make sure to stop by the Yamminba Rest Area to unwind, refuel, and learn something new!

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

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

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌤️
31° / 17°
FRI🌤️
32° / 16°
SAT🌤️
29° / 17°
SUN☁️
29° / 17°
MON🌤️
29° / 15°

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
31°·24%·12km/h
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Fri
32°·20%·17km/h
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Sat
29°·31%·20km/h
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