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Yelgun Rest Area

Billinudgel, NSW

About this campsite

The Yelgun Rest Area, situated at the interchange of Tweed Valley Way and Pacific Highway, offers spacious, sealed sections for both truck drivers and regular travellers. With an allowance for overnight stays, it's strategically located for both southbound and northbound adventurers. Moreover, the area boasts outstanding and clean facilities, ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible.

The Yelgun Rest Area, conveniently situated at the interchange of the Tweed Valley Way and Pacific Highway, offers a spacious spot for both southbound and northbound voyagers to take a break from their journey. The area is completely sealed and thoughtfully divided into separate zones for trucks and individual travelers. It provides remarkable, pristine facilities that enhance the comfort of your stay. The overnight halt is not just a pitstop but a welcoming destination in its own right, ensuring your travel experience is as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

How to Get There

50km N of ballina, 32km S of Chinderah on E side of Pacific Highway via large roundabout. 6.5km N of Ocean Shores via Brunswick Valley Way

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
cars and buses
Day Rest Area
Long Rig
Maximum 20 hrs
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Mobile Phone Coverage
Bin
Non Drinking Water
Large area with plenty of room used by trucks

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
23° / 18°
💧 10%
THU🌫️
23° / 16°
💧 5%
FRI🌫️
24° / 17°
💧 6%
SAT☁️
24° / 18°
💧 5%
SUN🌦️
22° / 18°
💧 8%

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24°·61%·13km/h
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