Facilities: Fishing
The Anglesea Lions Park Reserve Rest Area has a BBQ with a handy Playground for the kids plus Toilets, and its within easy walking distance to the Anglesea River to catch a meal or watch the boats go by. Entrance to the Anglesea Lions Park Reserve Rest A ...
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The Apollo Bay Rest Area is a large parking area opposite a Caltex petrol station, so you can pop over the road and grab a cold drink and a few snack foods while you stop here. Entrance to the Apollo Bay Rest Area Apollo Bay Rest Area location map
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The Barnadown River Reserve on the banks of the Campaspe River, this is a nice spot for a break from driving and a place you might catch a fish for dinner. Entrance to the Barnadown River Reserve Barnadown River Reserve location map
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The Barwidgee Rest Area is a large grassy area set on the banks of the Barwidgee Creek. You can try your hand at fishing here or take your camera and explore a few of the rock pools along the creek. Entrance to the Barwidgee Rest Area Barwidgee Rest A ...
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The Bears Lagoon Fruit Fly Rest Area has a few picnic tables and rubbish bins and plenty of space to park. For those you like fishing, you are parked next to Bears Lagoon, so you might be able to wet a line while you rest here for a bit. Entrance to the ...
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The Beau Morton Park Rest Area is adjacent Racecourse lake and there are a few trees for shade. Here there is enough room to pull over with your caravan and take a break from driving. Entrance to the Beau Morton Park Rest Area Beau Morton Park Rest Ar ...
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Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area has a toilet and is on the banks of the Murray River. Along with picnic tables and BBQ's it's not a bad spot to pull over and take a break from driving. Entrance to the Boundary Bend East Park Rest Area Boundary Bend ...
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The Bunyip River Rest Area Set back a short distance from the Princes Freeway, There is a BBQ and a few picnic tables you can also let the kids and dog run without fear of them getting run over. You can also go for a walk in the Bunyip G13 Streamside Rese ...
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The Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area is next to a small dam so you should be able Catch a yabbie or two for the tucker bag. Entrance to the Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area Canadian Gully Bushland Reserve Rest Area location map
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The Casey Weir Rest Area is set well back from the Midland Highway and next to the Broken River. From this rest spot its only a short walk to the Weir itself, so take your dog and camera along to stretch your legs. Entrance to the Casey Weir Rest Area ...
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The Casterton Park Rest Area is on the banks of the Glenelg River, and only a short walk away from the Glenelg Inn, and the heart of town. Entrance to the Casterton Park Rest Area Casterton Park Rest Area location map
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The Cherrypool Park is next to the Glenelg River. with room to maneuver and places to park along this dirt road. You can try your hand at fishing or grab a camera and stretch your legs. If your in need of the toilets you have a around half a kilometer to ...
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The Cherrypool Park Rest Area is next to Cherrypool waterhole on the Glenelg River. There are toilets here and a wash basin and tap. Also plenty of room to maneuver with your caravan attached. This park has a few entrances and the picnic tables are locate ...
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The Cobbledicks Ford Reserve is close to the Werribee River, and is a historic site and river crossing which has bluestone pavers laid across it. Entrance to the Cobbledicks Ford Reserve Cobbledicks Ford Reserve location map
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Ellis Bridge Rest Area is on the banks of the Mitta Mitta River and has a 24 Hour Limit for those staying overnight here, There is a picnic table here for your convenience. Entrance to the Ellis Bridge Rest Area - 24 Hour Limit Ellis Bridge Rest Area ...
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The Ensay South Rest Area is a small area next to the Great Alpine way, and on the banks of the Tambo River. Make sure you've got your fishing gear, you never know your luck. Entrance to the Ensay South Rest Area Ensay South Rest Area location map ...
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The Everard Park Streamside Reserve next to Yarra River has a 600m loop walk, from the car park along the river bank. There are 2 swimming spots, and one is quite shallow and has hardly any current at all. Entrance to the Everard Park Streamside Reserve ...
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The Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area has a few spots to choose from along the Fitzroy River waterfront. Here you'll find a few fireplaces and a few picnic tables. Entrance to the Fitzroy River Streamside Reserve Rest Area Fitzroy River Strea ...
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The Genoa Rest Area is a nice peaceful spot to stop for a few days, there is a maximum of 72 Hours stopover. This campsite has toilets and cold showers, and is located next to the Genoa River. Please consider leaving a donation onsite to help maintain thi ...
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The Glenelg River Rest Area is a large parking area next to the Glenelg River. There are some fixed BBQ's, you will need to bring your own firewood to use them, plus there are a few picnic tables so you can enjoy a break from driving. With the river close ...
The Grantville - Picnic BBQ Area has a large area next to the jetty for parking any sized caravan. Flushing toilets are located here as well. If you want to fish at low tide from the jetty, you will need to rethink this, as low tide will reveal extensive ...
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The Gunbower Park Rest Area has toilet facilities and is next to the Gunbower Creek.So why not take a stroll and check it out, or drop your kayak in for a better look.There is also a children's playground right next to the toilets to keep the kids amused. ...
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Heritage Park is on the banks of the Yarra river so kayaking fishing etc is available here. I personally would not take a caravan down the access road as it gets a bit tight to turn around, if other vehicles are there. Heritage Park location map
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The Howitt Park is a great place to pull over, it has plenty of room for big vans etc clean toilets, fishing is good there is a boat ramp, also a large slippery yellow slide for the kids, a flying fox and a normal playground. Entrance to the Howitt Park ...
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The Huntly Lions Park Rest Area allows Free overnight stays, has town water, a toilet block and room to park your van, and is located next to Back Creek. Entrance to the Huntly Lions Park Rest Area Huntly Lions Park Rest Area location map
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The JC Stretch Memorial Park Rest Area is located next the Woady Yaloak River and Overnight stays are permitted here. Entrance to the JC Stretch Memorial Park Rest Area JC Stretch Memorial Park Rest Area location map
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The Jessie Kennedy Reserve Rest Area is next to the Campbells Creek with a few picnic tables to have a bite to eat on. This is not the quietest of place to rest, as it is next to Midland Highway. Entrance to the Jessie Kennedy Reserve Rest Area Jessie ...
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Entrance to the Kangaroo Flat Park Area Kangaroo Flat Park Area location map
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The King Parrot Creek Rest Area is a large gravel area set back from the Goulburn Valley Highway that can handle all sized rigs. You can try your hand at angling here or take a few photos. Entrance to the King Parrot Creek Rest Area King Parrot Creek ...
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The Kyneton Mineral Springs Rest Area is next to the Campaspe River. There is a small pavillion where you can hand pump some fresh Mineral Water to take with you, and picnic tables, bbq, children's playground next to it. Entrance to the Kyneton Mineral S ...
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The Lake Charm Rest Area is next to Racecourse Lake and water levels vary according to seasonal conditions. Entrance to the Lake Charm Rest Area Lake Charm Rest Area location map
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The Lake Weeroona Park Rest Area has a good playground for the children and you. It's a rather nice place to have a rest. Entrance to the Lake Weeroona Park Rest Area Lake Weeroona Park Rest Area location map
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The Lakes Entrance Parking Area Walk over to the Tidal inlet and toss a line in. Have a BBQ while the kids play on the playground or pop over to the Visitor Information Centre. Entrance to the Lakes Entrance Parking Area Lakes Entrance Parking Area lo ...
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The Leigh River Rest Area is a long gravel road with plenty of spots to choose from and only a short walk over the bridge to the pub for a meal. Entrance to the Leigh River Rest Area Leigh River Rest Area location map
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The Log Crossing Picnic Area is a large area, with plenty of places to pitch a tent. The pit toilet is located North-West of California Gully, near the Mississippi Creek. Log Crossing Picnic Area Log Crossing Picnic Area location map
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Nalinga Rest Area is a large gravel area with plenty of parking. There is an undercover picnic tables area with rubbish bins. It's OK for a break from driving and sitting in the shade for a few minutes. The Broken River runs quite close to this rest area, ...
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The Nicholson Rest Area is on the Nicholson River, with toilets and picnic tables for your pleasure, there is also water on tap, and fishing at your doorstep, all in all not a bad place to rest for a few minutes. Entrance to the Nicholson Rest Area Ni ...
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The Perts River Reserve is set well back along a gravel road from the Melba Highway on the Yea River. Nice spot for fishing or photography. Entrance to the Perts River Reserve Perts River Reserve location map
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The Peterborough Park Rest Area is a lovely day rest area with access to water for those interested in fishing, or photography.Please Note: Peterborough Park is a Rest Area ONLY, No Camping or Overnight Stopovers allowed. There are now signs saying no cam ...
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The Peters Bridge Rest Area is a large grassy area next to the Mitta Mitta River. This is a nice rest spot to try your kayak out, and maybe a bit of fishing also. Entrance to the Peters Bridge Rest Area Peters Bridge Rest Area location map
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Entrance to the Port Albert Rest Area Port Albert Rest Area location map
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The Powelltown Rest Area is a small gravel area with picnic tables and toilets onsite, and not too far from the Little Yarra River, as well as a pleasant walk along the Old Tramways tracks. Entrance to the Powelltown Rest Area Powelltown Rest Area loc ...
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The Reedy Lake Apex Park Rest Area is next to the boat ramp, with lake access so you might be lucky and catch a fish or yabby. Entrance to the Reedy Lake Apex Park Rest Area Reedy Lake Apex Park Rest Area location map
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The Rochester North Rest Area is a gravel area set amongst trees, with Campaspe River running just behind this spot, so you can take a break from driving, have a picnic, or try to catch dinner at the same time. Entrance to the Rochester North Rest Area ...
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The Sarsfield Rest Area has large grassy area on the banks of the Nicholson River, time to go fishing or test out the Kayak again. Entrance to the Sarsfield Rest Area Sarsfield Rest Area location map
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The Sheepwash Lagoon Rest Area has a few picnic tables and rubbish bins, set next o the lagoon which might have a few yabbies or eels in it, who knows, maybe try your luck, and let us know about your results, Entrance to the Sheepwash Lagoon Rest Area ...
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The Skinners Flat Rest Area Great camping spot. Very basic amenities (drop toilet), fairly quiet - some road noise from the highway, but not too bad. Can get large vans in easily. Skinners Flat Rest Area 360 Skinners Flat Rest Area location map
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Entrance to the Snowy River Rest Area No 1 is just off Marlo Road with a large grassy area to park on, and the Snowy River on your doorstep. So pull out your fishing rod and good luck. Entrance to the Snowy River Rest Area No 1 Snowy River Rest Area N ...
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The Snowy River Rest Area No 2 is another large grassy area situated on the banks of the Snowy River. There is a picnic table located here as well. Entrance to the Snowy River Rest Area No 2 Snowy River Rest Area No 2 location map
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The Stan Allen Reserve Rest Area has a 20 hour stop over limit has some nice shady spots to choose from along the bank of the King River. Public Toilets are on the Oxley side of the bridge, and that is only a short walk from the rest area. Entrance to th ...
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The Tallandoon Rest Area is on the banks of the Mitta Mitta River, so water activities area available here along with some nice photography options.NOTE: There is a 24 hour limit for staying here. Entrance to the Tallandoon Rest Area Tallandoon Rest A ...
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The Tallangatta Creek Rest Area is a gravel area with a picnic table closer to the creek, it's not a bad place to take a break from driving. Entrance to the Tallangatta Creek Rest Area Tallangatta Creek Rest Area location map
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The Tambo River Swan Reach Rest Area is next to the Princes Highway Tambo River bridge. So it's a handy stop where you can sit on the river bank and catch a bream or two. Entrance to the Tambo River Swan Reach Rest Area Tambo River Swan Reach Rest Are ...
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The Tarra River Rest Area is a handy spot on the South Gippsland Highway, here you can stretch your legs, and maybe grab a bite to eat before continuing your journey. Entrance to the Tarra River Rest Area Tarra River Rest Area local map
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The Walnuts Campground is a nice grassy area with fireplaces and picnic tables next to the Snowy Creek. Overnight camps are permitted here, and it's a wonderful place for photography and maybe catch a fish for dinner. Entrance to the Walnuts Campground ...
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The Tooleybuc Park has a large gravel area to park your van or motorhome, and its close to the Tooleybuc bridge over the Murray River, and conveniently located across the road from a pub, so you can grab a meal while stopping here. Entrance to the Tooley ...
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The Tooradin Foreshore Reserve is now a very active boat launching spot, the victorian government has removed boat launching fees for this location, and as such, parking is at a premium Entrance to the Tooradin foreshore camping Tooradin foreshore cam ...
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The Torquay Taylor Park Rest Area is a nice location next to the Ocean, Entrance to the Torquay Taylor Park Rest Area Torquay Taylor Park Rest Area location map
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The Tunnel Bend Camping Area is located on the Howqua River. Checkout the surrounding hills for signs of the early gold mining activities such as the tunnel in the photos which diverted water so the Old timers could mine for gold. Tunnel Bend Camping Are ...
The Tunnel Bend Reserve Camping Area has toilets and plenty of choices to camp. There are also fire pits at this campsite which is located on the banks of the Upper Goulburn River. Entrance to the Tunnel Bend Reserve Camping Area Tunnel Bend Reserve C ...
The Warburton East Rest Area is a long gravel road next to the Yarra River. You can try fishing, or simply go for a short walk to stretch your legs with your camera in hand. Entrance to the Warburton East Rest Area Warburton East Rest Area location ma ...
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The Winchelsea Park Rest Area runs along the Barwon river, with lots of places to camp. There are public toilets and picnic tables at the Willis Street end. Entrance to the Winchelsea Park Rest Area Winchelsea Park Rest Area location map
The Wood Wood Rest Area has NO CAMPING signs, so remember this if you intend to stop for an hour or two. It's also a bit on the tight side if your towing a van. Entrance to the Wood Wood Rest Area Wood Wood Rest Area location map