Overshot Hill Nature Reserve - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
12280 Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, 6346, Western Australia, Australia
Listing Details
Address
12280 Newdegate-Ravensthorpe Road, Ravensthorpe, 6346, Western Australia, Australia
Sat Nav Coordinate
-33.526464, 119.993646
Road Access
Asphalt Sealed Road Surface
Parking Area
Gravel Parking
Elevation above Sea Level
287.3 meters
Drive through site
Yes
Big Rigs
Yes - there is room to maneuver
Power Available
No onsite power that I'm aware of
Toilets
None that I'm aware of at this location
Rubbish Bins
None that I'm aware of. PLEASE Take your rubbish with you when you leave
Drinking Water
Bring your own clean drinking water
Showers
None that I'm aware of
Shade
Yes - lots of Shady Spots to choose from
Picnic Tables
Yes there are a few scattered here and there
Fixed Fire places
Yes - you will need to bring a supply of firewood
Fixed BBQ's
Yes - One or Two scattered around to choose from
Pet Friendly
Yes Dogs are Permitted - and some Conditions do Apply
Childrens Playground
None that I'm Aware of
Short Walks
Yes - You can stretch your legs here
Fishing
No - Nothing within easy walking distance.
TV Reception
Unknown if a TV signal is available at this location
Mobile Phone Reception
Mobile phone coverage is available depending on your carrier
Internet Access
Yes - Uses your Mobile Phones Internet Data Plan
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Description
The Overshot Hill Nature Reserve has a 24 Hour Limit for stopovers. There are some rubbish bins and picnic tables, with plenty of shady spots to choose from.
REST AREA NOW CLOSED
Entrance to the Overshot Hill Nature Reserve
Overshot Hill Nature Reserve location map
Map
Reviews (1)
Sadly this is now CLOSED!
G'day Travellers,Yes, this WAS a great little spot for an overnighter. We've stayed here many times over the years and loved each stay. That's why when we planned a short getaway to Esperance in May 2023, we included our overnight stop here. Well, that was the plan but it didn't eventuate. Somewhere between out last visit and this one, it's been closed. There is a large mound of sand in front of the track in, the tables removed and there's no sign anymore. What a shame. We looked for somewhere else close and if you turn left onto South Coast Hwy, heading toward Albany, there is a rest stop called Calingup Road Rest Area. It was chock-a-block so we headed back toward Ravi. We found a little rest area on the corner of Jerdacuttup Road and South Coast Hwy so as we were tired we pulled in and slept in the car. Remember; Don't drive tired!
NB: we did some research when we got back and this little spot has now been removed from Main Roads' Rest Area Map.
Even though Overshot Hill is a nature reserve, we can't help thinking that in time to come we will see mining taking place in the reserve. The first step, remove the rest spot so it fades from people's minds. The second step which we wont necessarily know about, it the mining will start. We've seen a lot of mining taking place in "nature reserves" and can't help wondering is this a sign of things to come.