A rest area is a site that provides a traveller a place to take a break, get out of the car, have something to eat or drink, and dispose of your rubbish. Where possible, Rest areas are designed to be entered from the same side of the road as you are travelling and usually have a separate exit so you don’t have to turn around to get out again, but this is not always the case, so care should be taken in all cases.

Most rest areas have firm, all weather parking surfaces, picnic seats and rubbish bins. Rest areas are not designed to be camping grounds or caravan parks. Using rest areas for multiple overnight stays as part of a planned itinerary is not in keeping with their intended purpose, unless otherwise stated. Those needing facilities for an extended stay are encouraged to look for camping areas or caravan parks in towns along the way.

Some Rest areas are especially designed for Heavy Transport and Truck Stopping Bays. By law these vehicles must stop and rest in these locations. We have noted this if that is the case. Please be mindful not to remain overnight in a Truck Stopping bay, only use them in case of an emergency.

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Driving while fatigued is a major cause of more than 30% of all road crashes. When taking a long trip, it is important to plan ahead to ensure that you arrive safely. Most importantly, do not drive tired. Rest areas in Western Australia are provided…

Driving while fatigued is a major cause of more than 30% of all road crashes. When taking a long trip, it is important to plan ahead to ensure that you arrive safely. Most importantly, do not drive tired. Rest areas in Western Australia are provided…

Driving while fatigued is a major cause of more than 30% of all road crashes. When taking a long trip, it is important to plan ahead to ensure that you arrive safely. Most importantly, do not drive tired. Rest areas in Western Australia are provided…

Overnight camping is no longer allowed here and it has reverted to a day use Picnic Area only. HOW TO GET THERE From the railway bridge on the northern side of Gayndah, travel 1.3km and turn left. Keep left in 140m, keep right in 200m and follow to…

Rest areas are there for you to rest, making your trip safer and more enjoyable. Rest areas are not long-term camping sites. However, motorists are able to take extended rest breaks at some sites. Rules on the length of stay at rest areas vary…