WESTERN AUSTRALIAN REST AREAS

Several sites have been omitted due to being either closed due to unstable cliffs, unsuitable for overnight camping, truck stops or dog areas.

Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

NT / WA BORDER TO PORT HEDLAND & MARBLE BAR

7th May 2005 - The Grotto - 30k South of Wyndham - 1k off the Great Northern Highway (Tarred) – Suitable for small vehicles only, The Grotto has a long drop toilet, no shade and tables under trees. There is a hard walk to the Grotto (140 Steps) but well worth it.

This site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
or Camps Australia Wide No. 6
GPS: 15°42'53.0"S – 128°15'23.0"E

Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

8th May 2005 - Scenic Lookout located 500 Meters East of McPhee Creek, 261k East of Halls Creek. Follow the old tarred road for about 1k to site. There are no facilities at this large flat area with no shade but good views.

This site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
or Camps Australia Wide No 6
GPS: 16°15'42.0"S – 128°18'49.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

8th May 2005 - Spring Creek - 107k North East of Halls Creek and 56k South West of Turkey Creek. This is a large well shaded area beside the creek with tables, bins and BBQ’s. There were no toilets at this site during our visit in 2005. There is plenty of room for big rigs at the top car park.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 644
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 643
GPS: 17°25'59.0"S – 127°59'21.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

10th May 2005 - Leycesters Rest - Ord River - 100k North East of Halls Creek and 63k South West of Turkey Creek – This huge area has many different sites with some of them having toilets, bins and shelter sheds. There is limited shade at this overnight rest area on the way across the top of WA.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 643
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 642
GPS: 17°28'53.0"S – 127°57'03.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

10th May 2005 - Mary Pool (Mary River) - 180k East of Fitzroy Crossing and 108k South West of Halls Creek. A large area beside a crock infested river. There is plenty of shade at this beaut spot. There are bins, toilets, and semi-permanent water pools. This is a very popular rest area and has a 24 hour limit.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 637
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 636
GPS: 18°43'37.0"S – 126°52'19.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

11th May 2005 - Ngumpan Cliff Lookout - 96k East of Fitzroy Crossing and 192k West of Halls Creek - This rest area has no shade other than a shelter shed with tables and bins. The views of the rock formations make a trip to this rest area worthwhile.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 636
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 634
GPS: 18°44'53.0"S – 126°06'31.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

19th May 2005 - (RAAF Boab Quarry) This site is found by turning off towards Windjana Gorge National Park approx 44k West of Fitzroy Crossing. Follow Leopold Downs Road for approx 12k until you reach a fork in the road. Take the right hand track for approx 500 Meters. The sign at the turn-off from the Great Northern Highway states 4WD. The road to the quarry is suitable for 2WD's, caravans and motorhomes in the dry. The quarry has some water suitable for swimming and camping areas are plentiful. Recommended for a quiet time and there is plenty of birds and wildlife.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 635
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 633
GPS: 17°54'57.3"S – 125°18'05.4"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

21st May 2005 - Ellendale Rest Area - 125k South East of Derby Turnoff and 88k West of Fitzroy Crossing – 4 shelter sheds, limited shade, rubbish bins, BBQ's and long drop toilets are all here at this 24 hour rest area that has good views of surrounding plains.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 633
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 631
GPS: 17°57'28.0"S – 124°50'27.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

22nd May 2005 - The Boab Rest Area - 55k South East of the Derby Turnoff - 158k West Fitzroy Crossing – Another 24 Hour rest area with tables and seats under the boab tree. There are no other facilities at this rest area.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 631
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 629
GPS: 17°49'26.0"S – 124°14'04.0" E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

25th May 2005 - Nillibubbica Rest Area - 71k East of Roebuck Roadhouse and 60k West of Willare Bridge Roadhouse – A 24 Hour rest area that has some road noise. This is a large area with shelter sheds, a long drop toilet, BBQ's and bins. There is limited shade around the perimeter.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 625
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 625
GPS: 17°39'21.0"S – 123°07'57.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

6th June 2005 - Goldwire Rest Area - 168k North East of Sandfire Roadhouse and 121k South East of Roebuck Roadhouse. There is plenty of room and plenty of shade, a shelter shed, composting toilet with the advantage of being well off the highway at this overnight rest area.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 619
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 619
GPS: - 18°36'14.0"S – 121°57'59.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

7th June 2005 - Stanley Rest Area - 108k North East of Sandfire Roadhouse and 181k South West of Roebuck Roadhouse and 5k North of Nita Downs Turnoff. Another large flat area with limited shade, bins, BBQ's and shelter sheds. Long drop toilets are provided.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 618
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 618
GPS: 19°02'36.0"S – 121°39'56.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

16th June 2005 - De Grey River - 82k East of Port Hedland and 71k South West of Pardoo Roadhouse. Located on the Northern side of the bridge, this rest area is abused by “Squatters” that ignore the limit of 24 hours and make it difficult for genuine travellers to find a spot to spend the night. The toilet has been removed because of consistent vandalism. The sites are well shaded adjacent to the river.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA – 615
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 615
GPS: 20°18'28.0"S – 119°15'06.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

20th March 2011– Des Streckfuss Rest Area – See entry under 17th June 2005 – Des Streckfuss Rest Area – WESTERN AUSTRALIA - PILBARA DISTRICT

******************************************************************************

PORT HEDLAND TO WUBIN VIA MEEKATHARRA

21st June 2005 - Bea Bea Creek - 42k North of Auski Roadhouse and 177k South of the North West Coastal Highway Junction. This rest area has plenty of room but is a bit noisy. There are plenty of trees, fire places and tables

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 585
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 587
GPS: 22°00'32.0"S – 118°48'55.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

20th March 2011– Gascoyne River Middle Branch Rest Area – See entry under 30th June 2005 – Gascoyne River Rest Area – WESTERN AUSTRALIA – GASCOYNE DISTRICT

20th March 2011– Lake Nallan Rest Area – See entry under 4th July 2005 – Lake Nallan Rest Area – WESTERN AUSTRALIA – GASCOYNE DISTRICT


20th March 2011– Wubin Rocks Rest Area – See entry under 10h July 2005 – Wubin Rocks Rest Area – WESTERN AUSTRALIA – CENTRAL WEST DISTRICT

27th June 2005 - Mt. Robinson Rest Area - 109k North West of Newman and 86k South East of Auski Roadhouse. Located 800m East of the Highway, this site was burnt out during our visit. However, there was a composting toilet, shelter sheds, bins, and fireplaces. This site would be re-established by now and worth a stop.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 578
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 580
GPS 23°02'34.0"S – 118°50'57.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

##############################################

WUBIN TO GERALDTON VIA MOROWA

11th July 2005 - Buntine Rocks - 18k North West of Wubin and 25k South East of Latham via Buntine East Road. The road to the campsite is OK but branches overhang in spots. The camping area has bins and BBQ’s. Approx 500m further on are Buntine Rocks which is accessible with a caravan but not suitable for camping.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 370
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 370
GPS: 29°58'13.0"S – 116°35'08.0
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

12th July 2005 - Kalanooka Springs - 30k East Morawa Via Morawa / Yalgoo Road, Munckton Road, Fallon Road, Kalanooka Road and Mungada Road. Although there 16k of dirt road, we enjoyed our stay in this camp site that is surrounded by hills with bins and BBQ's . There is a septic toilet and tank and bore water that is not suitable for drinking.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 375
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 375
GPS: 29°11'12.6"S – 116°14'19.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

17th October 2005 - Joker Tunnel - Approx 10k Off Mount Magnet to Geraldton Road 2k East of Yalgoo - On the road to Paynes Find. Turn Right at the sign for 1.7k along a dirt track. This is an interesting Mining Site but not level for camping. If visiting this site, ensure you bring a torch to explore the tunnel.

This site is not listed in Camps Australia Wide No. 5
or Camps Australia Wide No. 6
GPS: 28°26'23.5S – 116°45'07.0"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

25th August 2005 - Nerren Nerren Rest Area - 82k North of the Kalbarri turnoff - 46k South of Billabong Roadhouse. There is plenty of shade in this large level area with bush campsites, tables, long drop toilet, and is recommended for an overnight stay.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No WA - 450
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No WA - 446
GPS: 27°12'42.2"S – 114°36'42.1"E
Select "Ctrl+" to increase size of photos and print

20th March 2011– Rocky Pool – See entry under 2nd September 2005 – Rocky Pool – WESTERN AUSTRALIA – GASCOYNE DISTRICT