Upper Hunter

BATTERY ROCK REST AREA – Gungal, NSW

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Battery Rock Rest Area is a FREE CAMP on the Golden Highway. The rest area is fairly small however there is a turning circle down the bottom so access in and out if towing is fine. This rest area has some interesting rock formations that are millions of years old!  Even if you are not camping overnight, it's worth a quick break to view these. WHERE IS IT? Battery Rock Rest Area is between Sandy Hollow and Merriwa on the Golden Highway, around 3km west of the township of [Read more...]

Bowmans Crossing FREE CAMP – Upper Hunter, NSW

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Bowmans Crossing FREE CAMP is a good option for the night if you are passing through the Upper Hunter region.  You need to be fully self sufficient to camp here as there are no facilities. WHERE IS IT? 10kms west of Jerrys Plains on the Golden Highway (NSW). Right hand side of road before crossing the river (Bowmans Crossing Bridge) when heading west. CAMP FEES FREE!!! CAMPGROUND INFORMATION ▶️ Large grassed area  ▶️ No facilities  ▶️ River access This camping [Read more...]

Jerrys Plains Recreational Reserve NSW

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Jerrys Plains Recreational Reserve is a great FREE campground just off the highway! WHERE IS IT? Jerrys Plains is a small town located between Singleton and Merriwa on the Golden Highway in NSW.  The Recreational Reserve is on Wambo Street. CAMP FEES FREE!!! CAMPGROUND INFO Large grassed area Suitable for tents through to big rigs Toilets Water available No power  Playground BBQs Dog friendly  Rubbish bins  Tennis Court access [Read more...]