Hunter Valley Free Camping
The Hunter Valley in NSW is renowned as one of Australia's premier wine regions, having its first plantings commenced in the early 19th century. But there is much more than just wine to this diverse region.
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Merriwa Overnight Parking
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/merriwa-overnight-parking/nsw
Merriwa Overnight Parking offers 24hr parking for fully self-contained RVs. The location is behind the Merriwa Visitor Information Centre.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Taylor Park Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/taylor-park-rest-area/nsw
Taylor Park Rest Area is a small bitumen drive-through rest area in Aberdeen with room to park a large rig. The 24hr overnight parking area is adjacent in Abercairney Terrace. It provides a level gravel surface and a dump point.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Scone Sporties Golf Club Overnight Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/scone-sporties-golf-club-overnight-rest-area/nsw
Scone Sporties Golf Club Overnight Rest Area provides level grassy parking for self-contained caravans and motorhomes.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Wollombi Tavern
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/wollombi-tavern/nsw
Wollombi Tavern provides good old fashioned hospitality in the historic colonial village of Wollombi. This is the gateway to Australia's famous Hunter Valley Wine Country and, more importantly, the home of the infamous Dr. Jurd's Jungle Juice.
- Camping Area
- Alcohol Licence
- Fishing Spot
- Restaurant
- Takeaway Food
Rixs Creek Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/rixs-creek-rest-area/nsw
Rixs Creek Rest Area has recently been moved to a new location on the New England Highway. It provides free overnight stay. Room for caravans and trucks. There is a toilet and sheltered picnic tables. No shady trees.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Jim Johnstone Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jim-johnstone-park/nsw
Jim Johnstone Park is a large grassy park with an oval and good shade provided by tall pine and eucalyptus trees. There are accessible toilets and sheltered picnic tables.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Camping Area
- Children's Play Facility
Jerrys Plains Recreation Ground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jerrys-plains-recreation-ground/nsw
Jerrys Plains Recreation Ground is a pleasant day and overnight rest area off the highway in Jerrys Plains. There are picnic tables shaded by large gum trees and a toilet block with flushing toilets.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Children's Play Facility
Bulga Recreation Ground Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bulga-recreation-ground-rest-area/nsw
Bulga Recreation Ground Rest Area is a large grassed area suitable for for groups and large vehicles.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Children's Play Facility
McNamara Park
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/mcnamara-park/nsw
McNamara Park is an extensive area of bush on Payne's Crossing Road and adjacent to Wollombi Brook. There are plenty of level sites where you can camp with a choice of sunny or shaded areas.
- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Medowie Road Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/medowie-road-rest-area/nsw
Medowie Road Rest Area is a circular area, suitable for large or small rigs, but with limited spaces. It is a short distance from the Pacific Highway and experiences some traffic noise.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Pothana Lane Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/pothana-lane-rest-area/nsw
Small quiet rest area largely sheltered from traffic noise by the wall of trees between here and the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Singleton East Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/singleton-east-rest-area/nsw
Reasonably level and strategically placed rest area where you can plan tomorrows trip. Close to New England Highway traffic noise.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
12 Mile Hill Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/12-mile-hill-rest-area/nsw
12 Mile Hill Rest Area is a large one way bitumen drive through rest area accessible to north bound traffic on the Pacific Highway. Exiting traffice may proceed in either direction.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Spring Gully Campground
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/spring-gully-campground/nsw
Spring Gully Campground on the bank of the Goulburn River is a relaxing peaceful spot where you can connect with nature.
- Campground
- National Park
- Fishing Spot
The Hunter River, named after John Hunter, the second colonial Governor of NSW, has its beginnings in the peat moss of Barrington Tops National Park. As it winds its way down from its mountainous source it passes through rich agricultural and grazing land. This is where many first-class racing legends are born, as the area is home to several horse studs.
Coal mining and power generation are important industries in the Hunter and they don't always sit easily with their viticultural neighbours. Underground mining has caused a great deal of subsidence in the area and many locals are not happy about the way that mining is impacting on their lifestyle and livelihoods.
Liddell and Bayswater power stations produce about 40% of the power consumption of NSW. This is sold on the national wholesale market and supplies homes and industries throughout the eastern states of Australia.
The Hunter River, having started as a trickle of water high up in the mountains, transforms into a major waterway after winding its way for hundreds of kilometres through farm and grazing land and finds its way to the ocean at Newcastle.
Newcastle is a major port and was once a steel town. Now it is home to one of the most respected regional universities on the east coast of Australia. Newcastle is a city that is passionate about football and is represented in the National Rugby League by the Newcastle Knights.
Coal mining and power generation are important industries in the Hunter and they don't always sit easily with their viticultural neighbours. Underground mining has caused a great deal of subsidence in the area and many locals are not happy about the way that mining is impacting on their lifestyle and livelihoods.
Liddell and Bayswater power stations produce about 40% of the power consumption of NSW. This is sold on the national wholesale market and supplies homes and industries throughout the eastern states of Australia.
The Hunter River, having started as a trickle of water high up in the mountains, transforms into a major waterway after winding its way for hundreds of kilometres through farm and grazing land and finds its way to the ocean at Newcastle.
Newcastle is a major port and was once a steel town. Now it is home to one of the most respected regional universities on the east coast of Australia. Newcastle is a city that is passionate about football and is represented in the National Rugby League by the Newcastle Knights.
