Great overnight spot.
Avon Downs Rest Area is located off Barkly Highway offering 24-hour rest stop with basic facilities available. The pet-friendly site is accessible to motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, and big rigs with areas suitable for tents.
A rest area is a safe area beside the road where motorists can pull off the roadway to rest. The intention of rest areas is to provide a place for a short break.
HOW TO GET THERE
Avon Downs is 69km West of Camooweal (or 56km West of the QLD/NT border). Opposite the Rest Area is the Avon Downs Police Station.
SITE ACCESS
The area is a loop with some limited shade and has flat hardstand.
FEES & BOOKINGS
There is no charge for the use of this facility, so if you are staying at this site we encourage you to help keep it clean and tidy.
RULES.
Please note: 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. Those needing facilities for an extended stay are encouraged to look for camping areas or caravan parks in towns along the way.
WHAT’S NEARBY
Camooweal Billabong
Soudan Rest Area
Camooweal Roadhouse Caravan Park
UPDATED120422GR
Address & Contact
Our Address
Barkly Highway
GPS
-20.02457858, 137.4892052
Telephone
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Additional Information
Suburb:
Ranken
State:
NT
Pin Code:
4825
Location:
56 km W QLD Border
Access:
Both Directions
Responsible Authority:
Northern Territory Government
Post ID:
9908
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