Leeton

Visitor centre: beautifully restored building with photographic displays, local artwork and a heritage garden; Yanco Ave. Sunrice Centre: product displays and tastings, with 'Paddy to Plate' video presentation at 9.30am and 2.45pm on weekdays; Calrose St. Mick's Bakehouse: home of award-winning pies; Pine Ave. Art Deco streetscape: includes Roxy Theatre and historic Hydro Motor Inn; Chelmsford Pl.

Yanco This town is the site where Sir Samuel McCaughey developed the irrigation scheme that led to the establishment of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. Attractions in town include McCaughey Park, the Powerhouse Museum and a miniature train that runs on market days. Village Markets are held at Yanco Hall on the last Sun each month. 8 km S.

Fivebough Wetlands: 400 ha home to over 150 species of waterbird with interpretive centre, walking trails and viewing hides; 2 km N. Brobenah Airfield: gliding and hot-air ballooning; 9 km N. McCaughey's Mansion: 1899 mansion with stained-glass windows and attractive gardens, now an agricultural high school, but drive-through inspections welcome. Yanco Agricultural Institute nearby is open to the public and provides farmer-training facilities, research and advisory services; 11 km S. Murrumbidgee State Forest: scenic drives; brochure from visitor centre; 12 km S. Whitton Historical Museum: housed in old courthouse and gaol with photographs, documents and early farming equipment; 23 km W. Gogeldrie Weir: pleasant spot for fishing, picnics and camping; 23 km SW. Wineries: cellar-door tastings and tours at Toorak and Lillypilly Estate; brochure at visitor centre.

Wagga Wagga 107 km

In my early teens I lived in Wagga Wagga for about three years and spent many hours fishing from a kayak on the Murrumbidgee and at Lake Albert. The river held excellent numbers of redfin, and they were of good size, so... Find out more

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Lake Mulwala 163 km

Lake Mulwala separates the Victorian and NSW towns of Yarrawonga and Mulwala. It is a little over three hours’ drive from Melbourne and is popular with anglers seeking native fish such as Murray cod and... Find out more

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Lake Hume 177 km

Albury–Wodonga is ideal for anyone seeking a variety of freshwater fishing. The list of fish species on offer reads like a Who’s Who of southern Australian freshwater fish. It includes Murray cod,... Find out more

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Lower Mitta Mitta 225 km

Wodonga-based fly-fishing guide Scott McPherson accompanied me on one trip on the lower Mitta Mitta. We were wading a stretch of river near Eskdale early in the morning. I recommend not only waders for this activity, but... Find out more

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Kiewa River 231 km

High Country waterways are popular with fly-fishers looking for gin-clear water with good numbers of trout. In this regard, the Kiewa River near Mount Beauty rates as one of the State’s best waters, although it... Find out more

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Nariel Creek 239 km

A favourite dry fly among fly-fishers casting to rising trout in the Snowy Mountains and north-east Victoria is the Geehi beetle. This marvellous pattern is named after a non- existent beetle. It’s a fly that trout... Find out more

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Balranald 241 km

The drive from the Monaro to Wagga Wagga and on to Balranald gives some idea of the Murrumbidgee’s length and also of how much a river can change over the course of its flow. Near Balranald, the river has been... Find out more

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Lake Buffalo 242 km

Two productive lakes in this region are Lake Buffalo, 20 km south of Myrtleford, and Lake William Hovell, 60 km south of Wangaratta. Both waters have boat-launching facilities, but fishing here can be difficult during... Find out more

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Khancoban 243 km

Many trout fishers, particularly those adept with the fly, regard Khancoban as home base for trout fishing. The biggest water in the area is Khancoban Pondage, fed by the Swampy Plain River and Khancoban Creek. The... Find out more

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Lake Dartmouth 248 km

Lake Dartmouth holds self-sustaining populations of both brown and rainbow trout. The lake was formed in 1979 when an embankment was built on the Mitta Mitta River. Trout and the threatened Macquarie perch thrived in the... Find out more

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Koala-spotting - Narrandera 26 km

Koalas have thrived at Narrandera since they were released in 1972. At Narrandera Nature Reserve you should be able to spot a few.... Find out more

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Birdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 107 km

Fivebough and Tuckerbil Wetlands are Ramsar-listed, and among nearly 200 birds spotted here are brolgas, black-winged stilts and painted snipes. Fivebough has 5 kilometres of walking tracks, with bird hides along the... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Rutherglen region 167 km

The Rutherglen region in the far north of the state is renowned particularly for its fortified ports and muscats, perfect for a winter’s night. There are no organically certified wineries in the area, although... Find out more

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Cycling - Murray to the Mountains and High Country Rail Trails 201 km

With 100 kilometres of safe, sealed bitumen surface to pedal on, the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is the most developed rail trail in the state, and therefore very popular, with more than 40 000 people estimated to... Find out more

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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 209 km

Located near the New South Wales border, 430 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and one of Victoria’s lesser-known national parks, this has some remarkable features. The granitic Pine Mountain is one of the... Find out more

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Indigenous tour - Shepparton 223 km

A free, short, bush-tucker tour is available from the Bangerang Cultural Centre in Shepparton. You will need to book, but you can visit the centre on weekdays to see the wide range of artefacts from the area, and from... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 247 km

The operator 5 Star Adventure Tours offers a huge range of eco-accredited tours and activities in the High Country, particularly targeting those who like a few little luxuries on the way. One of the most popular trips is... Find out more

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Pages on Pine Restaurant

Owned and operated by a slick husband and wife team, Pages on Pine delights with its seasonally driven, European-influenced, contemporary menu. This is country cuisine with lashings of style, inviting you to soak up the... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 39 km

The high-profile, family-run De Bortoli Wines diversifying into craft beer has been one of the longest-running stories around. In the late 1990s they acquired a brewhouse that originally belonged to the ... Find out more

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Bridge Road Brewers 202 km

Ben Kraus originally trained as a winemaker but his head was turned in the direction of craft brewing during a stint working in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. The cluster of microbreweries in this... Find out more

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Bright Brewery 247 km

The original Bright Brewery shut down in 1916 and this modern incarnation was started by a quartet of ‘ale changers’ – couples David and Julie Cocks, and Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway – some 90... Find out more

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Middle Beach camping area 9 km

As the most spacious and accessible beach on the Murrumbidgee River, this spot gets plenty of visits from school, fishing and community groups. Access is via Murrumbidgee Forest Dr, 6 km south-west of Yanco. Bring your... Find out more

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Ski Beach camping area 10 km

The facilities here are maintained by Leeton Ski Club, and include a concrete ramp, toilets and shaded picnic tables. Access is via the Murrumbidgee River Rd. Bring drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban... Find out more

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Euroley Beach camping area 11 km

This is a good spot for swimming, fishing, paddling and even waterskiing; dry-weather access only via Euroley Rd through the state forest. Bring drinking water, and note that there’s a fire ban Dec–Easter,... Find out more

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Long Beach camping area 11 km

Coming from Yanco, the turn-off onto MIA Forest Dr is about 3.5 km along Trunk Rd. The road to Long Beach camping area is about 8 km east of Yanco. Bring drinking water. Note: gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter.... Find out more

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Markeys Beach camping area 19 km

The turn-off to this riverside camping spot is a couple of kilometres further along the MIA Forest Dr from the Sandy Beach turn-off. Bring your drinking water. Note: there’s a fire ban Dec–Easter, so... Find out more

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Sandy Beach camping area 20 km

Turn off MIA Forest Dr onto Red Gum Rd, about 17 km west of Narrandera. Bring your drinking water. Note: it’s gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter due to a fire ban.... Find out more

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Whitton Beach camping area 21 km

This camping area is 22 km south-west of Yanco, accessible via Forest Dr. It’s well-shaded, flat and open. Bring drinking water, and note that it’s gas/fuel stove only Dec–Easter.... Find out more

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Tims Beach camping area 27 km

Follow Cuba Forest Dr a little further past the turn-off for Cuba Beach, and you’ll find Tims Beach with much the same facilities and activities. Bring drinking water and gas/fuel stove Dec–Easter, when... Find out more

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Five Mile Reserve camping area 29 km

There’s a boat ramp here, which makes it a popular camping spot for boat-based fishermen. It’s 8 km east of Narrandera next to Bundidgerry Creek. To get here, take Old Wagga Rd from Narrandera. Bring drinking... Find out more

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Cuba Beach camping area 29 km

You’ll find this spot 19 km east of Darlington Point via Cuba Forest Dr. Swimming, fishing and paddling are a few of the activities possible here on the Murrumbidgee River. Bring your own drinking water. Note:... Find out more

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Lake Talbot Tourist Park 27 km

This is a large lakeside park in a quiet location away from the highway, adjoining the town’s popular swimming pool complex. The park has good amenities, a range of accommodation and nicely maintained lawns and... Find out more

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Darlington Point Riverside Caravan Park 37 km

Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River under large, shady river red gums, this is an ideal place for an overnight stop or a few days watching the Murrumbidgee slip by. The park is busy at Easter and a slightly... Find out more

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Griffith Tourist Caravan Park 43 km

This owner-operated caravan park stands out because of its excellent facilities and the fact that it is a great base from which to explore the interesting Griffith area. It has a large number of ensuite sites and a... Find out more

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Ace Caravan Park 101 km

This is an owner-operated park with a good choice of accommodation. The park is just 500 metres from the town centre and easily accessible from the major highways.... Find out more

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Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 108 km

Nestled alongside the Murrumbidgee River, this park has wide expanses of shady lawns and is within walking distance of the main shopping area. Bookings are required in peak periods.... Find out more

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Jerilderie Motel and Caravan Park 108 km

This neat and tidy, budget-priced park is located in Jerilderie’s main street. The park is an ideal overnight stop for travellers along the Newell Highway.... Find out more

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East’s Riverview Holiday Park 110 km

This older but well-maintained and well-managed park, 2 km east of the town centre on the Sturt Highway, has long-established shade trees. The latest feature is a new camp kitchen. This is a convenient and easily... Find out more

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Hay Caravan Park 142 km

Located at the southern end of town, this park has large expanses of lawn and shady trees. Sites are very generous in size and access is particularly easy, making the park ideal for either an overnight stay or for longer... Find out more

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Hillston Caravan Park 143 km

This is a tidy park on the northern edge of town. The park has modern amenities and good facilities, though it can be very busy in the winter months during the peak tourist season. There is also a large influx of fruit... Find out more

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Hay Plains Holiday Park 143 km

This is a well-presented park close to the junction of the Cobb and Sturt highways; both highways carry a large volume of tourist traffic. The park is an ideal base from which to explore the town of Hay and the... Find out more

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Historic Hydro Guest House

In the heart of Leeton, the Historic Hydro Guest House (c. 1919) is a landmark heritage-listed building sprawling amid large gardens. One of the oldest buildings in town, it is distinguished by its high ceilings, exposed... Find out more

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Leeton Heritage Motor Inn

Greeting all visitors to Leeton from its location at the entry to the town, this motor inn has 26 ground-floor guest rooms providing good-quality motel accommodation with a rustic feel. The rooms and self-contained... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 220 km

This historic mudbrick, two-bedroom cottage was built around 1897, but now has solar-powered lights and a gas kitchen. It sits quietly on the Cudgewa Creek, with platypus drifting past. You will need to bring your own... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 248 km

This place comprises five funky new luxury studios on a 4-hectare Land for Wildlife property. The studios have been architecturally designed to have minimal impact on the environment, with thought even given to their... Find out more

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The Buckland, Bright 248 km

With the same architect as The Odd Frog, The Buckland’s four luxury studio retreats have similar eco-design principles, and thousands of trees have been planted on the site. They are also powered by green energy.... Find out more

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Gillenbah Rest Area 30 km

98 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 11 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 48.851 E146 28.736... Find out more

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Darlington Point Camp Area 38 km

T/O into Darlington Point Numerous campsites located 5–6 kilometres north of the highway via King Street on the west side of town. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 33.748 E145 59.593... Find out more

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Ardlethan Rest Area 42 km

54 km N of Narrandera (L) or 82 km SW of West Wyalong (L) Large areas (both sides) adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 26.832 E146 50.372... Find out more

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Sandigo Rest Area 47 km

25 km SE of Narrandera (R) or 73 km NW of Wagga Wagga (L) Small area just off the highway among a few large trees. GPS: S34 55.286 E146 38.918  ... Find out more

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Galore Camp Area 59 km

T/O at Galore Large area located 10 kilometres north of the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 55.237 E146 51.651... Find out more

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Widgiewa Rest Area 60 km

59 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 50 km S of Narrandera (L)   Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.351 E146 10.719  ... Find out more

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Sandside Rest Area 61 km

56 km N of Jerilderie (R) or 53 km S of Narrandera (L) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.656 E146 09.796  ... Find out more

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Beckom Rest Area 61 km

78 km N of Narrandera (L) or 58 km SW of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 20.219 E147 00.923... Find out more

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Birdcage Rest Area 65 km

85 km E of Hay (L) or 88 km W of Narrandera (R) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S34 31.436 E145 42.116... Find out more

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Birdcage Camp Area 65 km

84 km E of Hay (L) or 89 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 31.221 E145 41.955... Find out more

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Bundure Rest Area 76 km

38 km N of Jerilderie (L) or 71 km S of Narrandera (R) Large area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 09.081 E146 00.68  ... Find out more

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Weethalle Rest Area 78 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S33 52.520 E146 37.539... Find out more

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John Oxley Rest Area 78 km

155 km E of Hay (L) or 100 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large open area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 52.331 E146 11.072... Find out more

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Berry Jerry Rest Area 82 km

66 km SE of Narrandera (L) or 32 km NW of Wagga Wagga (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 03.631 E147 03.193  ... Find out more

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Goolgowi West Rest Area 90 km

108 km NE of Hay (L) or 147 km W of West Wyalong (R) Large area just off the highway among numerous small trees. Reasonable shade. GPS: S33 59.397 E145 41.719... Find out more

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Poppett Head Mine Park Area 103 km

3 km E of West Wyalong (L) or 101 km W of Grenfell (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 55.493 E147 14.017... Find out more

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Wyalong Park Area 103 km

West side of town Small parking area just off the highway. GPS: S33 55.440 E147 14.127 ... Find out more

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Mulberrygong River Reserve Camp Area 107 km

37 km E of Hay (L) or 136 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 30.259 E145 14.195  ... Find out more

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Burrabogie Camp Area 114 km

31 km E of Hay (L) or 142 km W of Narrandera (R) Large secluded area located well off the highway in a shady riverside setting. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 29.788 E145 09.7181... Find out more

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Boranbola Rest Area 127 km

23 km E of Wagga Wagga (R) or 22 km W of Hume Hwy (L) Large area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 09.709 E147 34.925 ... Find out more

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Tongaboo Rest Area 134 km

8 km N of Finley (L) or 28 km S of Jerilderie (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 34.414 E145 36.923  ... Find out more

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Marsden Rest Area 135 km

36 km NE of West Wyalong (R) or 68 km W of Grenfell (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 45.846 E147 31.126   ... Find out more

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Illilawa Camp Area 136 km

8 km NE of Hay (R) or 247 km SW of West Wyalong (L) Large secluded area about 700 metres off the highway, accessed via the truck parking bay. Good shade. NOTE: Access track unsealed. GPS: S34 30.182 E144 55.183 ... Find out more

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Brandons Bend River Reserve Camp Area 141 km

3 km E of Hay (L) or 170 km W of Narrandera (R) Small secluded area located well off the highway on the riverbank. Good shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 31.179 E144 51.917... Find out more

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Finley Park Area 144 km

South side of town Small town park adjacent to the highway next to the museum. Very good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 39.008 E145 34.373... Find out more

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Sandy Point Camp Area 144 km

West of Hay via Brunker Street Large camp area 1 kilometre west of Hay on the north side of the river. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 30.917 E144 50.150 ... Find out more

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Kilgowlah Creek Rest Area 145 km

14 km SW of Tarcutta (L) or 56 km NE of Holbrook (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 21.229 E147 39.121   ... Find out more

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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 150 km

34 km S of Tarcutta (R) or 36 km N of Holbrook (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 30.298 E147 33.838... Find out more

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