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Bicentennial Botanic Gardens: mix of native and exotic trees, especially striking in autumn; Prince St. Artists on Parade Gallery: run by local artists, exhibitions change regularly; The Parade. Tumbarumba Museum and Information Centre: includes working model of a water-powered timber mill; Bridge St.

Site of Old Union Jack Mining Area: memorial to the students of the Union Jack school who died in WW I; 3 km N. Henry Angel Trackhead: starting point for a 12 km section of the Hume and Hovell Walking Track along Burra Creek. It includes waterfalls and the place where Hume and Hovell first saw the Snowy Mountains. The full walking trail is a 23-day, 440 km trek from Albury to Yass. For a kit (including maps), contact Department of Lands, Sydney (02) 6937 2700; Tooma Rd; 7 km SE. Pioneer Women's Hut: fascinating domestic and rural museum focusing on women's stories. The National Quilt Register was an initiative of the women who run this museum. Open Wed, Sat and Sun; Wagga Rd; (02) 6948 2635; 8 km NW. Paddy's River Falls: the waterfall cascades over a 60 m drop in a beautiful bush setting with a scenic walking track and picnic area. A concreted walkway is at the bottom and lookouts are at the top; 16 km S. Tooma: historic town with old hotel (c. 1880); 34 km SE. Wineries: several with cellar doors including Glenburnie Vineyard; brochure from visitor centre; (02) 6948 2570.

Khancoban 52 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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Nariel Creek 68 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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Geehi 69 km

If you like the bush and clear mountain streams where you can fish for trout, then the Snowy Mountains offers excellent opportunities. Rivers up this way are part of our fishing folklore, particularly among fly-fishers.... Find out more

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Yaouk Valley 71 km

It was late autumn 1997 when I  arrived in Canberra to fish with  the late Chris Hole, fly-fisherman,  author and painter. Chris offered  to take me to some of his favourite trout streams that snake... Find out more

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Lake Jindabyne 86 km

Lake Jindabyne sits on the eastern edge of Kosciuszko National Park and rates as one of southern Australia’s best trout waters. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and Atlantic salmon. Some of the... Find out more

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Indi River 87 km

Take the Alpine Way out of Khancoban and head about 50 km towards Thredbo, and you’ll come to Tom Groggin station. Locals say the river flowing alongside the station is the Indi River, but it’s marked on some... Find out more

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Lake Hume 89 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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Wagga Wagga 96 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 Dartmouth 98 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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Lower Mitta Mitta 101 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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Burrowa–Pine Mountain National Park 45 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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Cross-country skiing 79 km

A delightful winter pastime, cross-country skiing is a mix of walking, gliding and skiing, and the basics are much easier to pick up than those of downhill skiing or snowboarding. You can undertake the activity at... Find out more

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Bushwalking in the Snowy Mountains 85 km

There is almost no end to the hiking that can be done in the Snowy Mountains. There are hundreds of kilometres of hiking tracks, and infinite ways to wander through the hills. The most popular walks are to the top of... Find out more

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Canoeing in the Snowys 86 km

It is certainly not the best spot in the country for canoeing and kayaking, but peaceful days can be had enjoying these activities on Lake Jindabyne, or more exciting adventures are possible on overnight excursions down... Find out more

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Snowy Mountains Touring Company 90 km

Based on an unusual concept, this company offers a personal tour guide who can accompany you, in your vehicle, explaining the history, heritage, flora and fauna of the area as you travel. Either you can drive, or they... Find out more

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Birdwatching in Fivebough and Tuckerbil wetlands 96 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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Picnicking around Canberra 114 km

There are many great places to unpack a picnic in the Australian Capital Territory, from the copious native areas in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, to the bird mecca of Jerrabomberra Wetlands on the Molonglo... Find out more

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Cross-country skiing - Victoria's High Country 137 km

The home of our national cross-country team, Falls Creek is probably the best place to crosscountry ski. It has 65 kilometres of groomed tracks, catering to beginners and intermediate skiers, as well as marked trails on... Find out more

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Kayaking around Bright 142 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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Rafting - Mitta Mitta and Murray Rivers 143 km

Adventure Rafting Victoria only takes a few months off, from April to June, and runs exciting day trips down the foaming Murray Gates, and two-night paddles down the Mitta Mitta, staying overnight in the legendary Blue... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 111 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Narooma Golf Club 198 km

Narooma is a small coastal haven with world-class beaches. It has become renowned for the whales, seals and penguins attracted to the pristine waters offshore. But one of the town’s major attractions remains its... Find out more

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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 115 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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Bridge Road Brewers 136 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 141 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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Jamieson Brewery 237 km

Looking for a drawcard to attract tourists to their Victorian High Country pub, owners Jeff and Jeanette Whyte installed a microbrewery into the Jamieson Hotel and started knocking out house beers in 2001. The equipment... Find out more

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William Bull Brewery 238 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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Paddys River Flats camping area 6 km

Watch the early-morning mist rise off the surface of Paddys River at this lovely grassed camping area, 18 km south of Tumbarumba via the Tumbarumba–Tooma Rd. You can swim and fish here; not far away are... Find out more

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Mannus campsite (section three) 6 km

Mannus can be accessed by vehicle via Linden Roth Dr, 8 km west of Tumbarumba. You can swim and fish in the creek; boil/treat the water before drinking. ... Find out more

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Henry Angel Trackhead (section two) 7 km

Named for another of Hume’s men, the Henry Angel Trackhead marks the end of the track’s 2nd main section. It’s a vehicle-access site, 7 km south-east of Tumbarumba via Tooma Rd. Here, walkers can wash... Find out more

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Junction campsite (walk-in camping, section two) 8 km

This is 6.5 km north of Henry Angel Trackhead; walk-in access only. If you had no luck at Henry Angel, you can try again for trout here. Boil/treat the creek water before drinking.... Find out more

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Munderoo campsite (walk-in camping, section three) 15 km

It’s a 12.5 km walk west from Mannus to Munderoo. If there’s water in the creek you can boil/treat it first before drinking, but be sure to bring enough to sustain you if the creek is dry.... Find out more

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Paddys River Dam campsite (section two) 16 km

You can get here by car – it’s 2WD dry-weather access only via Bullongra Rd from JDX and Perkins roads off Tumbarumba–Batlow Rd. Catch a trout for dinner; boil/treat the water before drinking. Note:... Find out more

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Buddong Hut campsite (section two) 23 km

Walk to this campsite via the track, or 4WD in via Buddong Rd. The campsite is 3.5 km south of Buddong Falls, so if you’ve got a 2WD you could park at the falls and walk in. Boil/treat the creek water before... Find out more

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Neils Reserve camping area 28 km

Neils Reserve is a good choice for camping for several reasons. It has a great location beside the Murray River, between the small townships of Walwa and Tintaldra, so you can enjoy your favourite river-based activities.... Find out more

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Clarke Lagoon Reserve camping area 29 km

This reserve is 6 km north of Tintaldra, off Murray River Rd. It’s a decent spot to pitch a tent and have a swim. If approaching the site from the west, keep a lookout for Pine Mountain, a tree-covered monolith... Find out more

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Coonara Point camping area (boat-based camping, northern section) 30 km

This boat-based campground offers waterskiing, paddling and fishing as well as camping. To get here, you can launch from boat ramps at Talbingo Dam Wall south of Talbingo, or O’Hares Rest Area off Elliott Way.... Find out more

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Colac Colac Caravan Park 51 km

We like this spacious park that is 7 km west of town, under large shady trees and alongside a popular trout stream. The budget-priced park in ‘Man from Snowy River’ territory has basic amenities and is ideal... Find out more

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Holbrook Motor Village 64 km

In an ideal position, this comfortable tidy park caters for travellers on the Hume Highway. It is convenient for an overnight stop or a longer stay. Pets are allowed at the manager’s discretion.... Find out more

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Rainbow Pines Tourist Caravan Park 69 km

This is a popular holiday park where trout fishing, sailing and canoeing are all available. It is on the shores of Lake Eucumbene, about 7 km from the Snowy Mountains Highway. A minimum-length stay applies in all... Find out more

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Gundagai River Caravan Park 78 km

Located on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River, the park is about 1 km from the town centre. First impressions are the wide expanses of green grass and large shady trees. It is a great spot to stay and enjoy this... Find out more

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Gundagai Tourist Park 79 km

Within walking distance of the town centre, this park has 30 undercover, drivethru, ensuite sites. It is ideal for vans or motorhomes less than 3.5 metres high. Some of these sites are suitable for camper trailers with... Find out more

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East’s Riverview Holiday Park 92 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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Wagga Wagga Beach Caravan Park 94 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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Lake Hume Tourist Park 95 km

On the shores of Lake Hume and 14 km from Albury, this park makes an ideal holiday base. It features a store, with a good takeaway-food selection. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out more

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Albury City Gate Holiday Park 99 km

Easily accessible from the Hume Highway and located on the northern fringe of greater Albury, this is an ideal park for an overnight stop or longer. Pets allowed in own caravan or motorhome only.... Find out more

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Albury Central Tourist Park 102 km

This centrally located park is about 2 km from the city centre in a quiet, off-highway location. It has good facilities including a tennis court. This is a basic park, but a good base for exploring the greater Albury... Find out more

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Four Bears Cafe and Accommodation

Visit Four Bears Cafe and ask why some people in town insist on calling this family-owned-and-operated establishment ‘Four Hundred Bears’. There are seven cabin-style guest rooms available, all extremely... Find out more

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Sunnyside Lodge

This heritage-listed homestead, dating back to 1888, celebrates traditional country comfort. There are three double ensuite guest rooms, and a room with four single beds. The lounge room has been lovingly restored to... Find out more

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Lazy Dog B&B

Situated in the Maragie Valley, the tranquil Lazy Dog getaway is surrounded by tangled bushland and mountain views. The little guesthouse has one twin and one queen guest room, as well as a lounge and dining room. Dine... Find out more

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Arthur’s Cottage, Cudgewa 51 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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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 87 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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The Odd Frog, Bright 142 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 147 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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Jacarri Eco-Cottage, Goongerah 184 km

This rustic little cottage in East Gippsland sleeps four, and has solar power and a dry composting toilet. It has been built with sustainable timbers and uses a water wheel to fill the water tank. Organic fruit,... Find out more

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Adobe Mudbrick Holiday Flats, Mallacoota 249 km

These 12 rustic mudbrick flats were ecologically designed to avoid the need for air-conditioning, and have solar hot water and rainwater tanks. The 32-hectare surrounds are managed as a Land for Wildlife property,... Find out more

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Talbingo Park Area 34 km

West side of town Parking area on the shores of the lake. GPS: S35 34.801 E148 17.808... Find out more

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Yolde Camp Area 37 km

7 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 34 km SE of Tumut (R) Very small secluded area well off the highway surrounded by scrub in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 32.295 E148 17.718... Find out more

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Jounama Creek Camp Area 37 km

T/O opposite Talbingo turnoff Large grassed area located on the edge of a creek 500 metres east of the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. NOTE: access road unsealed. GPS: S35 33.929 E148 19.908... Find out more

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Yachting Point Camp Area 37 km

12 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 29 km SE of Tumut (R) Large open grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 30.654 E148 16.015... Find out more

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Humes Crossing Camp Area 41 km

16 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 25 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 28.382 E148 16.591 ... Find out more

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Yarrangobilly Village Camp Area 43 km

65 km NW of Adaminaby (L) or 26 km SE of Talbingo (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the banks of the river in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.122 E148 27.742... Find out more

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The Pines Camp Area 44 km

19 km NW of Talbingo (L) or 22 km SE of Tumut (R) Large grassed area just off the highway on the shores of Lake Blowering in Kosciuszko National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S35 26.868 E148 17.079... Find out more

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Kiandra Park Area 45 km

35 km NW of Adaminaby (R) or 56 km SE of Talbingo (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 52.323 E148 29.718... Find out more

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Log Bridge Creek camping area 47 km

23 km NW of Talbingo (R) or 18 km S of Tumut (L) Large area located well off the highway in Kosciuszko National Park. GPS: S35 25.311 E148 16.765... Find out more

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The Rest House Park Area 50 km

28 km W of Adaminaby (L) or 63 km SE of Talbingo (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 53.45 E148 32.24... Find out more

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Kyeamba Gap East Rest Area 50 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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Holbrook Park Area 54 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the information centre and submarine display. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 39.355 E147 26.224 ... Find out more

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Tumut Park Area 56 km

Middle of town Small town park adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S35 18.308 E148 13.667 ... Find out more

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Kilgowlah Creek Rest Area 57 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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Woomargama Rest Area 69 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 49.982 E147 14.788  ... Find out more

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Adaminaby Park Area 73 km

Middle of town Small parking area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S35 59.822 E148 46.467  ... Find out more

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Mullengandra Rest Area 77 km

11 km SW of Woomargama (R) or 40 km NE of Albury (L)  Large area adjacent to the highway. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S35 53.633 E147 10.120... Find out more

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Boranbola Rest Area 78 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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Mingay Rest Area 89 km

56 km NE of Tarcutta (L) northbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 58.741 E148 08.281 ... Find out more

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Coolac Rest Area 94 km

87 km SW of Yass (L) southbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. GPS: S34 56.514 E148 10.511  ... Find out more

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Mount Gladstone Lookout Rest Area 110 km

T/O 4 km W of Cooma (L) or 47 km SE of Adaminaby (R) Small area 1.5 kilometres south of the highway at the lookout. Good facilities. Limited shade. NOTE: Steep access road. GPS: S36 15.04 E149 04.42... Find out more

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Berry Jerry Rest Area 118 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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Bookham Rest Area 121 km

32 km W of Yass (L) or 113 km NE of Tarcutta (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S34 48.849 E148 38.503 ... Find out more

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Howlong Rest Area 127 km

T/O 16 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 28 km W of Wodonga (R) Shady area adjacent to the road 7 kilometres north of the highway on the road to Howlong. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 59.280 E146 37.382 ... Find out more

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Indigo Creek Rest Area 128 km

18 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 26 km W of Wodonga (R) Small area just off the highway around some large trees. GPS: S36 02.852 E146 38.167  ... Find out more

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Chiltern Rest Area 129 km

29 km SW of Wodonga (L) southbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out more

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Ironbark Rest Area 130 km

41 km NE of Wangaratta (L) northbound only Large area just off the highway. Excellent facilities and shade. GPS: S36 08.281 E146 38.843... Find out more

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Police Paddocks Camp Area 137 km

T/O 2 km E of Rutherglen (L) or 42 km W of Wodonga (R) Large area 10 kilometres north of the highway (via Gooramadda Road and Police Paddock Road) on the banks of Murphys Creek in Gooramadda State Forest. Good shade. ... Find out more

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Eurobin Rest Area 141 km

17 km SE of Myrtleford (L) or 15 km NW of Bright (R) Small area just off the highway at the old railway station site. Good facilities. GPS: S36 38.353 E146 51.794... Find out more

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Nimmitabel Park Area 141 km

South side of town Parking area at Lake Williams. Good facilities. GPS: S36 30.903 E149 16.928... Find out more

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