F3 FREEWAY (near Newcastle) to QLD. BORDER.


NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY .. NSW SECTION.



  0 km (588.2 km) Major junction .. taken as southern extremity of New England Highway. F3 Freeway south to Sydney,
  Pacific Highway north to Taree etc. 4km east junction.
[16.0 km] This section not travelled, distance taken from a map.
16.0 km (572.2 km) Junction Maitland. Cessnock Road to south, Belmore Road to north which we took to Paterson, ahead to Singleton.
[20.0 km]
36.0 km (552.2 km ) Greta Post Office .. south side. Parking in service road to north.
[4.5 km]
40.5 km (547.7 km) Branxton Hotel.
[6.1 km]
46.6 km (541.6 km) Signed rest area .. south west side off highway via Pathana Lane (follow signs). Sealed parking loop on
  ? old section of highway .. parking adjacent .. mainly non level .. some heavy trucks also use area.
  * Class 2. 32° 38.49' S. 151° 17.57' E. Hema map 23, D 9.
  Covered tables, shade, signed "non potable WATER". but is actually town water, wood BBQ's, rubbish bins, 80m from
  highway (some noise), OK big rigs, no time limit noted, good TV, weak CDMA.
[5.6 km]
52.2 km (536.0 km) Signed rest area .. turn into Highway 84, rest area is about 100m on right. Sealed loop with limited
  parking adjacent. Fairly popular with truckies.
  Class 2-. 32° 38.56' S. 151° 13.96' E. Hema map 23, D 9.
  Toilets, covered table, no shade, rubbish bins, 40m max to highway, OK big rigs, weak CDMA.
[9.6 km]
61.8 km (526.4 km) Rest area noted .. south west side .. appeared to have most facilities.
[1.0]
62.8 km (525.4 km) Singleton.
[7.1 km]
69.9 km (518.3 km) Signed rest area .. north east side. Sealed road into 2 turning areas, parking adjacent.
  Class 2-. 32° 31.42' S. 151°07.99' E. Hema map 23, D 9.
  Toilets, covered table, some shade, limited non potable WATER from wash basin, rubbish bins, 30m from road,
  OK big rigs, good CDMA.
[29.7]
99.6 km (488.6 km) Junction .. east side .. signed Lake Leddell. Travel 4.1 km along sealed road to entrance on right, to Lake
  Liddell Recreation Area. $2 pppd day fee, $9 pvpn powered camp fee.
  * Class 2+ (fee). 32° 21.24' S. 150° 59.72' E. Hema map 23, D 9.
  Toilets, showers, covered tables, shade, drinking and dam WATER, fire places, rubbish bins, quiet, OK big rigs,
  no time limit (some permaments), good TV, good CDMA, some powered sites.
[12.6 km]
112.2 km (476.0 km) Muswellbrook .. town centre.
[2.0 km]
114.2 km (474.0 km) Signed rest area .. east side. Small sealed area between highway and railway.
  Class 2-. 32° 14.84' S. 150° 53.80' E. Hema map 23, C 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, signed "drinking WATER" tap, rubbish bins, 15m max to highway/railway
  (suggest noisy), OK small rigs.
[10.5 km]
124.7 km (463.5 km) Signed rest area noted .. west side .. Aberdeen. Needs investigating.
  Seemed to have most facilities.
[13.2 km]
137.9 km (450.3 km) Scone .. Post Office .. east side. We found suitable parking behind Coles along side railway line.
[18.8] km]
156.7 km (431.5 km) Wingin.
[4.9 km]
161.6 km (426.6 km) Signed rest area .. east side .. Burning Mountain. Sealed road 400m into sealed turning areas, parking
  adjacent and on grass areas, but mostly not level.
  * Class 2. 31° 51.38' S. 150° 54.00' E. Hema map 23, B 9.
  Toilets, tables, some shade, signed "non potable" WATER (but appeared OK), fireplaces, rubbish bin, 60m max from
  highway but noisy, barely OK big rigs, good TV, good CDMA.
[11.1 km]
172.7 km (415.5 km) Signed rest area .. east side .. signed "no unauthorised camping". Northern end of Blandford.
  Class 5. Forgot to record lat. and long., Hema map 23, B 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, limited water from wash basins, rubbish bins, OK medium size rigs (limited
  turning area), weak CDMA.
[5.7 km].
178.4 km (409.8 km) Murrurundi.
[1.9 km]
180.3 km (407.9 km) Lions Park .. west side. Park on highway or side road to the north. Needs investigating fully.
  Toilets, covered tables, WATER tap near highway, rubbish bins.
[2.1 km estimated]
182.4 km (405.8 km) Signed rest area .. east side accessible from south bound lane only. Sealed road in and out with small sealed
  parking area.
  Class 2-. 31° 44.44' S. 150° 47.85' E. Hema map 23, B 8.
  Covered tables, rubbish bins, 30m max from highway, OK small rigs.
[0.4 km estimated]
182.8 km (405.4 km) Signed truck parking bays each side of divided road .. at top of hill.
[13.1 km estimated] The preceeding three are estimed distances .. the total distances are correct.
195.9 km (392.3 km) Signed rest area, west side past pub .. Willow Tree Post Office opposite. Turn west, parking along road side.
  Narrow sealed road continues around rear of park area, parallel to rail line and loops back onto highway further south.
  Class 2-. 31° 38.95' S. 150° 43.59' E. Hema map 23, A 8.
  Toilets, no shade, WATER tap near front along highway, rubbish bins, 40m from road but adjacent to railway, OK big
  rigs, weak CDMA.
[1.5 km]
197.4 km (390.8 km) Junction .. west side .. Kamilarori Highway (eastern end) to Quirindi, Gunnedah, Narrabri etc.
[17.7 km]
215.1 km (373.1 km) Wallabadah store/Post Office .. east side.
[0.4 km]
215.5 km (372.7 km) Junction .. west side .. to Quirindi etc.
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  0 km (78.3 km) Taking route via Quirindi, Werris Creek etc to Tamworth.
  [15.8 km]
  15.8 km (62.5 km) Quirindi .. roundabout in town centre. We turn north towards Werris Creek.
  [18.8 km]
  34.6 km (43.7 km) Lions Park, Werris Creek .. west side. Parking adjacent along highway or in small bay adjacent to park.
  Class 3. Forgot to record lat. and long. Hema map 25, K 7.
  Toilets, covered tables, sink, BBQ and power point, no shade, town WATER plus other threaded taps in park areas to
  north between highway and railway, OK big rigs, OK TV, OK CDMA. Good facilities + WATER!
  [0.8 km]
  35.4 km (42.9 km) Werris Creek Post Office .. east side. General area oposite is signed rest area, but small apart from spot
  further north opposite hairdresser. Also, railway museum signed approx. opposite Post Office.
  [0.9 km]
  36.3 km (42.0 km) Turn east between bridge and level crossing for David Taylor Park .. football field. We parked overnight
  on level land opposite as suggested by towns people.
  * Class 3. 31° 20.48' S. 150° 38.91' E. Hema map 25, K 7.
  No shade, no facilities where we parked. Facilities in football field opposite, but we later heard that a fee is charged
  to park there. 35m from mainroad (some noise), OK big rigs, good TV, good CDMA.
  [13.1 km]
  49.4 km (28.9 km) Currabubula Post Office/store and pub .. west side.
  [0.7 km]
  50.1 km (28.2 km) Signed rest area south (right) side .. Bicentennial Park. Covered table, shade, rubbish bin but area
  quite small and suitable small rigs only, houses adjacent.
  [0.1 km]
  50.2km (28.1 km) Junction .. south side (left) to Lorna Byrne Park .. also very small!
  Class 3. 31° 15.68' S. 150° 44.36' E. along roadside outside recreation ground. Hema map 25, J 7.
  We parked for lunch under a shady tree. Good CDMA. Rec. ground has parking possibilites with permission!
  [12.6 km]
  62.8 km (15.5 km) Junction .. west side to Duri .. just off highway.
  [8.7 km]
  71.5 km (6.8 km) Large open wooded are noted .. east side. Rubbish bin, OK big rigs .. needs investigating.
  [4.4 km]
  75.9 km (2.4 km) Rest area noted .. east side .. appeared 50m off with most facilities.. needs investigating
  [2.4 km]
  78.3 km (0 km) Junction west side .. Oxley Highway. Tamworth city centre ahead .. follow signs. We turned west and
  travelled 6.3 kms along Oxley Highway to signed rest area opposite Tamworth airport on north side. Large level
  gravel area adjacent to, and slightly back from, highway.
  * Class 2. Forgot to record lat. and long. Hema map 25, J 7.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, town WATER (threaded) taps outside toilet and 50m west along fence, rubbish bins,
  30m from highway (noisy) OK big rigs, excellent TV and CDMA, info board, play ground.
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F3 Freeway TO NSW BORDER .. continued.
[0.1 km]
215.6 km (372.6 km) Signed rest area .. Wallabadah. Turn in around rear of "First Fleet Area" .. gravel road to large grassy
  area amongst trees along side creek. Used to be a caravan park. Story is that may become a "pay" area in the future.
  * Class 2+. 31° 22.20' S. 150° 49.95' E. Hema map 23, A 8.
  Toilets, showers in "First Fleet area", covered tables, shade, WATER (numerous threaded taps), rubbish bins, free
  electric BBQ's, signed "camping one night only", 70m max from highway, OK big rigs, weak CDMA, playground.
6.2 km]
221.8 km (366.4 km) Junction .. east side .. to Nundle etc. This is a "scenic route" (Fossickers Way) north which bypasses Tamworth.
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  0 km (75.3 km) Taking Fossickers Way to Nemingha .. there are a number of good camp spots on this route.
  [7.6 km]
  7.6 km (6.7 km) Junction . south side .. to Crawney. Another traveller advised of a good camp spot 5 to 6 kms down this
  gravel road .. not investigated.
  [23.4 km]
  31.0 km (44.3 km) "T" junction. Turn north for shortest route Chaffey Dam, Wollomin etc. We turned south for Nundle.
  [4.4 km] via 10 tonne limit bridge (bypass available).
  35.4 km (39.9 km) Nundle. We turned north (left) after investigating the town. Extremely limited parking due to narrow
  streets and other parked vehicles.
  [1.2 km]
  36.6 km (38.7 km ) Junction .. ahead is gravel road to Bowling Alley Point etc., which we eventually took. Initially, we
  turned east to Hanging Rock etc.
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  0 km taking turn to Hanging Rock etc.
  [6.8 km] The bulk of this distance is up an extremely steep hill with hairpin bins .. first gear for us!
  6.8 km Junction .. Forest Way to left (signed 45 km to Niogala, 71 km to Nowendoc). We continue ahead to Hanging Rock.
  [0.8 km]
  7.6 km Hanging Rock hall.
  [2.4 km]
  10 km Signed Sheba Dam .. left side. Large area amongst trees, not all level .. some sites close to water.
  * Class 2+. 31° 29.92' S. 151° 11.77' E. Hema map 25, K 8.
  Toilets, covered tables, shade, non potable water from dam, rubbish bins, bush fireplaces, no time limit apparent,
  100m from road, OK big rigs, good TV, weak CDMA.
  ---------------
  Continuing on ahead at junction above along Bowling Alley Point Road.
  [0.7 km]
  37.3 km (38.0 km) Gravel road commences.
  [2.1 km]
  39.4 km (35.9 km) Unsigned rest areas .. south (left) side. Two sections seperated by Swamp Creek .. each have normally
  closed gates. Eastern section has a steep entry, We used the western section .. both border the Peel River.
  * Class 2. 31° 26.15' S. 151° 08.69 ' E. Hema map 25, K 8.
  Toilets, some shade, limited water from hand basin, rubbish bin, bush BBQ, no time limit apparent, 30m max. from
  road, OK medium size rigs in western section, weak TV, weak CDMA. Eastern section has covered table, rubbish bin,
  bush BBQ,s. Popular fossicking area.
  [6.1 km]
  45.5 km (29.8 km) Bowling Alley Point.
  [0.6 km]
  46.1 km (29.2 km) Sealed road commences.
  [1.1 km]
  47.2 km (28.1 km) Junction .. road to left is sealed road back to Nundle. We continue north, ahead.
  [3.5 km]
  50.7 km (24.6 km) Signed "Chaffey Dam" .. west side. Extremely extensive series of roads over large, sparcely wooded area.
  Signed $2 pp entry fee, $5 pppn camp fee.   Class 2 (fee). 31° 21.54' S. 151° 08.00' E. Hema map 25, K 8.
  Toilets, hot $1 showers, some shade, dam and potable tank water, rubbish bins, bush BBQ's, no apparent time limit,
  quiet, OK big rigs, weak CDMA, only 2 power points noted, but used by permaments!
  [4.1 km]
  58.4 km (20.5 km) Wollomin shop .. west side. Turn west just north of shop, travel 300m for Wollomin Reserve. Large level
  (mainly) grass area beside Peel River. Large covered tables are popular, swimming spot in river just downstream.
  * Class 2. 31° 18.24' S. 151° 08.85' E. Hema map 25, K 8.
  Toilets, large covered tables, little shade, river water from taps under wash basins, rubbish bins, fireplaces,
  30 day limit a year, 30m from side road, OK big rigs, extremely weak TV, ditto CDMA, only 2 power boxes for which
  a fee of $5 pvpn is payable at store, otherwise park free without power.
  [11.6 km]
  66.4 km (8.9 km) Piallamore.
  [8.9 km]
  75.3 km (0 km) Junction .. new England Highway at Nemingha.
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F3 Freeway TO NSW BORDER .. continued.
[13.6 km]
235.4 km (352.8 km) Junction .. east side .. to Earoo, Nundle etc.
[12.4 km]
247.8 km (340.4 km) Junction .. east side .. to Dungowan thence Thunderbolts Way.
[20.1 km]
267.9 km (320.2 km) Roundabout .. turn east to follow New England Highway, ahead for town centre etc.
[2.2 km]
270.1 km (318.1 km) Roundabout .. continue ahead to follow New Englad Highway, left for city centre, right for Info Centre.
  If turn right for Info Centre (it'a also the bus terminal), it's immediately on the right. 2 hour parking for
  big rigs at rear. Sealed water taps, no water available as we asked! Chinese restaurant opposite.
[0.2 km]
270.3 km (317.9 km) Roundabout .. turn south east (right) for New England Highway north.
[2.0 km]
272.3 km (315.9 km) Signed area .. south side. Sealed narrow road to small sealed turning loop .. extremely limited parking space.
  Area quite compact, but has dump point and accessible WATER. The next time, we parked in the front, WATER available
  with long hose .. threaded tap near BBQ.
  Class 2-. 31° 06.52' S. 150° 57.23' E. Hema map 25, G 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, WATER tap (threaded) at rear of toilets, BBQ's, rubbish bins, 40m from road,
  OK medium size rigs, good CDMA, public phone, dump point, driver reviver at times.
[4.2 km]
276.5 km (311.7 km) Junction at Nemingha .. east side to Piallamore, Woolomin, Nundle etc. Scenic loop rejoins New England Highway
  about 6 km north of Wallabadah. We travelled this loop from the south.
[14.6 km] Moombi Range (long steep hills) in this section.
291.1 km (297.1 km ) Moombi Post Office.
[1.2 km]
292.3 km (295.9 km) Small rest area noted .. west side of divided road. Not investigated.
[9.0 km]
301.3 km (286.9 km) Junction .. west side .. southern entrance to Bendemeer.
[1.6 km]
302.9 km (285.3 km) Junction .. Bendemeer .. west side. For showground, take this turning, then immediately left before caravan
  store/servo .. follow garvel track parallel to highway 800m to start of camp spots which continue north along river
  quite some distance. Park on level grassy sites between road and river.
  * Class 2+. 30° 53.26' S. 151° 09.42' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Toilet, tables, some shade, ? town WATER from series of taps (? turned on all the time), bush fire places and wood
  BBQ's, 120m from highway, OK big rigs, no apparent time limit, marginal TV, fair CDMA.

  If one does't take the turn before the caravan park (above), but continues down the hill, take next right, then next
  left to enter Memorial Park beside creek. "NO CAMPING, $300 FINE" for camping in main section of park, but it's legal
  to camp in area to north of the sign .. also along creek, but space somewhat limited.
  Class 2 (in legal area). 30° 52.78' S. 151° 09.43' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Toilet, covered tables, little shade, WATER in wash basins, rubbish bins, wood BBQ, 60m from road, barely OK big rigs
  in legal camping area, good CDMA.
[30.9 km]
333.8 km (254.4 km) Signed rest area .. west side .. turning loop adjacent to highway with dirt track to south.
  Class 2-. 30° 45.18' S. 151° 23.03' E. Hema map 25, H 8.
  Covered tables, some shade, rubbish bins, 40m from highway, barely OK big rigs, weak CDMA.
[6.5 km]
340.3 km (247.9 km) Parking Bay noted .. west side. Rubbish bin, 20m from highway, OK big rigs..
[4.4 km]
344.7 km (243.5 km) Thunderbolts Rock .. east side. Not signed in advance from north. Sealed turning/parking area, suggest not really
  suitable for overnight spot.
  Class 2-. 30° 41.87' S. 151° 28.14' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Table, rubbish bin, 60m from highway, barely OK big rigs, weak CDMA.
[6.3 km]
351.0 km (237.2 km) Junction .. west side .. Hill Street to Fossicking Area camp spot. Follow Hill Street 3.3 km, turn right
  into Devoncourt Road, follow signs, after 1.5 km there is 0.8 km of gravel to camp spots. Turning area at end.
  Not many level spots and beware of falling branches from trees.
  * Class 2. 30°37.76' S. 151° 28.33' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Rough toilets, tables, shade, ? town water from concrete tank, no time limit noted, barely OK big rigs, weak TV,
  weak CDMA, close to Rocky Creek for swimming, ? fishing, ? fossicking.
[0.8 km]
351.8 km (236.4 km) Junction .. west side .. Sailsbury Street. Poineer Park on western corner with signed caravan parking
  adjacent. Supermarket, other shops diagonally opposite. Info Centre opposite.
  Class 5. 30° 38.53' S. 151° 29.94' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, threaded WATER tap adjacent to road, rubbish bins, OK big rigs.
[0.2 km]
352.0 km (236.2 km) Junction .. east side .. Hill Street to Post Office, Mitre 10 (gas) etc.
[0.4 km]
352.4 km (235.8 km) Signed rest area .. east side .. "The Glen" .. gravel road to gravel turning area on edge of Uralla town.
  Class 5 (no overnight sign). 30° 38.25' S. 151° 30.40' E. Hema map 25, H 9.
  Table, little shade, BBQ, rubbish bins, 40m max to highway, barely OK big rigs.
[17.4 km]
369.8 km (218.4 km) Roundabout .. Armidale bypass ahead. Armidale city, turn east (right). We took signed route through city.
[2.3 km]
372.1 km (216.1 km) Signed rest area .. right side into side street, then immediately left into rest area. Turn right up hill
  to turning area and toilet block. Area is an extremely large park in suburbs.
  Class 3. 30° 31.28'S. 151° 38.78'E. Hema map 25, G 9.
  Toilets, no shade, threaded WATER tap just past toilets, 20m max from side road, barely OK big rigs.
  Area noted as source of WATER.
[2.9 km] Following signs
375.0 km (213.2 km) Junction .. east side (right) to Coffs Harbour.
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  0 km .. turn east .. travelled as far as rest area 13.6 km out along Coffs Harbour Road.
  [0.5 km]
  0.5 km Large park area noted .. south side. Appeared to have lots of facilities. parking on edge of road.
  [2.0 km]
  2.5 km Signed rest area .. south side. Sealed road up hill to small sealed turning area.
  Class 2-. 30° 31.44'S. 151° 41.52'E. Hema map 25, G 9.
  Covered tables, rubbish bins, 25m max from 100 kph road, OK small rigs.
  [11.1 km]
  13.6 km Signed rest area .. north side .. sealed parking bay adjacent to highway.
  Parking on mown grass area adjacent, but close to highway .. most not level.
  Class 2. 30° 32.65'S. 151° 47.63'E. Hema map 25, G 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, rubbish bins, 25m max from 100 kph highway, barely OK big rigs, no CDMA.
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F3 Freeway TO NSW BORDER. .. continued.
[0.7 km]
375.7 km (212.5 km) Armidale .. Info Centre, ? main street to left.
[0.3 km]
376.0 km (212.2 km) Junction .. west side, Donnelly Street .. signed "UNE" (University of New England).
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  0 km .. turn west along Donnelly Street to travel to Dumaresq Dam.
  [2.6 km]
  2.6 km Cross under Armidale bypass .. roundabout to gain access to bypass (actually New England Highway).
  [0.4 km]
  3.0 km Uni entrance .. north side.
  [5.9 km]
  8.9 km Junction .. right side .. take Dumaresq Dam Road.
  [2.6 km]
  11.5 km Gravel road commences.
  [2.2 km]
  13.7 km Dumaresq Dam recreation area .. series roads and tracks with lots of parking spots adjacent on dry
  grassy area adjacent, most have slight slope.
  * Class 2. 30° 25.80'S. 151° 35.76'E. Hema map 25, G 9.
  Toilets, covered tables and fireplace, some shade, WATER (non potable from roof), rubbish bins, free electric and
  wood BBQ's, quiet, no time limit noted, OK big rigs, good TV, good CDMA.
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F3 Freeway TO NSW BORDER .. continued.
[2.3]
378.3 km (209.9 km) Roundabout .. junction with northern extremity of Armidale bypass.
[27.4 km]
405.7 km (182.5 km) Truck parking area on extra long loop (old highway) .. east side.
[8.5 km]
414.2 km (174.0 km) Junction .. west side .. Guyra. Turning west at junction, main street next left, continue ahead, turn left
  into White Street. South west along White Street on west side is Mother of Birds Lagoon. Extensive long grassy area
  adjacent to road. Park on grass. Golf course further at rear over creek.
  * Class 2. 30° 13.28'S. 151° 40.15'E. Hema map 25, F 9.
  Toilets, tables, some shade, water in hand basin, rubbish bins, 25m max from road, OK big rigs.
  OK CDMA. Start of Blue Gum Trail.
[17.5]
431.7 km (156.5 km) Large parking area noted .. west side.
[21.3 km]
453.0 km (135.2 km) Toilets etc. noted .. east side.
[0.2 km]
453.2 km (135.0 km) Glencoe Post Office .. east side.
[16.4 km]
469.6 km (118.6 km) Signed Rest Area .. east side .. gravel bay adjacent to highway.
  Class 2- (not very suitable for o/n stay). 29° 47.23'S. 151°: 43.94'E. Hema map 25, E 9.
  Toilets, covered table and BBQ, rubbish bin3, 25m max from 100 kph highway, OK big rigs, weak CDMA.
[5.7 km]
475.3 km (112.9 km) Junction .. east side .. Gwydir Highway.
[0.1 km]
475.4 km (112.8 km) Junction .. west side .. Gwydir Highway to Inverell etc. Taking that turn to the west, Glen Innes Main Street
  next left. However, continue west another block to East Street .. turn right (north) Lions Park on the left ..
  gravel loop off road .. park adjacent.
  Class 3 to 4. 29° 44.07' S. 151° 44.06' E. Hema map 25, E 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, rubbish bins, barely OK big rigs, dump point.
[9.3 km]
484.7 km (103.5 km) Signed rest area .. west side .. Heritage Park. Sealed road to Park, then pot holed large level
  circular turning area .. large parking on grass, beware of some sections after wet weather.
  * Class 2. 29° 39.76' S. 151° 46.57' E. Hema map 25, E 9.
  Toilets, covered tables, some shade, non potable water, bush fire places, rubbish bins, 120m to highway,
  OK big rigs, no time limit, weak TV, weak CDMA, nice creek at rear.
[0.6 km]
485.3 km (102.9 km) Unsigned area .. west side. Internally signed "truck parking". Large, level grass/dirt area beside creek.
  Class 2. 29° 39.53'S. 151° 46.80'E. Hema map 25, E 10.
  Covered tables, some shade, wood fire places, rubbish bins, no time limit noted, 60m from highway, OK big rigs,
  weak TV, good CDMA. Nicer than Heritage Park, closer to creek, but technically for trucks!
[31.1 km]
516.4 km (71.8 km) Deepwater .. Young Sreet east side .. travel down one block to Severn Street .. Doug Biddle Apex Park on
  corner .. Post Office opposite. Rest area signed from south, no sign noticed from north. Park on road side.
  Class 2-. 29° 26.54'S. 151° 50.83'E. Hema map 25, D 10.
  Toilets, covered tables, no shade, WATER, BBQ, rubbish bins, OK big rigs, good CDMA.
[40.3 km].
556.7 km (31.5 km) Signed rest area, east side. Sealed road up hill to circular turning area, very difficult to find level a
  spot, smallish area just to the north of Bluff Rock.
  Class 2-. 29° 09.26' S. 152° 00.13' E. Hema map 25, C 10.
  Toilets, tables and fireplaces in 2 sheds, little shade, water at toilet, rubbbish bins, 70m max to highway, OK
  medium size rigs, good CDMA.
[10.4 km]
567.1 km (21.1 km) Park noted .. east side, covered tables, rubbish bins noted.
[1.3 km]
568.4 km (19.8 km) Junction .. west side .. opposite Info Centre (on eastern side). Travel down 300m to Showground entrance,
  right side. Caretakers house opposite .. see caretaker before entering grounds. Grassy areas, not all level.
  * Class 1 (fee). 29° 03.36'S. 152° 00.36'E. Hema map 25, C 10.
  Toilets, showers, some shade, WATER, rubbish bins, 60m to side road, OK big rigs, no apparent time limit, good TV,
  good CDMA, power, dump point, short 200m walk to supermarket.
[0.2 km]
568.6 km (19.6 km) Tenterfield Post Office.
[0.2 km]
568.8 km (19.4 km) Junction .. east side .. Bruxner Highway (town entrance) to Casino, Lismore etc.
[0.9 km]
569.7 km (18.5 km) Junction .. east side .. Bruxner Highway (northern entrance) to Casino, Lismore etc.
[4.2 km]
573.9 km (14.3 km) Junction .. west side .. Bruxner Highway to Boonshaw, Goondiwindi etc.
[14.3 km]
  588.2 km (0 km) NSW/Qld. Border at Wallangarra.

NOTE. THe following rest area is about 0.6 km north of the border and is included in this section for possible convenience.

  Signed rest area/driver reviver .. west side. Sealed parking loop in front (limited parking), more
  level parking at rear (access via side street) on grass.
  * Class 2. 28°55.29' S. 151°55.68' E. Hema map 7, K 10.
  Toilets, covered tables, little shade, threaded WATER taps, free electric BBQ, rubbish bins, 50m from highway in
  rear position, OK big rigs, good TV, weak CDMA.

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ORIGINAL NOTES: Feb. '07.   © Ron Graham 1997.