Bodalla Forest Rest Area, Bodalla State Forest

Natural Attractions

Bodalla Forest Rest Area is located in Bodalla State Forest, just off the Princes Highway.
Towering Gums shelter Bodalla Forest Rest Area from the highway
Bodalla State Forests can accommodate caravans and campervans
a family enjoys walking along a bush track at Bodalla Forest Rest Area
Mummaga Lake Walk starts at Bodalla Forest Rest Area
An echidna hides it's face in leaf littler at Bodalla Forest Rest Area
Surrounded by tall spotted gums, Bodalla Forest Rest Area is the perfect place to stop on your South Coast highway travels. Bodalla Forest Rest Area offers ample space to park your caravan or campervan, as well as picnic tables and toilets. The Rest Area also provides access to the Mummaga Lake walking track, an easy trail that offers great views of the lake within a short distance. Take a break at seating along the track at the water's edge, where you're likely to spot native birds enjoying the lake.

A great spot for a family picnic or overnight stay in your travels. And like all NSW State Forests, your stay is absolutely free.

Information

Website

www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/bodalla-state-forest

Address

Princes Highway, New South Wales, 2545

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