Pub Camp Pacific Highway

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 03, 2024 at 17:53
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Hi Team, off to Sydney in a few days - driving without the van from Sunshine Coast. I'm intending to drive most of the day & perhaps get to Hexham. I'm going to sleep in the car....just need to find a place to freshen up & grab food. Does anyone know of any pub camps close along the way somewhere AFTER Taree that I might be able to park at & grab a pub meal & have a shower?
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Reply By: Member - Happy Explorer - Monday, Nov 04, 2024 at 13:10

Monday, Nov 04, 2024 at 13:10
Hi Stefan
No one jumping in to answer so here is my thoughts.
I would be taking a more inland route utilising the middle section of the New England Highway. Slightly longer but may even end up quicker. This is doable in a single run but you would need to make your own responsible decision on that bit. Plenty of free camps along there if you need to break your trip and rest. Food is not a problem either. You would probably find the trip so relaxing and enjoyable that you wouldn't even be looking for a shower anyway.
Just my thoughts and it would be a 'no brainer' for me.
I wish you a safe and enjoyable trip what ever you decide.
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Reply By: Nomadic Navara - Monday, Nov 04, 2024 at 14:27

Monday, Nov 04, 2024 at 14:27
Most of the service stations that have truck facilities and cafés have showers in their facilities. To be sure, ask before you fuel up.
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Reply By: Ozi M - Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 at 19:56

Tuesday, Nov 05, 2024 at 19:56
There is a big BP roadhouse past the Hexham bridge but before the start of the freeway.

It is on your right just before the freeway, it has a large truck area so it is likely to have showers and you can get meals there as well.

I don't know if Parking in the car park for sleeping is allowed.

I found the website

https://map.bp.com/en-AU/AU/gas-station/beresfield/bp-beresfield/1231
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Follow Up By: Nomadic Navara - Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024 at 07:34

Wednesday, Nov 06, 2024 at 07:34
To find the truck stops, use Petrol Spy. Look for service stations in the very small towns. If you click on the navigate button on a service station entry, that will take you to a Google map page. From there, you can look at the joint in satellite view or street view and check it out. If you are looking at not quite making Hexham then there are a couple of likely spots at Nabiac and Coolongolook.
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