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    Hughie Edwards VC Rest Area

    Hughie Edwards VC Rest Area

    Free CampsitesCanberra, Australian Capital Territory Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    May 31, 2026
    Negative

    Not suitable for a rooftop tent as it is literally on the roadside

    Anonymous
    May 30, 2026
    Positive

    Safe and clean spot. A drop toilet available and lots of parking spaces. A bit noisy and lots of light as itโ€™s right next to the highway, but was expected.

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    Teun
    May 23, 2026
    Neutral

    Noisy at night because of the cars driving by. 1 drop toilet. It has a few picnic tables (with roof), no barbecue. Good phone signal (felix). Stayed for one night. It is close to Canberra.

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    David
    May 6, 2025
    Positive

    Spent three nights here whilst exploring Canberra. Well lit, so you'll need curtains if sleeping but good for safety. Drop toilet with no seat or lid and small basin with a trickle of water to wash hands. Next to highway so quite noisy and cattle grid on side road gives off a great bang when driven over. Covered tables and chairs, WWII history and kangaroos

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    Kieran
    Apr 10, 2025
    Positive

    We stayed here for a couple of nights, it did the job. Had a drop down toilet and benches for a picnic. Had good phone service here too. Has a nice restaurant not too far away called the Eagle Hawk Hotel, great vibes.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 26, 2024
    Neutral

    Convenient for sleeping close to Canberra but noisy. Toilets and tables. Very little shade for the car.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 25, 2023
    Negative

    No water in the sink Toilet is a Hole in the Ground. Lots of noise from the higway and there is a rifle range just on the other side so there is loads of noise. Would not recomend staying here for more than 1 night

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    Anonymous
    Feb 7, 2023
    Positive

    It was nice for a rest area. For sure there a nicer spots to sleep.. But here are a many cars at night and I felt very safe (we always sleep with open doors).

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    Anonymous
    Jan 16, 2023
    Positive

    Small free camp with toilets + water tap ( no suitable for drinking). Close to the highway so noisy but good for one or few nights. Possibility to sleep in tents on the grass.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 7, 2023
    Positive

    Nice rest area very close to the highway. A bit noisy and with a lot of light, but I was happy to see that there were a lot of people resting for the night here, I felt safe. There's no water ( tap not working) and toilets are very very basic with no flushing or light.

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