Sutton Park Rest Area
Sutton Park Rest Area is a day use roadside rest area on the Great Western Highway at Blackheath. Its most notable feature is its spot directly opposite the railway line, which makes it a good stop for train watching. The site also has toilets, drinking water, shaded picnic tables and a BBQ.
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Facilities at Sutton Park Rest Area
Sutton Park Rest Area has picnic tables set in shade and a BBQ, so travellers can cook and eat a meal during a stop on the Great Western Highway. Sutton Park Rest Area has a toilet block, drinking water and rubbish bins, and mobile phone coverage is available on site. Sutton Park Rest Area is listed as accessible for visitors with mobility needs.
Facilities at Sutton Park Rest Area
Visitor tips for Sutton Park Rest Area
- ✓Expect some traffic noise from the highway during your stop.
- ✓Pack warm clothing in winter, as the area gets very cold and snow is possible.
- ✓Bring binoculars or a camera if you plan to watch trains.
Getting to Sutton Park Rest Area
113 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath NSW 2785. The rest area is on your right when approaching Blackheath heading west on the Great Western Highway. Parking is adequate, with plenty of room, and caravans and long rigs can access the site.
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Are there toilets at Sutton Park Rest Area?
Yes, there is a toilet block on site.
Can I camp overnight at Sutton Park Rest Area?
No, camping is not permitted, and anyone who stays overnight does so at their own risk.
Can caravans stop at Sutton Park Rest Area?
Yes, the site takes caravans and long rigs.
Is Sutton Park Rest Area accessible for people with mobility issues?
It is listed as an accessible site.
Is there a BBQ at Sutton Park Rest Area?
Yes, a BBQ and shaded picnic tables are available for a meal stop.