The Sunnycrest Lane Rest Area is a free camping area located very close to Byron Bay: Only 12km from Bayron on the B62 right on the Sunnycrest Lane. At the rest area there is a sign that overnight camping is prohibited, however, we never had a problem and we spent several nights at this rest area.
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During the day we drove to Byron and enjoyed the beaches. At night we drove those few kilometers to this camp spot – and never met any rangers. This rest area is a great spot to hide from rangers because it is not located at the main Pacific Highway but at the smaller freeway B62.
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This rest area has been closed. The access is gated shut and toilets have been removed. There is no place to camp anymore.