The Yelgun Rest Area is about 25km North of Byron Bay. It is quite a luxurious camping area, where you can stay in your van at no cost. Be aware that there are signs, saying that it is prohibited to camp. Anyways, it is a rest area, so you can always nap for a few hours, before driving on or driving back and forth to Byron Bay. Therefore it is “ranger save” as long as you are not permanently camping on this rest area.
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The camp spot offers nice toilets and BBQs, hell there is even a playground for kids (and young adults 🙂 ). You can easily sleep here without having to worry about the ranger. You are also close to the town of “South Golden Beach”.
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Find the exact location, directions and a street view photo below.
