Ayrshire Hills Rest Area – Corfield

The Ayrshire Hills Rest Area is a stunning and essential free 24-hour stopover for travellers on the Landsborough Highway, offering a safe haven in the vast, open plains of outback Queensland between Winton and Kynuna. What sets this rest area apart is its elevated position, which provides breathtaking, panoramic views of the surrounding ancient landscape, known as ‘Jump-Up’ country. It’s more than just a place to park; it’s a scenic lookout where you can truly appreciate the immense scale and stark beauty of the region. The site offers a large, bitumen and gravel area with ample space for all vehicle types, including the largest rigs, to pull over for a break or an overnight stay. The facilities are basic but functional, with toilets and sheltered picnic tables provided, making it suitable for a comfortable stop. For self-contained travellers, it’s an ideal spot to spend the night. The main attraction is the scenery itself—watching the colours of the landscape change during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset is a truly magical experience. At night, the complete absence of light pollution reveals a brilliant canopy of stars. This rest area is a vital point for fatigue management on a long and remote stretch of road and offers a memorable outback experience that captures the heart and soul of Australia’s dinosaur country.

Site Information

• Location: On the Landsborough Highway, approximately 70 km northwest of Winton.
• Site Suitable For: All vehicle types, including big rigs.
• Road Access: Sealed highway.
• Site Surface: Bitumen and gravel.
• Camping Permitted: Yes, this is a free 24-hour maximum stay rest area.
• Maximum Overnight Stays: 24 hours.
• Facilities: Toilets, rubbish bins. No showers or power.
• Picnic Tables: Yes, sheltered tables are available.
• Potable Water: No. Bring your own drinking water.
• Mobile Phone Coverage: Very limited to non-existent. A Telstra signal may be intermittently available.
• TV Reception: No.
• Onsite Public Toilets: Yes.
• Rubbish Bins: Yes.
• Open Fires: Prohibited.
• Generator Use: Permitted, with considerate use for other travellers.
• Number of Sites Available: Large open area with no defined sites.
• Essentials to Bring: It is best to be fully self-contained with water, power, and shower facilities.
• Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are permitted on a leash.
• Fishing: No.
• Short Walks: Informal walks around the lookout area to take in the spectacular views.

Local Amenities

This is a very remote location. The nearest towns with services are Winton (south-east) and Kynuna (north-west).

• Local Pubs:
  • The Blue Heeler Hotel, Kynuna (approx. 95 km)
  • The Gregory Hotel, Winton (approx. 70 km)
  • The Tattersalls Hotel, Winton (approx. 70 km)
• Places to Eat:
  • The local pubs in Kynuna and Winton serve meals.
• Local Attractions:
  • The stunning outback scenery (onsite)
  • Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum (near Winton)
  • Waltzing Matilda Centre (Winton)
  • Dinosaur Stampede National Monument (Lark Quarry, south of Winton)
• Nearest Caravan Parks:
  • Matilda Country Tourist Park, Winton (approx. 70 km)
  • Pelican Waterhole Caravan Park, Winton (approx. 70 km)
• Next Free Camps:
  • Long Waterhole, Winton (donation camp, approx. 75 km)
  • Other basic rest areas along the highway.
• Nearest Dump Points:
  • Public dump points are available in Winton and Kynuna.
• Nearest Petrol Station:
  • Available in Winton and Kynuna. Ensure you have sufficient fuel.
• Drinking Water Resupply:
  • Available in Winton.
• Public Toilets:
  • Available onsite.

Seasonal Weather Forecast

This region has a hot semi-arid climate, with extremely hot summers and mild, dry winters with cool nights.