Found this great free camp near Mackay.
26kms South of Mackay, eastern side of Bruce Highway.
1.5 kms off the highway, plenty of room for big rigs.
Photo by Bob and Annette Howard
Over Night – Rest Area
Features an Enormous Boab Tree (est 1500 – 2000 years old)
Shade – Tables, chairs and Bar-B-Que
Level Gravel area at rear
Open area – Drive Through configuration easily arranged
Plenty of room – Big Rigs OK
Pets OK?
Close to road (Noise/traffic minimal)
More information
Found this great article by Solo Steve CLICK HERE
Where is the Big Boab Roadside Rest Area?
About 250kms East of Broome – Western Australia
60km east of the Derby Turnoff,
156km west of the Fitzroy Crossing on the northern side of Great Northern Highway