Charlton Travellers Rest Stop
The Travellers Rest complex which is situated on the Avoca River in the centre of town, provides toilet facilities (but no showers), a children's playground, picturesque picnic area with ample parking for cars, caravans and coaches. It also has eight self contained caravan ensuite sites and a free camping area.
Some interesting things to do are to view the bust of John Curtin, Australia's war time Prime Minister and listen to the audio of his association with Charlton. View the 'Big Fish' (a Kenya Broadbill Swordfish), a memento of the 2006 Commonwealth Games, a windmill and the Premier Harvester manufactured at the Charlton Foundry in the early 1900s. River heights of Charlton's worst floods are recorded beside the viewing platform over the river. This is the start of the Avoca River Walking Track.
There is a shelter with BBQ, two tables and a water tap.
Walk across the swing bridge to Gordon Park which contains another playground, the Charlton Swimming Pool, a camping ground and a statue of a swagman, carved by chainsaw artist Kevin Gilders from a stump of pine.
There is also a sheltered area with four tables ringed by plant beds and a little rose garden, wishing well, two more tables under shade and a water tap.
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Location
Cnr Davies Street and John Curtain Drive, Charlton 3525 Map
