Drystone Walling Rest Area
Drystone Walling Rest Area
About this campsite
Drystone Walling Rest Area is a uniquely designed rest stop on the Flinders Highway, offering a gravel drive through space for convenient access. Besides acting as a serene break from your journey, the site also presents an informative and visually pleasing drystone wall artwork. Additional facilities include picnic tables, bins, and tracks for an exploratory stroll into the adjacent scrub. A great spot to rest, rejuvenate, and learn a bit about drystone walling.
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Drystone Walling Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Sheringa, SA, 5607
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Is Drystone Walling Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Drystone Walling Rest Area in Sheringa, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Drystone Walling Rest Area have?
Drystone Walling Rest Area has shade, level gravel drive through plus some bush tracks, free overnight camp, pets welcome, drystone walling and free camping. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.
Are dogs allowed at Drystone Walling Rest Area?
The record for Drystone Walling Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Drystone Walling Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Drystone Walling Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Drystone Walling Rest Area?
Drystone Walling Rest Area sits in Sheringa, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Drystone Walling Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Level gravel drive through plus some bush tracks | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Drystone walling | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Picnic table and bin | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
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Flinders Highway
Sheringa, SA 5607