Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
About this campsite
The Eyre Waterhole Rest Area, located on the Flinders Highway near Streaky Bay, offers travelers a spacious area shaded with a picnic table. This historic site, where famous explorer John Eyre camped, invites you to follow in his footsteps. Plus, a short scenic walk leads you to the unique, ever-filling waterhole that he discovered. Enjoy a stay steeped in history, nature, and unparalleled serenity.
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Eyre Waterhole Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Streaky Bay, SA, 5680
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Is Eyre Waterhole Rest Area free to camp at?
Yes. Eyre Waterhole Rest Area in Streaky Bay, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: shade, room gravel rest area with drive through configuration, caravans and overnight rest area.
What facilities does Eyre Waterhole Rest Area have?
Eyre Waterhole Rest Area has shade, room gravel rest area with drive through configuration, caravans, overnight rest area, good mobile phone signal and day use area. That is the short list; 17 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Eyre Waterhole Rest Area?
The record for Eyre Waterhole 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 Eyre Waterhole Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Eyre Waterhole 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 Eyre Waterhole Rest Area?
Eyre Waterhole Rest Area sits in Streaky Bay, 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 Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Shade | Yes |
| Room gravel rest area with drive through configuration | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Good mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Fire Place | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Picnic table and shade | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Historic site | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
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No booking needed — first come, first served
Free campsite — no booking needed, sites are first come, first served.
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Flinders Highway
Streaky Bay, SA 5680