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Eyre Waterhole Rest Area

Streaky Bay, SA
Free CampingCaravansFire PlacePets WelcomeTent Site

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.

There is a picnic table and some nice shade, but no other facilities. Just a short walk down a path takes you to the famed waterhole where Eyre camped with his men and horses. The waterhole is only ankle deep, but as Eyre commented, it kept filling no matter how much water was removed.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Room gravel rest area with drive through configuration
Overnight Rest Area
Good mobile phone signal
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Unknown feature
Fire Place
Day Rest Area
Picnic table and shade
Free Overnight Camp
Historic site
Pets Welcome

Location

Eyre Waterhole Rest AreaFlinders Highway, Streaky Bay, SA, 5680

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️
15° / 7°
💧 59%
SUN☁️
14° / 5°
MON☁️
14° / 6°
TUE☁️
15° / 6°
💧 2%
WED☁️
16° / 4°
💧 4%

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Fire Danger
Today
15°·63%·17km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
14°·69%·9km/h
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Mon
14°·59%·12km/h
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Flinders Highway

Streaky Bay, SA 5680

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