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Head Of Bight Turnoff Rest Area

Yalata, SA
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

The Head of Bight Turnoff Rest Area is conveniently located for explorers embarking on day trips to the spectacular Head of Bight. Offering plenty of space, this gravel drive through area welcomes all size of vehicles. Although it doesn't offer amenities like shade or bins, its potential mobile phone signal makes it a convenient stop-off. Take advantage of this spacious rest area to pause, regroup, and prepare for your adventures in the stunning Australian outdoors.

There is nothing here except space. Plenty of room for any size rig and a useful spot to leave the rig if you wish to visit Head Of Bight for a day trip. There is no shade here and no bins. There is some mobile phone signal but it can vary and you may have to move around to find the best spot.

How to Get There

69km west of Penong, 22km west of the Fowlers Bay turnoff on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Large level gravel drive through
Unknown feature
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
No facilities or shade
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Free Overnight Camp
Day Use Area
Some mobile phone signal

Location

Head Of Bight Turnoff Rest AreaEyre Highway, Yalata, SA, 5690

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
18° / 7°
FRI🌤️
19° / 7°
SAT☁️
19° / 7°
SUN☁️
20° / 9°
MON☁️
20° / 8°

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Fire Danger
Today
18°·47%·21km/h
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Tomorrow
19°·42%·19km/h
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Sat
19°·45%·22km/h
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Eyre Highway

Yalata, SA 5690