Hillsea Rest Area

Sheringa, SA

Hillsea Rest Area

Sheringa, SA

Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Hillsea Rest Area offers a convenient stop on the Flinders Highway, opposite Hillsea Station. This small, level gravel area allows for a seamless drive through. Although modest in size, its design eliminates any issues with turning. It offers a perfect spot for travelers to rest and rejuvenate before continuing on their journey. Enjoy the tranquility and refreshed feeling when pausing at the Hillsea Rest Area.

There is only limited room at this location, but being drive through, there are no problems with turning.

How to Get There

One way traffic in rest area eastbound

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Shade

Other Features

No useful mobile phone signal

Free Overnight Camp

Bin

Picnic table and bin

Overnight Rest Area

Pets Welcome

Day Use Area

Unknown feature

Day Rest Area

Small gravel drive through

Some shade

Location

Hillsea Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Sheringa, SA, 5607

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