Koonalda Rest Area in Border Village, SA — photo 1

Koonalda Rest Area

Border Village, SA
Free CampingTent SitePets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Koonalda Rest Area provides an opportunity for serene solitude just off the Eyre Highway. Nestled among low scrub, it offers expansive camping spots with several tracks leading into the wilderness. The area includes a sheltered picnic table and waste disposal bins. However, travelers should make their arrangements ahead of time as mobile signals are not available. It is an ideal location for those seeking quiet retreats and enjoys deep connection with nature.

There is a sheltered picnic table and bins, but no other facilities. No mobile phone signal.

How to Get There

168km west of the Nullarbor Roadhouse on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway. About 100m south of the highway.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Tent Site
Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Overnight Rest Area
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Plenty of room for any size rig
No mobile phone signal
Pets Welcome
Sheltered picnic table
Bin
Little or no useful shade
Long Rig

Location

Koonalda Rest AreaEyre Highway, Border Village, SA, 5690

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☁️
17° / 9°
💧 22%
FRI☀️
16° / 6°
SAT🌦️
17° / 8°
💧 10%
SUN🌦️
19° / 12°
💧 45%
MON🌦️
19° / 9°
💧 47%

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Fire Danger
Today
17°·54%·15km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
16°·58%·16km/h
No Rating
Sat
17°·60%·28km/h
No Rating
Estimated from forecast conditionsSA CFS

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Eyre Highway

Border Village, SA 5690

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