Lake McIntyre in Millicent, SA — photo 1

Lake McIntyre

Millicent, SA
At a glance
Rest AreaNo PetsCaravansAccessibleToiletsBBQ

About this rest area

Lake McIntyre is an exquisitely transformed quarry transformed into a man-made lake, home to a thriving bird habitat, and breeding ground. The site boasts a 500m walking track with bird hides and viewing platforms for a closer look at nature. Entertainment amenities like picnic areas fitted with BBQs and picnic tables are available for visitors. Beautifully landscaped native gardens ornament the surrounding natural environment. Ample parking is available, with space for buses and caravans.

This magnificent recreation area has a 500m walking track around the lake with bird hides and viewing platforms. There are well cared for native gardens beautifully landscaped to complement the natural environment that has been created here. There is plenty of parking and room for buses and caravans to park and turn.

What this place offers

Amenities

Hot Showers
Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade
BBQ

Rules & Accessibility

No Pets
Accessible

Other Features

Picnic area with free gas BBQs and picnic tables
Prolific birdlife and numerous native trees
Information Board
Magnificent lake and bird habitat
Accessible toiltes
Walking
Unknown feature
Turning space for big rigs and caravans
Information
Bird Watching
Please take your rubbish with you
Day Use Area
Interpretive centre with information boards
Long Rig
Walking trail with bridge - wheelchair access
No Swimming
Bird hides and viewing platforms
Place of Interest
Mobile Phone Coverage
Free to the public. Open 8am to sunset
Photo Opportunity
Day Rest Area

Location

Lake McIntyre•Saleyards Road, Millicent, SA, 5280

Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌧️
14° / 10°
💧 100%
MON🌦️
14° / 9°
💧 61%
TUE🌦️
15° / 6°
💧 63%
WED🌦️
16° / 10°
💧 31%
THU☁️
18° / 10°
💧 8%

Common questions about Lake McIntyre

What facilities does Lake McIntyre have?

Lake McIntyre has picnic area with free gas bbqs and picnic tables, picnic tables, prolific birdlife and numerous native trees, information board, magnificent lake and bird habitat and accessible toiltes. That is the short list; 27 facilities are recorded for this site in total.

Are dogs allowed at Lake McIntyre?

No. The record for Lake McIntyre lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.

Can you book Lake McIntyre online?

We hold no online booking link for Lake McIntyre, 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 Lake McIntyre?

Lake McIntyre sits in Millicent, 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 Lake McIntyre

Facilities recorded for Lake McIntyre
FacilityOn site
Picnic area with free gas BBQs and picnic tablesYes
Picnic TablesYes
No PetsYes
Prolific birdlife and numerous native treesYes
Information BoardYes
Magnificent lake and bird habitatYes
Accessible toiltesYes
WalkingYes
Yes
CaravansYes
Turning space for big rigs and caravansYes
InformationYes
AccessibleYes
Bird WatchingYes
Please take your rubbish with youYes
Day Use AreaYes
Interpretive centre with information boardsYes
Long RigYes
Walking trail with bridge - wheelchair accessYes
Hot ShowersYes
ShadeYes
No SwimmingYes
Bird hides and viewing platformsYes
Place of InterestYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Free to the public. Open 8am to sunsetYes
ToiletsYes
Photo OpportunityYes
BBQYes
Day Rest AreaYes

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Saleyards Road

Millicent, SA 5280

Lake McIntyre