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Long Island Rest Area

Coorong, SA
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Rest AreaPets Welcome

About this rest area

The Long Island Rest Area is a convenient spot for travelers to take a break during their journeys. It has a spacious layout and drive-through configuration, making it accessible for all types of vehicles. The rest area is beautifully nestled among low scrubby dunes next to the Princes Highway, offering a scenic and relaxing atmosphere. With its well-maintained surfaces and easy access, it offers the perfect respite for long-haul travelers.

Situated alongside the scenic Princes Highway, the Long Island Rest Area provides a day rest sanctuary in a drive-through style. Boasting a sloping bitumen surface, the site nestles amidst low, scrubby dunes offering a peaceful break from the journey. A refuge catering to travelers, it's not just a rest stop, but an essential part of your holistic travel experience. Embrace the opportunity to recharge amidst nature's bounty at Long Island Rest Area.

How to Get There

Proceed to waypoint, 67km north of Kingston SE and 18km south of Salt Creek. Turn west onto dirt road and follow south-west for 3km to campground. Good accessible road.

What this place offers

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Unknown feature

Location

Long Island Rest Area•Princes Highway, Coorong, SA, 5264

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TODAY☀️
21° / 20°
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MON☁️
27° / 18°
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TUE🌦️
24° / 16°
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WED☁️
19° / 15°
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THU☁️
27° / 14°
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Common questions about Long Island Rest Area

What facilities does Long Island Rest Area have?

Long Island Rest Area has picnic tables, mobile phone coverage, day rest area, day use area and pets welcome. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Long Island Rest Area?

The record for Long Island Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.

Can you book Long Island Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Long Island Rest Area, 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 Long Island Rest Area?

Long Island Rest Area sits in Coorong, 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 Long Island Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Long Island Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Picnic TablesYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Day Use AreaYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Yes

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Princes Highway

Coorong, SA 5264

Long Island Rest Area