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Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area

Cocklebiddy, WA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeTent Site

About this campsite

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area is a spacious space off the Eyre Highway geared towards travelers with large rigs. It offers roomy, level gravel surfaces that can accommodate vehicles of any size. The area, while not equipped with facilities, does provide bins for waste disposal. The secluded trails leading into the scrub offer a touch of nature and a bit of shade, creating a restful space away from roadway noise. Note that the area does not have strong mobile phone reception, making it a perfect spot for guests seeking undisturbed rest.

There are tracks leading into the scrub away from the highway, with a little shade available. Bins, but no other facilities. There is no mobile phone reception here.

How to Get There

17km east of Cocklebiddy, 73km west of Madura on either side of Eyre Highway. 1km east of Eyre Bird Observatory turnoff.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Overnight Rest Area
Bins
A little shade
Bin
Level gravel drivethrough
No mobile phone reception
Tracks leading away from the highway
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature

Location

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area•Eyre Highway, Cocklebiddy, WA, 6443

Common questions about Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area

Is Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area free to camp at?

We have Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area in Cocklebiddy, WA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area have?

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area has day rest area, caravans, free camping, day use area, overnight rest area and bins. That is the short list; 16 facilities are recorded for this site in total. 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 Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area?

The record for Moonera Tank Eastbound 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 Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area?

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area sits in Cocklebiddy, WA. 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 Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Day Rest AreaYes
CaravansYes
Free CampingYes
Day Use AreaYes
Overnight Rest AreaYes
BinsYes
A little shadeYes
BinYes
Level gravel drivethroughYes
Pets WelcomeYes
No mobile phone receptionYes
Tracks leading away from the highwayYes
Tent SiteYes
Long RigYes
Free Overnight CampYes
ShadeYes
Yes

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Free camp — fee unconfirmed

We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go

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Listed as a free camp — we have not confirmed the fee with the operator
Councils and new owners do bring in fees, so ring ahead or check signage
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Eyre Highway

Cocklebiddy, WA 6443

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area

Free · no booking needed