Padthaway Rest Area
Padthaway Rest Area
About this rest area
Padthaway Rest Area, located in a renowned wine-growing village, offers visitors a chance to relax in a spacious, shaded space with picnic tables and accessible facilities. It's an ideal spot for day trips and diversions. In addition, the nearby shop, also functioning as a Post Office, provides various groceries, and houses a bottle shop offering a selection of local and international wines. This makes it a delightful stop for everyone from solo travelers to families.
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Padthaway Rest Area•Memorial Drive, Padthaway, SA, 5271
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What facilities does Padthaway Rest Area have?
Padthaway Rest Area has picnic tables and bins, fuel available, day use area, caravans, accessible and long rig. That is the short list; 21 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 Padthaway Rest Area?
The record for Padthaway 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 Padthaway Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Padthaway 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 Padthaway Rest Area?
Padthaway Rest Area sits in Padthaway, 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 Padthaway Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Picnic tables and bins | Yes |
| Fuel Available | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Public Phone | Yes |
| Diesel Bowser | Yes |
| Post Box | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Unleaded Petrol Bowser | Yes |
| BBQ | Yes |
| Interesting sculptures in the rest area | Yes |
| Takeaway Food | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Ice | Yes |
| Shop PO/Takeaway/Deli with fuel across the road | Yes |
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Memorial Drive
Padthaway, SA 5271