Padthaway Rest Area

Padthaway, SA

Padthaway Rest Area

Padthaway, SA

At a glance

Rest AreaCaravansAccessiblePets WelcomeToiletsBBQ

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.

The Padthaway Rest Area offers an expanse of grassy spaces for day-rest, complete with shaded picnic tables and amenities such as easily accessible toilets. It is an ideal spot for a refreshing break or spontaneous picnic. In addition to that, the rest area is strategically located near the village shop and Post Office, which not only provides a wide variety of groceries including treats for your walk but also operates as a bottle shop with a selection of beverages. All in the heart of the renowned Padthaway village, famous globally for its scintillating wine district. Here's your opportunity to explore the richness of vineyards or simply recharge before hitting the road again.

What this place offers

Amenities

Public Phone

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

BBQ

Shade

Ice

Rules & Accessibility

Accessible

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Unknown feature

Picnic tables and bins

Fuel Available

Day Use Area

Long Rig

Diesel Bowser

Post Box

Unleaded Petrol Bowser

Interesting sculptures in the rest area

Takeaway Food

Mobile Phone Coverage

Day Rest Area

Shop PO/Takeaway/Deli with fuel across the road

Location

Padthaway Rest Area•Memorial Drive, Padthaway, SA, 5271

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Common questions about Padthaway Rest Area

Is Padthaway Rest Area free to camp at?

Yes. Padthaway Rest Area in Padthaway, SA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. Facilities on site: picnic tables and bins, fuel available, day use area and caravans.

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. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

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

Facilities recorded for 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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