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Port Arthur SA Rest Area

Port Arthur, SA
Free CampingCaravans

About this campsite

The Port Arthur SA Rest Area offers visitors a spacious environment to pause their journey, located near the scenic Clinton Conservation Park. With generous shade and room for large vehicles, it's an ideal stop for travellers. Although facilities are limited, the convenience of picnic tables is provided. The rest area's proximity to the conservation park presents wonderful walking trails and opportunities for birdwatching, creating a pleasurable respite from the road.

There are some picnic tables, but no other facilities. Plenty of room for large rigs. The rest area is close to the road. The adjacent Clinton Conservation Area provides some pleasant walking and birdwatching opportunities. Pets, fires and camping are not allowed in this area.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Other Features

Walking and birdwatching
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Long Rig
Day Rest Area
Walking
Free Overnight Camp
Bird Watching
Views to the gulf
Adjacent to Clinton Conservation Park
Nice shade
Day Use Area
Mobile Phone Coverage

Location

Port Arthur SA Rest AreaYorke Highway, Port Arthur, SA, 5572

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☀️
14° / 6°
MON☁️
14° / 4°
TUE☁️
16° / 7°
💧 2%
WED☁️
16° / 5°
💧 2%
THU☁️
15° / 5°
💧 12%

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Fire Danger
Today
14°·57%·6km/h
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Tomorrow
14°·58%·12km/h
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Tue
16°·53%·11km/h
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Yorke Highway

Port Arthur, SA 5572

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