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Port Augusta West Rest Area

Port Augusta West, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

The Port Augusta West Rest Area is a convenient pit stop on the Eyre Highway, providing a flat gravel area perfect for recuperation. Despite its simplicity, visitors can relax at picnic tables and utilise the provided bins, while learning more about the Eyre Peninsula from an onsite information board. Yet, it maintains a peaceful ambiance due to minimal onsite facilities. Ideal for long road trips across vibrant Australian landscapes.

There is an information board showing details of facilities across the Eyre Peninsula. There are no other facilities here.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Information Board
Large level gravel area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Information board
Long Rig
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Day Rest Area
Strong mobile phone signal
Bin
Information
Picnic tables and bins

Location

Port Augusta West Rest AreaEyre Highway, Port Augusta West, SA, 5700

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Eyre Highway

Port Augusta West, SA 5700

Port Augusta West Rest Area

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