
Port Augusta West Rest Area

Port Augusta West Rest Area
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.
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Port Augusta West Rest Area•Eyre 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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