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Sandy Way Rest Area

Petermann, NT
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingDrinking WaterBBQPets WelcomeCaravans

About this campsite

Sandy Way Rest Area is a spacious, open environment along Lassiter Highway, ideal for overnight stays, especially for large rigs. Campers can set up amidst majestic sand dunes, offering a unique outdoors experience. While vegetation is limited to low scrub, the lack of shade contributes to the desert-like charm of the place. Visitors might find the location's raw, uninhibited beauty captivating. Experience an authentic encounter with nature at Sandy Way Rest Area.

The Sandy Way Rest Area is a spacious, accessible site located along the Lassiter Highway. Offering various camping opportunities amongst picturesque sand dunes, it's an ideal stopover for those in larger vehicles due to its ample parking space. Despite the lack of shade with only low scrub vegetation, this rest area provides a unique outdoor experience under wide-open skies. Aimed at those embracing the camping lifestyle, the Sandy Way Rest Area invites visitors on a journey of discovering landscapes, fostering tranquility, and encountering elements in their raw form.

How to Get There

136km west of Eridunda on the southern side of the Lassiter Highway.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Free Overnight Camp
Mobile Phone Coverage
Camp areas among the sand dunes
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area

Location

Sandy Way Rest AreaLasseter Highway, Petermann, NT, 0872

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within 50km

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Lasseter Highway

Petermann, NT 0872

Sandy Way Rest Area

Free · no booking needed