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Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area

Tailem Bend, SA
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Rest AreaPets WelcomeAccessibleToiletsCaravans

About this rest area

The Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area offers convenient day rest facilities with spacious parking suitable for caravans and large rigs. Located proximity to multiple shops, it promises convenience and variety. The site also hosts an information centre and museum in the historical railway station building, offering a unique glimpse into railway heritage and memorabilia from the past. Accessible and educational, this rest area is therefore suited for travel breaks of numerous interests.

The Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area is an ideal stopover for travelers offering ample parking facilities even for caravans and large vehicles. It houses the information centre in a historic railway station building which adds a unique charm. A museum within the premises provides a glimpse into the past with a collection of ancient rail equipment and various old-world artifacts. Alongside convenience, its location across a row of shops, including a laundry, allows ease of access to essential services making your journey comfortable and seamless. It's a fusion of convenience, history, and service, enhancing your travel experience.

How to Get There

Adjacent to railway station.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets
Public Phone

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Children's Play Facility

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome
Accessible

Other Features

Mobile Phone Coverage
Picnic tables & bins
Day Use Area
Rail Museum and Information centre
Long Rig
Parking for large rigs & caravans
Park with playground
Information
Opposite shops including laundry
Unknown feature
cafe & bakery
Bin
Day Rest Area

Location

Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area•Railway Terrace, Tailem Bend, SA, 5259

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
TUE🌦️
26° / 14°
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WED☁️
26° / 12°
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THU☁️
32° / 14°
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FRI🌧️
28° / 21°
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SAT🌧️
20° / 15°
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Common questions about Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area

What facilities does Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area have?

Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area has mobile phone coverage, picnic tables & bins, day use area, rail museum and information centre, long rig and pets welcome. That is the short list; 19 facilities are recorded for this site in total.

Are dogs allowed at Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area?

The record for Tailem Bend Information Centre 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 Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area?

Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area sits in Tailem Bend, 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 Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area

Facilities recorded for Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area
FacilityOn site
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Picnic tables & binsYes
Day Use AreaYes
Rail Museum and Information centreYes
Long RigYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Parking for large rigs & caravansYes
AccessibleYes
Park with playgroundYes
ToiletsYes
CaravansYes
InformationYes
Opposite shops including laundryYes
Yes
Picnic TablesYes
Public PhoneYes
cafe & bakeryYes
Children's Play FacilityYes
BinYes
Day Rest AreaYes

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Railway Terrace

Tailem Bend, SA 5259

Tailem Bend Information Centre Rest Area