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Tailem Bend South Rest Area

Tailem Bend, SA
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingPets WelcomeCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Tailem Bend South Rest Area is a serene location nestled among young pine trees and mallee offering refreshing shade. The circular gravel rest area provides a place to unwind, located parallel to the highway. It offers an adjacent conservation area that invites visitors to explore and enjoy bushwalking. With its abounding nature, it provides a peaceful break from the road, despite occasional traffic noise.

Tailem Bend South Rest Area is a naturally inviting retreat nestled amidst young pine trees and mallee, providing much-needed shade. Aesthetically engaging, it is a circular, gravel rest area adjacent to a bitumen strip parallel to the highway. Travellers should be attentive, as its serene setting may cause it to be overlooked. Occasionally, traffic noise could be overheard, but this is mitigated to an extent by the surrounding trees. Undoubtedly, a key attraction of this area is the neighbouring conservation space. Visitors here can relish the opportunity to explore the natural landscape further through invigorating bushwalks. Overall, Tailem Bend South Rest Area offers a combination of relaxation and adventure, making it a must-visit for road trippers and nature enthusiasts.

How to Get There

4.4km south-west of the junction of Dukes Highway and Princes Highway on north-western side of the Princes Highway.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
Day Rest Area
Bin
Circular gravel rest area
Mobile Phone Coverage
Picnic table & bin
Walking
Overnight Rest Area
Bushwalking in conservation area

Location

Tailem Bend South Rest AreaPrinces Highway, Tailem Bend, SA, 5259

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Princes Highway

Tailem Bend, SA 5259

Tailem Bend South Rest Area

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