
Tailem Bend South Rest Area

Tailem Bend South Rest Area
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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.
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Tailem Bend South Rest Area•Princes Highway, Tailem Bend, SA, 5259
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Princes Highway
Tailem Bend, SA 5259
Tailem Bend South Rest Area
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