Tantanoola Rest Area

Tantanoola, SA

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Tantanoola Rest Area

Tantanoola, SA

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Free CampingBBQToiletsDrinking WaterCaravansDump pointDump PointTent SitePets Welcome

About this campsite

Tantanoola Rest Area is a welcoming overnight spot for self-contained motor homes and RVs, offering ideal amenities such as a flushing toilet, a dump point, and access to water. Set amid grassy surrounds and shady trees, it boasts a BBQ area and picnic tables to make your stay pleasurable. Nearby, you will find a convenient Post Office/General Store for any supplies needed. Enticingly located opposite a hotel, this site is perfect for quick stops or for a longer break. However, note that tent camping is not permitted.

Tantanoola Rest Area is an attractively green space, nestled comfortably between the road and railway, providing a refreshing rest point for travelers. Neighboring a hotel, this area boasts of recreational picnic tables and barbeque facilities, perfect for a leisurely break. Effortlessly merging convenience with relaxation, it has a flushing toilet system, a waste dump point, and access to water. Another added benefit is its accessibility to a Post Office/General Store, situated at the back of the rest area. This space has recently gained popularity with self-contained motor homes and RVs while keeping it off-limits for tents. With the pub now reopened, this free camping stopover guarantees comfort, complemented by the allure of its surroundings. Welcome to Tantanoola Rest Area, your trusted rest stop while on the road!

How to Get There

15km south-east of Millicent

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Free Camping

Caravans

Tent Site

Facilities

BBQ

Dump Point

Children's Play Facility

Shade

Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bin

Mobile Phone Coverage

Unknown feature

Day Use Area

Dump point

Overnight Rest Area

Day Rest Area

"Children's playground

Picnic tables & BBQ

Long Rig

Opposite hotel

Maximum 48 hrs

Post Box

Free Overnight Camp

Location

Tantanoola Rest Area•Railway Terrace East, Tantanoola, SA, 5280

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