Tenterden Reserve in Port Macdonnell, SA — photo 1

Tenterden Reserve

Port Macdonnell, SA
At a glance
Rest AreaToiletsPets WelcomeBoat RampCaravansFishing SpotBBQ

About this rest area

Tenterden Reserve is a scenic outdoor area featuring vast green spaces perfect for relaxing and recreational activities. This site offers facilities like electric BBQs, sheltered picnic tables, and a children's playground. It's an ideal location for camping and picnicking in the beauty of nature. The site also features a wide boat ramp for offshore fishing and is located in Port Macdonnell; South Australia's southernmost town known for its beautiful crashing waves and Antarctic winds.

The boat ramp is suitable for reasonably large boats that are used for offshore fishing. There is a breakwater surrounding the area, providing calm water in the vicinity. The Southern Ocean meets the coast of South Australia with a crash of breakers as the Antarctic winds lash the coast at Port Macdonnell, the southernmost town in South Australia.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Activities

Public Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Fishing
Fishing Spot

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Facilities

Children's Play Facility
BBQ
Picnic Tables

Rules & Accessibility

Pets Welcome

Other Features

Bird Watching
Birdwatching
Photo Opportunity
Day Use Area
Information
Information Board
Mobile Phone Coverage
Long Rig
Boat Ramps
Canoeing Kayaking
Large level parking area
Day Rest Area
Open Water Fishing
"Children's playground
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Public Parking
Unknown feature
Large boat ramp
Bin
Electric BBQs and picnic tables
No overnight stay

Location

Tenterden ReserveSea Parade, Port Macdonnell, SA, 5291

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Port Macdonnell, SA 5291

Tenterden Reserve