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
Canoeing Kayaking
Large level parking area
Day Rest Area
Open Water Fishing
"Children's playground
"
Public Parking
Unknown feature
Large boat ramp
Bin
Electric BBQs and picnic tables
No overnight stay

Location

Tenterden Reserve•Sea Parade, Port Macdonnell, SA, 5291

Weather Forecast

Data from MET Norway
SAT☁️
13° / 12°
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SUN☁️
15° / 12°
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MON☁️
22° / 9°
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TUE☁️
22° / 13°
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WED🌦️
14° / 12°
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Common questions about Tenterden Reserve

What facilities does Tenterden Reserve have?

Tenterden Reserve has children's play facility, bird watching, toilets, birdwatching, public boat ramp and photo opportunity. That is the short list; 28 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Are dogs allowed at Tenterden Reserve?

The record for Tenterden Reserve 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 Tenterden Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Tenterden Reserve, 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 Tenterden Reserve?

Tenterden Reserve sits in Port Macdonnell, 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 Tenterden Reserve

Facilities recorded for Tenterden Reserve
FacilityOn site
Children's Play FacilityYes
Bird WatchingYes
ToiletsYes
BirdwatchingYes
Public Boat RampYes
Photo OpportunityYes
Day Use AreaYes
InformationYes
Information BoardYes
Mobile Phone CoverageYes
Pets WelcomeYes
Long RigYes
Boat RampYes
Canoeing KayakingYes
FishingYes
Large level parking areaYes
Day Rest AreaYes
Open Water FishingYes
"Children's playgroundYes
"Yes
CaravansYes
Fishing SpotYes
BBQYes
Public ParkingYes
Yes
Large boat rampYes
BinYes
Picnic TablesYes
Electric BBQs and picnic tablesYes
No overnight stayYes

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Port Macdonnell, SA 5291

Tenterden Reserve