Waikerie Lookout
Waikerie Lookout
About this campsite
Waikerie Lookout provides a wonderful opportunity for relaxation and scenic exploration off the Sturt Highway, near Waikeri. With amenities like picnic tables and bins, it offers convenience for both day visitors and overnight campers. Visitors can enjoy expansive river views, find reprieve under shaded areas, and camp in specific spots suitable for tents. Its sealed circular road and parking bay ensure ease of access, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Waikerie Lookout•Holder Bottom Road, Waikerie, SA, 5330
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Is Waikerie Lookout free to camp at?
We have Waikerie Lookout in Waikerie, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Waikerie Lookout have?
Waikerie Lookout has great views across the river, overlooks holder bend, picnic tables, day rest area, no long rigs and enquire at the waikerie visitor information centre. That is the short list; 17 facilities are recorded for this site in total.
Are dogs allowed at Waikerie Lookout?
The record for Waikerie Lookout 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 Waikerie Lookout online?
We hold no online booking link for Waikerie Lookout, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Waikerie Lookout?
Waikerie Lookout sits in Waikerie, 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 Waikerie Lookout
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Great views across the river | Yes |
| Overlooks Holder Bend | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| No Long Rigs | Yes |
| Enquire at the Waikerie Visitor Information Centre | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Maximum 20 hrs | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| No Caravans | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| Yes |
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