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Yalata East Number 1 Rest Area

Yalata, SA
Free CampingCaravansPets Welcome

About this campsite

Yalata East No. 1 Rest Area is a spacious, gravel drive-through rest stop with abundant shade and seclusion from nearby highways, ideal for those seeking a peaceful break amidst long drives. Despite not having facilities on-site, it guarantees good mobile phone signal. It can accommodate vehicles and rigs of all sizes, offering a comfortable pause for weary travellers.

There are no facilities here. Good mobile phone signal. Room for any size rig.

How to Get There

69km west of Penong, 22km west of the Fowlers Bay turnoff on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

No facilities
Good mobile phone signal
Mobile Phone Coverage
Day Use Area
Free Overnight Camp
Plenty of shade and tracks away from the highway
Day Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Unknown feature
Overnight Rest Area
Large level gravel drive through
Long Rig

Location

Yalata East Number 1 Rest AreaEyre Highway, Yalata, SA, 5690

Weather Forecast

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TODAY☀️
18° / 7°
FRI🌤️
19° / 7°
SAT☁️
19° / 7°
SUN☁️
20° / 9°
MON☁️
20° / 8°

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Fire Danger
Today
18°·47%·21km/h
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Tomorrow
19°·42%·19km/h
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Sat
19°·45%·22km/h
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Eyre Highway

Yalata, SA 5690