Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area in Cocklebiddy, WA — photo 1

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area

Cocklebiddy, WA
Free CampingCaravansPets WelcomeTent Site

About this campsite

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area is a spacious space off the Eyre Highway geared towards travelers with large rigs. It offers roomy, level gravel surfaces that can accommodate vehicles of any size. The area, while not equipped with facilities, does provide bins for waste disposal. The secluded trails leading into the scrub offer a touch of nature and a bit of shade, creating a restful space away from roadway noise. Note that the area does not have strong mobile phone reception, making it a perfect spot for guests seeking undisturbed rest.

There are tracks leading into the scrub away from the highway, with a little shade available. Bins, but no other facilities. There is no mobile phone reception here.

How to Get There

17km east of Cocklebiddy, 73km west of Madura on either side of Eyre Highway. 1km east of Eyre Bird Observatory turnoff.

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping
Tent Site

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Day Rest Area
Day Use Area
Overnight Rest Area
Bins
A little shade
Bin
Level gravel drivethrough
Pets Welcome
No mobile phone reception
Tracks leading away from the highway
Long Rig
Free Overnight Camp
Unknown feature

Location

Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest AreaEyre Highway, Cocklebiddy, WA, 6443

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY☀️
22° / 9°
FRI☁️
24° / 11°
SAT☁️
24° / 14°
💧 2%
SUN🌦️
18° / 13°
💧 10%
MON☁️
19° / 12°
💧 12%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
22°·27%·22km/h
No Rating
Tomorrow
24°·25%·25km/h
Low–Moderate
Sat
24°·19%·30km/h
Low–Moderate
Estimated from forecast conditionsDFES WA

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Eyre Highway

Cocklebiddy, WA 6443