Tantanoola Rest Area
Tantanoola Rest Area
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Tantanoola Rest Area is a welcoming overnight spot for self-contained motor homes and RVs, offering ideal amenities such as a flushing toilet, a dump point, and access to water. Set amid grassy surrounds and shady trees, it boasts a BBQ area and picnic tables to make your stay pleasurable. Nearby, you will find a convenient Post Office/General Store for any supplies needed. Enticingly located opposite a hotel, this site is perfect for quick stops or for a longer break. However, note that tent camping is not permitted.
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Tantanoola Rest Area•Railway Terrace East, Tantanoola, SA, 5280
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Railway Terrace East
Tantanoola, SA 5280