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Hillsea Rest Area

Sheringa, SA

About this campsite

Hillsea Rest Area offers a convenient stop on the Flinders Highway, opposite Hillsea Station. This small, level gravel area allows for a seamless drive through. Although modest in size, its design eliminates any issues with turning. It offers a perfect spot for travelers to rest and rejuvenate before continuing on their journey. Enjoy the tranquility and refreshed feeling when pausing at the Hillsea Rest Area.

There is only limited room at this location, but being drive through, there are no problems with turning.

How to Get There

One way traffic in rest area eastbound

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Caravans
Free Camping

Facilities

Picnic Tables
Shade

Other Features

No useful mobile phone signal
Free Overnight Camp
Bin
Picnic table and bin
Overnight Rest Area
Pets Welcome
Day Use Area
Unknown feature
Day Rest Area
Small gravel drive through
Some shade

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
21° / 17°
💧 23%
THU🌫️
21° / 15°
FRI☁️
23° / 15°
💧 5%
SAT☁️
24° / 17°
💧 9%
SUN☁️
30° / 18°
💧 18%

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21°·65%·16km/h
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Tomorrow
21°·62%·18km/h
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Fri
23°·54%·20km/h
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