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Tantanoola Rest Area

Tantanoola, SA

About this campsite

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.

Tantanoola Rest Area is an attractively green space, nestled comfortably between the road and railway, providing a refreshing rest point for travelers. Neighboring a hotel, this area boasts of recreational picnic tables and barbeque facilities, perfect for a leisurely break. Effortlessly merging convenience with relaxation, it has a flushing toilet system, a waste dump point, and access to water. Another added benefit is its accessibility to a Post Office/General Store, situated at the back of the rest area. This space has recently gained popularity with self-contained motor homes and RVs while keeping it off-limits for tents. With the pub now reopened, this free camping stopover guarantees comfort, complemented by the allure of its surroundings. Welcome to Tantanoola Rest Area, your trusted rest stop while on the road!

How to Get There

15km south-east of Millicent

Features & Facilities

Amenities

Toilets
Drinking Water

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans
Tent Site

Facilities

BBQ
Dump Point
Children's Play Facility
Shade
Picnic Tables

Other Features

Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Unknown feature
Day Use Area
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Dump point
Overnight Rest Area
Day Rest Area
"Children's playground
Picnic tables & BBQ
Long Rig
Opposite hotel
Maximum 48 hrs
Pets Welcome
Post Box
Free Overnight Camp

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
THU🌫️
20° / 12°
💧 25%
FRI☁️
17° / 11°
💧 18%
SAT☁️
20° / 9°
💧 5%
SUN☁️
26° / 10°
💧 19%
MON🌦️
25° / 17°
💧 69%

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