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Watraba Rest Area

Watraba, SA

About this campsite

Watraba Rest Area is a convenient stop along the Eyre Highway, 47km west of Ceduna. Its level gravel staging offers enough room for any size of vehicle. Though the amenities are basic, including bins and a picnic table, it's surrounded by nature, offering respite and tranquility. Additionally, it affords a weak, yet functional mobile phone signal, keeping you connected in this remote place. With shaded areas, it's the ideal spot for a break on your journey or a picnic amidst quietude.

There are bins and a picnic table, but no other facilities. Room for any size rig. Some shade. There is a weak variable mobile phone signal.

How to Get There

47 km west of Ceduna on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway

Features & Facilities

Accommodation Types

Free Camping
Caravans

Facilities

Shade

Other Features

Some shade
Free Overnight Camp
Pets Welcome
Weak mobile phone signal
Overnight Rest Area
Bins & picnic table
Unknown feature
Bin
Mobile Phone Coverage
Level gravel drive through
Day Use Area
Long Rig
Day Rest Area

Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo
TODAY🌦️
23° / 15°
💧 25%
THU🌫️
23° / 12°
FRI☁️
23° / 15°
💧 10%
SAT☁️
28° / 17°
💧 18%
SUN☁️
33° / 20°
💧 15%

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Fire Danger
Low–Moderate
Today
23°·48%·16km/h
Low–Moderate
Tomorrow
23°·51%·18km/h
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Fri
23°·58%·16km/h
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