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C. L. Alexander National Trust Museum: depicts early pioneer history in an old timber schoolroom; open 10–11am Wed, 2.30–4.30pm Sun or by appt; West Tce; (08) 8688 2760. Rotunda Art Gallery: local art display and a fantastic mural on the outside of the rotunda; open 10am–12pm Mon and Wed or by appt; Tumby Tce; (08) 8688 2678. Excell Blacksmith and Engineering Workshop Museum: original workshop and equipment dating from the early 1900s; open 1.30–4.30pm 4th Sun each month, or by appt; Barraud St; (08) 8688 2101. Mangrove boardwalk: 70 m walkway with interpretive signs explaining ecology of mangroves; Berryman St. Fishing: from the recreational jetty, beach, rocks or boats (hire and charters available).

Koppio Smithy Museum The early 1900s come to life in this extensive National Trust museum in the Koppio Hills. Consisting of the restored Blacksmith's Shop (1903), historic log cottage 'Glenleigh' (1893) and schoolrooms, the museum houses an eclectic collection of Aboriginal artefacts, early pioneer furniture, firearms and early machinery. Closed Mon; 30 km SW. Trinity Haven Scenic Drive: travels south from town along the coast and offers scenic coastal views and secluded beaches and bays. Island Lookout Tower and Reserve: views of town, coast and islands. Enjoy a picnic in the reserve; Harvey Dr; 3 km S. Lipson Cove: popular spot for anglers. Walk to the coastal sanctuary on Lipson Island at low tide; 10 km NE. Ponta and Cowleys beaches: fishing catches include snapper and bream; 15 km NE. Moody Tanks: State Heritage–listed water-storage tanks once used to service passing steam trains; 30 km W. Cummins: rich rail heritage celebrated each Apr at the World Championship Kalamazoo Classic; 37 km NW. Port Neill: an old port town with a safe beach for fishing and watersports. Also Ramsay Bicentennial Gardens, and vintage vehicles at Vic and Jill Fauser's Living Museum. Port Neill Lookout, nearby, provides fantastic views of the coast; 42 km NE. Sir Joseph Banks Group Conservation Park: comprising around 20 islands and reefs, this park is a breeding area for migrating coastal birds and the Australian sea lion colony at Dangerous Reef; boat access is from Tumby Bay, Port Lincoln and 250 m north of Lipson Cove.

Coffin Bay 74 km

When it comes to big bruisers, yellowtail kingfish are up near the top of the list. Fishing with live bait set under a balloon, you watch as the balloon starts to move across the surface of the water, a sign of nervous... Find out more

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Wedge Island 91 km

Wedge Island is one of a number of small islands making up the Gambier Group, about 19 nautical miles west of the southern toe of the Yorke Peninsula. Viewed from the sea it is easy to see how the island got its name... Find out more

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Neptune Islands 96 km

Ever wondered where the filming was done for one of those documentaries where divers film great white sharks from the safety of underwater cages? One of the most popular areas for that sort of adventure is around South... Find out more

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West Coast 116 km

Head to Innes National Park, at the southern end of Yorke Peninsula, to find two noteworthy places for anglers. The first is Pandalowie Bay where boats can be launched and, north of this, Browns Beach. The latter is well... Find out more

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Marion Bay 125 km

Situated at the bottom of the Yorke Peninsula, Marion Bay is angler central and offers access to spectacular offshore and beach fishing. Southern beaches from Marion Bay east to Troubridge, such as Butlers, provide top... Find out more

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Wallaroo 149 km

The small SA seaport of Wallaroo, north of Moonta, offers an excellent base for anglers wanting to catch big snapper, King George whiting, Australian salmon and yellowtail kingfish. Many of the reef systems are close to... Find out more

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Ardrossan 167 km

Located on the east side of the Yorke Peninsula, Ardrossan is bountiful water just 150 km west of Adelaide, so is a popular weekend fishing destination. Looking out on the long pier at Ardrossan, it’s striking how... Find out more

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Port Broughton 190 km

Port Broughton is a favourite destination for anglers wanting to fish from charter boats. The boat ramp in the sheltered harbour is next to a small pier complex and is popular for small fish including salmon, Tommy ruff,... Find out more

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Whyalla 203 km

Whyalla is snapper central for anglers. Every Easter the Australian Snapper Championships are based here and the top ten snapper weighed in are always over 10 kg. As you would expect with a destination where fishing is... Find out more

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Point Lowly 218 km

The Point Lowly lighthouse marks the southern extremity of Fitzgerald Bay. Near the lighthouse is a small community of shacks. These lighthouse cottages are cared for by the Uniting Church, and are available for hire. It... Find out more

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Diving off the Eyre Peninsula 44 km

Port Lincoln Diving Services recommends a few in-shore dives around the south-east of the Eyre Peninsula, including Coles Point, with a reasonable chance of seeing crayfish and abalone, and the Tumby Bay jetty, with its... Find out more

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Diving with sharks in the Neptune Islands 96 km

Although controversial in some parts of the world, cage-diving with great white sharks in the Neptune Islands – home of Australia’s largest seal colony – has a long-standing, very good reputation.... Find out more

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Diving and snorkelling off Kangaroo Island 195 km

The sheltered north coast of Kangaroo Island is favoured for water activities, and is home to some 270 temperate fish species – such as blue devils, boarfish and blue groper – along with seals, dolphins and... Find out more

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Kangaroo Island Marine Tours 200 km

This well-respected, eco-accredited outfit runs a variety of wildlife-focused tours out of Kingscote in a low-emission, rigid, inflatable vessel that takes up to 12 people. Swim with dolphins, go whalewatching, see a New... Find out more

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Diving with cuttlefish, off Whyalla 201 km

Every year between May and September, thousands of Australian giant cuttlefish converge on the rocky coastline between Fitzgerald Bay and False Bay at Whyalla (on the Eyre Peninsula’s north-east coast) to breed and... Find out more

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Swimming on Kangaroo Island 203 km

Kangaroo Island’s many beaches and white sands are inviting but not all are safe so take extreme care when swimming. Those to the north of the island are usually the spots with the calmest waters. Do not miss... Find out more

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Swimming with dolphins off Glenelg 230 km

Since 2002, the eco-accredited Temptation Sailing has offered a ‘swim with the dolphins sail’ on a 17-metre catamaran out of Glenelg, in which the bottlenose and common dolphins reputedly come to the vessel... Find out more

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Diving and snorkelling off the Fleurieu Peninsula 231 km

Some of the state’s best diving – particularly in-shore and around jetties – is on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with leafy sea dragons, shipwrecks, dolphins and myriad fish species. Second Valley is great... Find out more

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Morialta Conservation Park 237 km

One of the most stunning parks in the region and located only 10 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, this has waterfalls and deep gorges, woodlands, koalas, echidnas and southern brown bandicoots. The pick of the walks is... Find out more

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The Grange Golf Club (West Course) 227 km

Melbourne’s sandbelt wasn’t the only region in which golf course construction was booming during the 1920s. Various sites in Adelaide’s western suburbs – Kooyonga in 1922, Glenelg in 1926... Find out more

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The Grange Golf Club (East Course) 227 km

Vern Morcom was working on the final changes to The Grange’s West course redesign when the club announced plans for a second course. Morcom was asked to design it, on 150 acres of adjoining land, and the East... Find out more

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Royal Adelaide Golf Club 228 km

In the city of churches, Royal Adelaide is the golfing equivalent of the Vatican. Every visiting golfer should make a pilgrimage to this Dr Alister MacKenzie-designed layout, one of Australia’s top 10 courses,... Find out more

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Kooyonga Golf Club 231 km

Kooyonga is a thinking player’s golf course. One of the game’s greatest strategists, Peter Thomson, gave an insight into what is required to play well at Kooyonga after winning the 1972 Australian Open... Find out more

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Glenelg Golf Club 232 km

Glenelg is to Adelaide what Bondi is to Sydney – the city’s most popular beach suburb. The terminus for the City to Bay tram, a Glenelg icon, can be found where Jetty Rd meets the beach, where you will... Find out more

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Links Lady Bay Resort 235 km

‘A pleasurable golf course,’ Dr Alister MacKenzie once wrote, ‘is not necessarily one that appeals at first sight, but rather one that grows on a player like good music, good painting, or good... Find out more

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Goodlife 231 km

This innovative restaurant and takeaway not only makes carbon-neutral pizzas, but also places an emphasis on sourcing produce that is organic and local. Takeaway pizzas here even come tied up with string.... Find out more

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The Organic Market and Cafe 249 km

This bustling cafe and organic produce outlet in Stirling was the national winner of the best organic retailer award. Something of an institution in the area, it has delicious antipasto platters and great coffee. About... Find out more

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The Locavore 250 km

The Locavore (‘local eater’) at Stirling in the Adelaide Hills sticks to the ‘100-mile’ philosophy of sourcing food, which in its case includes the Barossa, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and the... Find out more

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Brewboys 233 km

One of the country’s newest craft beermaking enterprises, Brewboys is a partnership between Stephen Nelsen and Simon Sellick, who also operate the contract brewing company Fresh Cellars. At present they utilise a... Find out more

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Coopers Brewery 233 km

More than any other Australian brewery, Coopers has grown significant market share over the past two decades on the back of increased demand for alternative beer styles. It was established in 1862 by Yorkshireman Thomas... Find out more

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South Australian Brewing Company 234 km

Established in 1888, the South Australian Brewing Company became the state’s dominant beer-maker by steadily acquiring competitors like the Kent Town Brewery, West End Brewery and the Walkerville Co-operative... Find out more

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Knappstein Enterprise Brewery 239 km

History has turned full circle for the Clare Valley’s Enterprise Brewery, which ceased beer-making operations in 1916, but was revived for its original purpose in 2006. In between time, this gorgeous sandstone... Find out more

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Lipson Cove camping area 19 km

An easygoing coastal hideout halfway between Tumby Bay and Port Neil, there are fine ocean views and the beach offers good swimming and fishing. There’s a walk at low tide to explore Lipson Island Conservation... Find out more

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Louth Bay camping area 24 km

No-frills camping for self-sufficient campers is possible on the fringe of the coastal township of Louth Bay, with views across the golf course. The rocky shoreline is not far away and there are plenty of opportunities... Find out more

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September Beach camping area 41 km

Access to September Beach is from Lincoln National Park Access Rd, 28 km north-east of the park entrance.... Find out more

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Engine Point camping area 42 km

Access to Engine Point is via the park access road, 25 km north-east of the park entrance.... Find out more

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Fishermans Point camping area 44 km

There is access for small boats from the beach here, 24 km north-east of the park entrance off the park access road. There are many sites here are on a headland with great views over the bay. There is walking access from... Find out more

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Carcase Rock camping area 45 km

There are 2 bush camp sites in this small, vehicle-accessible camping ground in the far east of the park, south of the September Beach camping area. They are secluded and well sheltered in the coastal tea tree, near a... Find out more

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Surfleet Cove camping area 45 km

Surfleet Cove is reached from the national park access road, 22 km north-east of the park entrance.... Find out more

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Spalding Cove camping area 48 km

Look for the sign off Lincoln National Park Access Rd, 20 km north-east of the park entrance.... Find out more

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MacLaren Point camping area 48 km

MacLaren Point is off the Lincoln National Park Access Rd, 27 km north-east of the park entrance.... Find out more

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Woodcutters Beach camping area 49 km

There are only 2 sites at this camping area, signposted off Lincoln National Park Access Rd, 15 km east of the park entrance. These camp sites are tucked back in the trees and are very sheltered, situated above... Find out more

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Tumby Bay Caravan Park 1 km

This is a well-presented caravan park on a protected stretch of coast. Bookings are essential during the peak periods of December, January and Easter. Pets are allowed outside school and public holidays.... Find out more

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Port Lincoln Tourist Park 44 km

This park with nicely terraced sites is just 3 km from the centre of town in a quiet waterfront location. You can watch the fishing boats steam across Boston Bay from your van window. There are huge sites for the largest... Find out more

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Coffin Bay Caravan Park 64 km

Coffin Bay township is located on a beautiful shoreline and the park, at the centre of town, is just across the road from the water. Bookings are required during Christmas and Easter holidays and a minimum-stay period... Find out more

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Arno Bay Foreshore Tourist Park 67 km

Close to the water, with good facilities, this is an attractive park that would be a great holiday destination, particularly for those interested in a little fishing. Bookings are necessary for the summer and Easter... Find out more

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Cowell Foreshore Caravan Park and Holiday Units 108 km

Located on the foreshore at the end of the main street, this park is ideally situated for those who enjoy walking everywhere. Fresh Cowell oysters are on sale at reception. Bookings are required from January to April,... Find out more

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Elliston Waterloo Bay Tourist Park 138 km

Elliston is a quiet holiday location and this is a neat and tidy park adjacent to the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-stay applies at Christmas and Easter.... Find out more

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Venus Bay Caravan Park 183 km

Situated in the centre of town and right on the beachfront, the park is a popular fishing spot. On a good day it is possible to land a bag limit within a couple of hundred metres of the park. Bookings are required from... Find out more

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Port Broughton Caravan Park 189 km

A large park on the waterfront at the small town of Port Broughton, this is ideal for a quiet break or for fishing and crabbing. Bookings are required in peak periods, and a minimum-length stay period applies at Easter... Find out more

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Discovery Holiday Parks – Whyalla Foreshore 201 km

Now part of the Beston Group, this large park close to town has most amenities for tourists. Bookings are required at Easter.... Find out more

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Port Pirie Beach Caravan Park 222 km

This beachfront caravan park is just 1.5 km from the town centre and offers a range of facilities to suit most travellers. Nicely angled drive-through sites, clean amenities and friendly staff make this our pick of the... Find out more

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Tumby Bay Beach House

It’s the house with the best seats in the bay, where the living-room glass doors slide back to reveal an outdoor terrace, a swathe of grass and an uninterrupted seaside vista. With three bedrooms, open-plan living... Find out more

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Shboo Shelly Beach Lodge 65 km

Completely wind- and solar-powered, with rainwater and greywater recycling, this beautiful and relatively new three-bedroom apartment at Mount Dutton Bay near Coffin Bay National Park (on the south-east coast of the Eyre... Find out more

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Lighthouse cottages 159 km

Stay in eco-accredited lighthouse keeper’s cottages on wind-swept hills at opposite ends of the island: Cape Borda, Cape Willoughby and Cape du Couedic. There are also daily tours of the lightstations.... Find out more

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Eleanor River Homestead 198 km

This beautiful two-bedroom log cabin in the middle of the island is solar-powered, has rainwater and a sewage worm farm.... Find out more

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Baird Bay Ocean Eco Apartments 211 km

Located on the Eyre Peninsula’s north-west coast, the two rammed-earth units here were architecturally designed and are suitable for families and large groups. They are right by the sea. All water is recycled.... Find out more

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Nautilus Lodge 221 km

This solar-powered, four-bedroom house is surrounded by Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park and is situated right on the beach. It can sleep up to 12 people.... Find out more

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Ridgetop Retreats 238 km

Three funky, architecturally designed cabins sit in quiet seclusion in Deep Creek Conservation Park at the tip of the Fleurieu Peninsula. They have solar hot water, composting toilets, two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling... Find out more

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Clarion Hotel Soho 238 km

Completed at the end of 2008, this five-star boutique hotel was designed with many hidden environmental features, such as water-recycling systems, sustainable building materials and airflow and passive cooling to reduce... Find out more

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Antechamber Bay Ecocabins 238 km

This low-key, out-of-the-way spot in the east of the island is next to a beautiful and isolated beach. There are two fairly basic self-contained and solar-powered cabins with room for up to eight people each, half a... Find out more

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Lipson Cove Camp Area 19 km

T/O 23 km SW of Port Neill (L) or 17 km N of Tumby Bay (R) Large campground on the foreshore with picturesque views over the bay, 8 kilometres east of the highway. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 15.744 E136... Find out more

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Cape Hardy Rest Area 23 km

15 km SW of Port Neill (R) or 25 km NE of Tumby Bay (L)   Large secluded area just off the highway around a few trees.   GPS: S34 11.987 E136 13.991... Find out more

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Louth Bay Camp Area 24 km

T/O 25 km SW of Tumby Bay (L) or 20 km NE of Port Lincoln (R) Small foreshore campground located 2 kilometres east of the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 32.38 E135 55.55... Find out more

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Port Neill Park Area 36 km

On the foreshore Large parking area well off the highway near the jetty. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 07.062 E136 20.940 ... Find out more

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September Beach Camp Area 41 km

39 km SE of Port Lincoln Large camp area surrounded by scrub on the foreshore in Lincoln National Park. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 43.58 E135 59.47... Find out more

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Boston Bay Rest Area 41 km

41 km SW of Tumby Bay (L) or 4 km NE of Port Lincoln (R) Small picnic area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 40.989 E135 51.308... Find out more

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Surfleet Cove Camp Area 45 km

33 km SE of Port Lincoln Secluded campground located in a natural bush setting on the foreshore in Lincoln National Park. Good facilities and shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 45.983 E135 57.450  ... Find out more

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Arno South Rest Area 50 km

18 km SW of Arno Bay (L) or 17 km NE of Port Neill (R) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 00.513 E136 25.013 ... Find out more

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Wangary Rest Area 60 km

45 km NW of Port Lincoln (R) or 121 km SE of Elliston (L) Small area just off the highway. Good views over the surrounding countryside. GPS: S34 30.687 E135 28.249... Find out more

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Dutton Bay Rest Area 64 km

T/O 40 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 126 km SE of Elliston (R) Secluded area 6 kilometres off the highway on the foreshore. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 31.910 E135 26.058... Find out more

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Lake Malata Rest Area 64 km

74 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 92 km SE of Elliston (R) Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 15.625 E135 25.242... Find out more

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Farm Beach Camp Area 65 km

T/O 40 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 126 km SE of Elliston (R) Secluded campground located 10 km west of the highway near the foreshore. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S34 30.339 E135 24.917 ... Find out more

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Arno Bay Park Area 67 km

On the foreshore Parking area located well off the highway at the end of the main street through town. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S33 54.976 E136 34.399... Find out more

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Yangie Bay Camp Area 71 km

T/O 30 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 136 km SE of Elliston (R) Sheltered camping area near the foreshore in Coffi n Bay National Park, 18 kilometres west of Coffin Bay township. NOTE: Access road part unsealed. ... Find out more

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Mount Hope Rest Area 74 km

92 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 74 km SE of Elliston (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S34 06.850 E135 21.575  ... Find out more

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Arno North Rest Area 82 km

28 km SW of Cowell (R) or 16 km NE of Arno Bay (L) Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 49.688 E136 41.690  ... Find out more

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Cummings Lookout Rest Area 87 km

106 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 60 km SE of Elliston (R) Large area 500 metres off the highway at the lookout car park. NOTE: Caravans and motorhomes must not proceed past the car park. Access road unsealed. GPS:... Find out more

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Port Gibbon Camp Area 91 km

T/O 23 km SW of Cowell (L) or 21 km NE of Arno Bay (R) Small secluded campground on the foreshore, 6 kilometres east of the highway. Limited shade. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S33 48.072 E136 48.089... Find out more

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Sheringa South Rest Area 93 km

118 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 48 km SE of Elliston (R) Small area just off the highway around a few trees. GPS: S33 54.666 E135 15.830... Find out more

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Sheringa Beach Camp Area 103 km

T/O 126 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 40 km SE of Elliston (R) Small secluded campground located in coastal vegetation on the foreshore, 7 kilometres west of the highway. NOTE: Access road unsealed. GPS: S33... Find out more

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Cowell Park Rest Area 108 km

On the foreshore Parking area located well off the highway at the end of the main street through town. Good facilities. GPS: S33 41.134 E136 55.746... Find out more

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Locks Well Park Area 122 km

T/O 150 km NW of Port Lincoln (L) or 16 km SE of Elliston (R) Very small area at the lookout 3 kilometres off the highway. NOTE: Caravans and motorhomes must not proceed past the top carpark. GPS: S33 44.563 E135... Find out more

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Midway Rest Area 131 km

44 km E of Kyancutta (R) or 44 km W of Kimba (L) Large area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 11.810 E135 59.986  ... Find out more

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Koongawa Rest Area 137 km

30 km E of Kyancutta (R) or 58 km W of Kimba (L) Large area just off the highway in the scrub. Good shade. GPS: S33 09.586 E135 51.978... Find out more

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Kimba Rest Area 140 km

Middle of town Small area just off the highway among some large trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S33 08.511 E136 25.220  ... Find out more

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Goyders Line Rest Area 140 km

19 km E of Kyancutta (L) or 69 km W of Kimba (R) Large area well off the highway behind some trees. Limited shade. GPS: S33 08.784 E135 45.355  ... Find out more

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Walkers Rock Camp Area 147 km

T/O 8 km N of Elliston (L) or 54 km SE of Port Kenny (R) Small open campground located 3 kilometres west of the highway on the foreshore. Limited shade available at a few small secluded sites among some trees. NOTE:... Find out more

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Kyancutta Rest Area 147 km

At Polkdinney Park Large area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S33 07.997 E135 33.119 ... Find out more

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