Coonalpyn

Dimboola 214 km

At first sight the Wimmera River didn’t look special. Barely flowing, it consisted of sandbars and fallen trees interspersed with shallows and a few deeper holes below the timber. I was fishing with local anglers... Find out more

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Ardrossan 226 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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Fort Courage 247 km

One of my favourite destinations is Fort Courage. Little more than a caravan park with a boat ramp, Fort Courage is about 20 km drive out of Wentworth on the road to Renmark. It has great fishing for families or angling... Find out more

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Birdwatching around the Fleurieu Peninsula 100 km

Abutting the Coorong, and with wetlands, beaches and a wide variety of terrain, the Fleurieu Peninsula is a top spot for birdwatching. There is a hide off Barrage Road at Goolwa, and the Goolwa Effluent Ponds can have... Find out more

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Whale-watching on the Fleurieu Peninsula 108 km

Between May and October, southern right whales often cruise right next to the shore of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Popular viewing spots include Port Elliot, Goolwa, Middleton and Victor Harbor, but your best starting point... Find out more

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Swimming along the Fleurieu Peninsula 113 km

There are plenty of great swimming beaches along the peninsula. Victor Harbor has a plethora to choose from – including Kent Reserve and Dump Beach – but there is also Horseshoe Bay at Port Elliot, and the... Find out more

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Morialta Conservation Park 143 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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Aboriginal gallery, Adelaide 143 km

The Australian Aboriginal Cultures Gallery at the South Australian Museum holds the largest collection of Aboriginal artefacts in the world. Some 3000 are on display at any one time.... Find out more

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Adelaide Zoo 143 km

With its catchphrase ‘We exist to save animals from extinction’, this is another of Australia’s excellent zoos. Visit the Giant Panda enclosure to see the Wang Wang and Funi. The sea-lion display... Find out more

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Swimming with dolphins off Glenelg 146 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 150 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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Cycling in the Barossa 154 km

In the Barossa, you can hire bikes from the visitor centre in Tanunda and take the paved 7-kilometre cycle path to Nuriootpa. For a guided, multi-day supported bike tour, sampling the best of the region’s cuisine... Find out more

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Wine-tasting - Nuriootpa and Angaston 157 km

Elderton Wines near Nuriootpa is a carbonneutral winery. Its cellar door is partially solar-powered and the vineyard is using biodynamic methods of production. Yalumba in Angaston has three organic wines and an... Find out more

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Links Lady Bay Resort 142 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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Glenelg Golf Club 146 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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Kooyonga Golf Club 147 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 here.... Find out more

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Royal Adelaide Golf Club 151 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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The Grange Golf Club (East Course) 153 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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The Grange Golf Club (West Course) 153 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 Locavore 129 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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The Organic Market and Cafe 129 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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Goodlife 146 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 Steam Exchange Company 99 km

South Australia seems to have more than its fair share of craft breweries in significant historical locations, and The Steam Exchange Brewery is no exception. It’s housed in a heritage-listed former railway goods... Find out more

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Adelaide Hills Craft Brewing 125 km

Located in the former Onkaparinga woollen mill complex at Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, this brewery/bar is run by Alistair Turnbull and Phil Jones. The pair turned their backs on careers in banking to study brewing in... Find out more

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South Australian Brewing Company 145 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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Coopers Brewery 148 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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Brewboys 148 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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Knappstein Enterprise Brewery 236 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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Messent camping area (bush camping) 41 km

Remote bush camping is reached from Bellar Rd if you’re coming from the north, or from Salt Creek Rd if accessing from the south. Contact the NPWSA for camping details and permit.... Find out more

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Bucks Camp Soakage camping area 47 km

Camping is permitted at the ruins of an old pastoral site on Bucks Camp Track. Access is signposted off the Dukes Hwy, 16 km north-west of Keith; drive for a further 9 km to this birdwatchers’ site.... Find out more

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Parnka Point camping area 47 km

There are fine views from this peninsula, 23 km south of Meningie, close to the narrows marking the boundary between the north and south lagoons. Accessed from the Princes Hwy, the camping area is 2.1 km off the road.... Find out more

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Box Flat camping area 50 km

This natural soak and seasonal wetland offers shaded campsites. Nearby ruins tell the tale of thwarted attempts to farm this area. Access is off Baan Hill Track, 38 km south of Lameroo.... Find out more

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Rabbit Island Soak camping area 50 km

On the Mt Rescue Loop, 30 km north of Keith, this site is also popular with birdwatchers.... Find out more

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Loop Road camping area 53 km

Pleasant bush sites are scattered among the mallee and tea-tree scrub close to Salt Creek, with good nature walks nearby. It is situated 60 km south of Meningie, 4 km south of Salt Creek, on Loop Rd.... Find out more

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Baan Hill Reserve camping area 57 km

This is a popular picnic spot and overnight camp for self-sufficient 4WD parties overlanding through Ngarkat Conservation Park. It is situated 23.5 km south of Lameroo; take the Lameroo South Rd, turn west onto... Find out more

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Tea Tree Crossing camping area 59 km

The crossing camping area for self-sufficient campers has 4WD access only in late summer, owing to lagoon levels. It’s 9 km south of Salt Creek via Loop Rd; permit required.... Find out more

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Long Point camping area 63 km

There are good views of the northern lagoon from this site for self-sufficient campers on the eastern shore. It’s 26 km west of Meningie off Long Point Rd. A permit is required from the self-registration station.... Find out more

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Gum Lagoon camping area (bush camping) 63 km

Self-sufficient bush camping is signed off Keith–Cantara Rd, 44 km south-west of Keith. Access to the camping area requires a 4WD.... Find out more

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Lake Albert Caravan Park 48 km

Located on the shores of the freshwater Lake Albert, about 1 km from the town centre, this is a budget-priced park with a great expanse of lawn and shady trees. It is a well laid out and well-managed park, with good... Find out more

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Westbrook Park River Resort 67 km

This owner-operated park has grassy sites nestled by the banks of the Murray River, just 6 km north-west of town. Within easy driving distance of Adelaide, it is good for an overnight stop or suitable for a longer stay,... Find out more

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Long Island Caravan Park 80 km

This park is in a great location, away from busy roads and adjoining the marina on the shores of the Murray River. The spacious park has good amenities and is about 3 km from the town centre. Bookings are required at... Find out more

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Milang Lakeside Caravan Park 86 km

This neat and shady park on the western shores of Lake Alexandrina is the ideal getaway destination for those wanting to have a few quiet days in a waterside location. Bookings are required during Christmas and Easter... Find out more

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Goolwa Caravan Park 97 km

Located 4 km from the town centre, in a quiet waterside area, this is a big park with large numbers of both annual sites and powered tourist sites, as well as an enormous number of unpowered sites. Reservations must be... Find out more

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Bordertown Caravan Park 107 km

This is a very tidy park with good facilities, right in the heart of town. It is budget priced and easily accessible from the Western Highway.... Find out more

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Port Elliot Holiday Park 107 km

Located just 2 km from Port Elliot, between Victor Harbor and Goolwa in a fabulous beachfront position, this is an excellent place to stay year round. We feel this is one of the great seaside caravan parks on the... Find out more

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Victor Harbor Beachfront Holiday Park 114 km

Right on the beachfront, this park is also within walking distance of the town centre (1.5 km). It is a quality tourist park with good facilities. Ideal for a few days or an extended stay, bookings are required during... Find out more

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Mount Compass Caravan Park 119 km

As neat as a pin, this newly established caravan park in a rural setting has reached a high standard in its first three years. It is a great inland base for exploring the Fleurieu Peninsula. Bookings are required in peak... Find out more

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McLaren Vale Lakeside Caravan Park 130 km

This is a spacious, quality park amid the vineyards of the McLaren Vale region. If you want to experience the great wines from the multitude of cellar-door outlets, you will find the park the best base on this part of... Find out more

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Coorong Wilderness Lodge 46 km

Opened early in 2009, the five beautiful cabins here on a limestone cliff on Aboriginal lands have 180-degree views over the Coorong, with pelicans, ducks and other birds flying past at window height. The cabins have... Find out more

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Clarion Hotel Soho 142 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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Ridgetop Retreats 147 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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Antechamber Bay Ecocabins 162 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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Little Desert Nature Lodge, Nhill 184 km

Set on 117 hectares of bushland beside Little Desert National Park, the lodge has 24 rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or 16 bunkrooms with shared facilities. By staying here, you are helping support projects such as the... Find out more

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Nautilus Lodge 206 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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Eleanor River Homestead 233 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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Coonalpyn Park Area

Middle of town Large parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities and shade.  GPS: S35 41.48 E139 51.27 ... Find out more

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Coonalpyn North Rest Area 10 km

20 km SE of Coomandook (R) or 10 km NW of Coonalpyn (L) Large secluded area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 36.50 E139 48.42 ... Find out more

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Culburra North Rest Area 14 km

14 km SE of Coonalpyn (R) or 13 km NW of Tintinara (L) Large secluded area surrounded by trees. Limited shade. GPS: S35 47.50 E139 56.47 ... Find out more

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Tintinara Park Area 28 km

South end of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S35 53.05 E140 03.25  ... Find out more

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Coomandook Park Area 29 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade.  GPS: S35 28.16 E139 41.49 ... Find out more

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Peake Rest Area 37 km

Middle of town Small area just off the highway. Good shade. GPS: S35 21.913 E139 57.025... Find out more

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Sherlock Rest Area 42 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway opposite the store. Limited shade. GPS: S35 19.118 E139 48.076... Find out more

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Parnka Point Camp Area 46 km

T/O 23 km S of Meningie (R) or 121 km NW of Kingston (L) Two small but open camp areas located 2 kilometres south of the highway on the foreshore in Coorong National Park. Toilets at nearby ‘day use only’... Find out more

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Meningie Park Area 47 km

Middle of town Large parking area on the shores of the lake. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 41.10 E139 20.20  ... Find out more

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Loop Road Camp Area 53 km

T/O 61 km SE of Meningie (R) or 83 km NW of Kingston (L) Small secluded camp area located 1 kilometre off the highway opposite a lake on the Loop Road in Coorong National Park. Limited shade. GPS: S36 08.16 E139... Find out more

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Tailem Bend South Rest Area 58 km

6 km S of Tailem Bend (R) or 46 km N of Meningie (L) Small secluded area among the trees. Good shade. GPS: S35 18.15 E139 25.50... Find out more

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Keith Park Area 63 km

South side of town Large parking area accessed via the service road. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S36 05.758 E140 21.172... Find out more

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42 Mile Crossing Camp Area 67 km

T/O 78 km S of Meningie (R) or 66 km N of Kingston (L) Secluded campground located 3 km west of the highway at a clearing behind the dunes in Coorong National Park. GPS: S36 17.15 E139 42.42  ... Find out more

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Monteith Rest Area 76 km

4 km E of Swanport Bridge (L) or 15 km NW of Tailem Bend (R) Large area around a few trees. GPS: S35 09.46 E139 20.37   ... Find out more

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Jackmans Lookout Rest Area 78 km

0.5 km E of Swanport Bridge (L) or 19 km W of Tailem Bend (R) Large area well off the highway at the lookout. GPS: S35 08.40 E139 18.58  ... Find out more

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Parilla Rest Area 86 km

Middle of town Small area adjacent to the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 17.772 E140 39.993... Find out more

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Willalooka Park Area 89 km

34 km S of Keith (R) or 74 km N of Naracoorte (L) Parking area adjacent to the highway opposite the roadhouse. Good facilities. GPS: S36 23.551 E140 21.032  ... Find out more

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Winavon Rest Area 102 km

48 km S of Keith (R) or 60 km N of Naracoorte (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 30.399 E140 23.619... Find out more

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Coorong Rest Area 103 km

120 km S of Meningie (R) or 24 km N of Kingston (L) Large area around a few trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 37.15 E139 52.36 ... Find out more

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Bordertown Park Area 107 km

Middle of town Small town park off the highway on the main road through town. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 18.30 E140 46.31... Find out more

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Pinnaroo East Rest Area 112 km

6 km E of Pinnaroo (L) or 21 km W of Murrayville (R) Small area just off the highway. Limited shade. GPS: S35 14.402 E140 57.667... Find out more

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Padthaway Park Area 116 km

South side of town Parking area just off the highway via the service road. Good facilities. GPS: S36 36.152 E140 29.734 ... Find out more

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Victorian-South Australian Border Rest Area 123 km

18 km E of Bordertown (R) or 25 km W of Kaniva (L) Large area just off the highway among the trees at the state border. Good shade and facilities. GPS: S36 20.40 E140 58.10... Find out more

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Kingston South Rest Area 129 km

11 km E of Kingston (L) or 94 km N of Millicent (R) Small area just off the highway among the trees. Good shade. GPS: S36 51.01 E139 58.21  ... Find out more

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Murrayville Park Area 130 km

Middle of town Parking area adjacent to the highway opposite the hotel. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 15.743 E141 11.039... Find out more

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Danyo Rest Area 135 km

6 km E of Murrayville (L) or 53 km W of Underbool (R) Large area well off the highway among numerous small trees. Reasonable shade. GPS: S35 15.687 E141 15.005  ... Find out more

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Morambro Creek Rest Area 136 km

83 km S of Keith (L) or 25 km N of Naracoorte (R) Large area just off the highway under some large trees at the junction with Bordertown Road. Good shade. GPS: S36 44.924 E140 37.724... Find out more

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Annadale Rest Area 150 km

29 km E of Truro (L) or 17 km W of Blanchetown (R) Large area just off the highway among numerous trees. Limited shade. GPS: S34 23.22 E139 25.55... Find out more

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