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  • Tailem Bend South Rest Area

    Tailem Bend South Rest Area

    Free CampsitesMurray River, Lakes and Coorong, South Australia Australia 🇦🇺

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    Tailem Bend South Rest Area

    Free CampsitesMurray River, Lakes and Coorong, South Australia Australia 🇦🇺

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    Tailem Bend South Rest Area

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    Princes Hwy, Tailem Bend SA 5260, Australia
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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Feb 9, 2026
    Positive

    Nice place for one night, camping table and trash baskets, no water, no toilets.

    Anonymous
    Jan 20, 2026
    Positive

    Beautiful spot by the water. A toilet is available during the day (from 5am to 9pm). Large and shady.

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    Anonymous
    Jul 28, 2024
    Positive

    Very good, also at Bp you have amenities and 2 showers

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    Anonymous
    Dec 13, 2023
    Negative

    MOSQUITO A LOT !!!!!!!!!!! 😱😱😱 No way to stay outside.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 8, 2020
    Positive

    Free nickel rest area to spend 1 night away from the road (therefore relatively quiet at night). A picnic table and a bin available. And Rosalbins possums and cockatoos as a bonus!

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    Anonymous
    Sep 18, 2019
    Positive

    Super rest area free and slightly off the road. Perfect for one night and to cross possums

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    Anonymous
    Feb 25, 2019
    Negative

    Bins overflowing, rubbish everywhere

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    Anonymous
    Feb 9, 2018
    Neutral

    Very dirty on the backside, if you park in front it is a little better, but for one night it works

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    Anonymous
    Nov 18, 2016
    Positive

    Dry spot just off the highway so expect noise. Bins provided. Sheltered by trees. Good for one night.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 14, 2016
    Positive

    Wasn't muddy when we were there. Definitely ok for one night. Picnic table in the middle.

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