Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
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The Eyre Waterhole Rest Area, located on the Flinders Highway near Streaky Bay, offers travelers a spacious area shaded with a picnic table. This historic site, where famous explorer John Eyre camped, invites you to follow in his footsteps. Plus, a short scenic walk leads you to the unique, ever-filling waterhole that he discovered. Enjoy a stay steeped in history, nature, and unparalleled serenity.
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Eyre Waterhole Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Streaky Bay, SA, 5680
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Flinders Highway
Streaky Bay, SA 5680
Eyre Waterhole Rest Area
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