Hillsea Rest Area
Hillsea Rest Area
About this campsite
Hillsea Rest Area offers a convenient stop on the Flinders Highway, opposite Hillsea Station. This small, level gravel area allows for a seamless drive through. Although modest in size, its design eliminates any issues with turning. It offers a perfect spot for travelers to rest and rejuvenate before continuing on their journey. Enjoy the tranquility and refreshed feeling when pausing at the Hillsea Rest Area.
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Hillsea Rest Area•Flinders Highway, Sheringa, SA, 5607
Common questions about Hillsea Rest Area
Is Hillsea Rest Area free to camp at?
We have Hillsea Rest Area in Sheringa, SA recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.
What facilities does Hillsea Rest Area have?
Hillsea Rest Area has picnic tables, caravans, no useful mobile phone signal, free overnight camp, bin and picnic table and bin. That is the short list; 14 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Hillsea Rest Area?
The record for Hillsea Rest Area lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Hillsea Rest Area online?
We hold no online booking link for Hillsea Rest Area, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Hillsea Rest Area?
Hillsea Rest Area sits in Sheringa, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Hillsea Rest Area
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| No useful mobile phone signal | Yes |
| Free Overnight Camp | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Picnic table and bin | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
| Small gravel drive through | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Some shade | Yes |
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Free camp — fee unconfirmed
We hold this as a free camp but have not confirmed the fee — check before you go
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Flinders Highway
Sheringa, SA 5607