Potable Water Locations South Australia Free Refill & Caravan Taps

Here is the comprehensive directory for South Australia.

Crucial SA Water Rules:

• The "Coin-Op" System: In the Eyre Peninsula (Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Ceduna) and Yorke Peninsula, free water is almost non-existent. You will encounter SA Water Standpipes that require Credit Cards or Coins ($1 for ~20-50L).

• Hard Water (Limestone Coast): In the South East (Mt Gambier, Naracoorte), the water comes from limestone aquifers. It is safe and tastes good, but it is very hard (high calcium) and will scale up your hot water system element quickly.

• Outback Water (Coober Pedy/Marla): Water is extremely expensive here (desalinated or trucked). Expect to pay for every drop ($1 for 20L is standard).

A-Z Directory of Potable Water Sites (SA)

A

• Adelaide (Metro):

  • West Beach (Burbridge Rd): Tap located at the public dump point (near Adelaide Shores).

  • Gepps Cross (Main North Rd): Tap located at the dump point (usually accessible).

• Ardrossan:

  • West Tce: PAID Station. Credit Card/Coin operated standpipe.

B

• Balaklava:

  • Common Park (Wallace St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Barmera:

  • Lake Bonney (Queen Elizabeth Dr): Tap located near the dump point.

• Berri:

  • Martin Bend Reserve: Tap located near the dump point.

• Bordertown:

  • Tolmer Park (Dukes Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

• Burra:

  • Showgrounds (Hall Tce): Tap located near the dump point.

C

• Ceduna:

  • Visitor Information Centre (Poynton St): PAID Station (Coin operated).

  • Shell Roadhouse: Paid water often available at the truck pumps.

• Clare:

  • Showgrounds (Main North Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Cleve:

  • Showgrounds: Tap located near the dump point.

• Coober Pedy:

  • Water Station (Hutchison St): PAID Coin-operated dispenser (20c/$1 coins).

  • Big Winch Lookout: PAID Coin-operated dispenser.

• Cowell:

  • Foreshore (Esplanade): PAID Station. Coin operated.

• Crystal Brook:

  • Railway Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

E

• Elliston:

  • Memorial Dr: PAID Station. Coin operated.

F

• Franklin Harbour (Cowell):

  • Harbour Area: PAID Station.

G

• Gawler:

  • Princess Park (Nixon Tce): Tap located near the dump point.

• Gladstone:

  • Caravan Park (Port Pirie Rd): Tap located at the external dump point.

• Goolwa:

  • Barrage Rd: Tap located near the dump point.

H

• Hawker:

  • Information Bay (Cradock Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

I

• Iron Knob:

  • Campground: Tap located near the amenities (Donation requested).

K

• Kadina:

  • Showgrounds (Mines Rd): PAID Station.

• Kapunda:

  • Dutton Park (Baker St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Keith:

  • Don Moseley Park (Heritage St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Kimba:

  • Recreation Reserve (North Tce): Donation tap available (Coin box nearby).

  • The Big Galah: Tap often available near the shop.

• Kingston SE:

  • Marine Parade (The Big Lobster): Tap located near the dump point.

L

• Lameroo:

  • Lake Roberts (Mallee Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

• Leigh Creek:

  • Town Oval: Tap located near the dump point (Aroona Dam water - good quality).

• Loxton:

  • Bookpurnong Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

M

• Mannum:

  • Showgrounds (North Tce): Tap located near the dump point.

• Marla:

  • Roadhouse: PAID key required from counter (Bore water).

• Meningie:

  • Lake Albert (Princes Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

• Millicent:

  • Guide Hall (Ridge Tce): Tap located near the dump point.

• Minlaton:

  • Showgrounds: PAID Station.

• Moonta:

  • Polgreen Park (Bay Rd): PAID Station.

• Morgan:

  • Ferry Reserve: Tap located near the dump point.

• Mount Gambier:

  • Frew Park (Penola Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Murray Bridge:

  • Railway Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

N

• Naracoorte:

  • Showgrounds (Smith St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Nuriootpa (Barossa):

  • Centennial Park (Penrice Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

O

• Orroroo:

  • Oval (Second St): Tap located near the dump point.

P

• Penola:

  • Greenrise Lake: Tap located near the dump point.

• Peterborough:

  • Victoria Park (Queen St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Pinnaroo:

  • Railway Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

• Port Augusta:

  • Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre (Hannagan St): Tap located near the dump point.

  • Wharflands Esplanade: Tap near the BBQ (Often busy).

• Port Broughton:

  • West Tce: PAID Station.

• Port Lincoln:

  • Axel Stenross Boat Ramp: PAID Station (Card only).

  • Windsor Ave (Dump Point): PAID Station.

• Port Pirie:

  • Globe Oval: Tap located near the dump point.

• Port Wakefield:

  • Service Station (Northbound): Tap located near the truck stop amenities.

Q

• Quorn:

  • Railway Station: Tap located near the dump point.

R

• Renmark:

  • SS Ellen Park (Murray Ave): Tap located near the dump point.

  • Plush's Bend: Tap located near the amenities.

• Robe:

  • Lipson Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

S

• Snowtown:

  • Centenary Park: Tap located near the dump point.

• Strathalbyn:

  • Showgrounds (Coronation Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Streaky Bay:

  • Visitor Centre (Bay Rd): PAID Station. Coin operated ($1 coins).

T

• Tailem Bend:

  • Railway Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

• Tintinara:

  • Information Bay (Dukes Hwy): Tap located near the dump point.

• Tumby Bay:

  • Ski Beach: PAID Station.

V

• Victor Harbor:

  • Causeway Carpark: Tap located near the dump point (often hard to access with large vans).

W

• Waikerie:

  • Civic Centre (Strangman Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Wallaroo:

  • Heritage Dr: PAID Station.

• Whyalla:

  • Jubilee Park (Broadbent Tce): Tap located near the dump point.

• Wudinna:

  • Eyre Hwy: Tap located near the dump point (Donation requested).

Y

• Yankalilla:

  • Oval (Main South Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

How to identify an SA Paid Station

1. The Blue Box: Look for a blue, knee-height metal box with a white plastic grate on top.

2. The Interface:

   • Coin-Op: Has a slot for $1 or 20c coins. Usually dispenses ~20 Litres per $1.

   • Card-Op: Has a "Tap & Go" reader. Usually charges a flat fee for a timed flow (e.g., $5 for 10 minutes).

3. The Connector: These paid stations almost always have a 25mm (1 inch) thread. Standard garden hose connectors are 20mm (3/4 inch). You must carry a 25mm-to-20mm reducer adaptor (plastic or brass) to connect your hose, or you won't be able to fill up.

The "Fruit Fly" Warning

• Yamba Quarantine Station (Renmark): If entering SA from Victoria/NSW, you cannot bring fresh fruit/veg.

• Water Check: They generally do not check your water tanks, but they may ask if you are carrying "fruit contaminated" water (rare). Potable water is fine.