Caiguna Roadhouse & Caravan Park – Nullarbor Plain, Western Australia

Caravan Camping, Motel Accommodation, Fuel and Meals at the Eastern End of the 90 Mile Straight

Located on the Eyre Highway at Caiguna, the Caiguna Roadhouse & Caravan Park provides a welcome overnight stop for travellers crossing the Western Australian section of the Nullarbor. The roadhouse sits at the eastern end of the famous 90 Mile Straight and offers a useful combination of caravan and camping accommodation, motel rooms, fuel, food, showers, toilets and other traveller services. For caravanners and motorhome travellers, Caiguna is a practical place to break up a long day on the Eyre Highway. Powered sites are available, while campers also have access to bathroom facilities and the services of the adjoining roadhouse. Add the nearby Caiguna Blowhole and the iconic 90 Mile Straight road sign, and this small roadhouse stop becomes a memorable part of any Nullarbor crossing.

Caiguna Roadhouse & Caravan Park Overview

Camping at Caiguna

Caiguna Roadhouse provides a relaxed caravan and camping area for travellers making the long journey across the Nullarbor. Current information confirms that both caravan camping and tent camping are available, with powered sites, bathroom facilities and access to the adjoining roadhouse services.

The park is suitable for:

• Caravans
• Motorhomes
• Campervans
• Camper trailers
• Tents
• Long touring rigs

This is a practical Nullarbor roadhouse caravan park rather than a resort-style destination, but it provides the facilities most travellers want after a long day of driving.

Facilities

Current listings for Caiguna Roadhouse & Caravan Park include:

• Powered caravan sites
• Tent camping
• Showers
• Toilets
• Drinking water
• Laundry facilities
• BBQ facilities
• Picnic tables
• Shade
• Roadhouse shop
• Meals and takeaway
• Fuel

Motel Accommodation

Travellers who want a break from camping can stay in the motel accommodation at Caiguna Roadhouse. The current operator advertises clean, air-conditioned motel rooms, including family rooms and pet-friendly accommodation. For caravanners who have spent several nights on the road, having a proper room for a night can be a welcome change.

Restaurant and Tavern

Caiguna Roadhouse operates a restaurant and tavern serving hearty meals and cold drinks. The service station also provides quick bites, drinks, snacks and basic travel essentials. That means campers can leave the camp kitchen packed away and enjoy a proper meal after completing a long stretch of highway driving.

Fuel at Caiguna

Fuel is one of the most important services at Caiguna. The roadhouse sits between Balladonia and Cocklebiddy, where distances between services are substantial. Strong winds and towing a caravan can increase fuel consumption significantly, so take advantage of reliable fuel stops rather than unnecessarily stretching your range. The current operator also advertises an EV charging point.

Pet-Friendly Camping

Current accommodation information describes Caiguna as offering pet-friendly accommodation, and camping directories list pets as welcome in the caravan park. If you’re travelling with a dog, advise staff when you arrive or make your booking so they can confirm any current site conditions. Keep pets under effective control, particularly around the highway and other guests.

The 90 Mile Straight

Caiguna sits at the eastern end of one of Australia’s most famous roads – the 90 Mile Straight.

The road runs between the Caiguna and Balladonia area and is one of the classic landmarks of a Nullarbor crossing. The famous road sign is a popular photo opportunity for travellers. Despite the novelty, the long straight road can become monotonous, so use Caiguna as an opportunity for a proper fatigue break.

Caiguna Blowhole

Approximately 5 km west of Caiguna is one of the region’s more unusual natural features – the Caiguna Blowhole. This isn’t a coastal blowhole. Instead, it is connected to the enormous system of limestone caves and  cavities beneath the Nullarbor Plain. Changes in atmospheric pressure can cause air to move through the underground system and emerge through the opening at the surface. Depending on conditions, visitors may be able to feel air moving from the ground.

How Far is Caiguna from Other Stops?

Mobile Phone and Internet

Mobile coverage across the Nullarbor is inconsistent and should not be relied upon as your only means of communication. Where you do have reception at a roadhouse, use the opportunity to download offline maps, check road and weather conditions and confirm your next fuel or accommodation stop. Carry emergency communications equipment if your travel plans include leaving the Eyre Highway or exploring remote tracks.

What Should You Bring?

Although Caiguna has useful facilities, this is still very remote travel. Carry:

Best Time to Stay

Caiguna can be used as an overnight stop throughout the year. Autumn, winter and spring generally provide more comfortable daytime temperatures for a Nullarbor crossing. Winter nights can become cold, while summer conditions may be hot and exposed. Strong winds are possible at any time of year, so secure awnings and outdoor camping equipment carefully.

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Final Thoughts

Caiguna Roadhouse & Caravan Park is exactly the sort of overnight stop that makes crossing the Nullarbor easier. You can pull in with the caravan, have a hot shower, refuel the vehicle, eat at the restaurant and get a proper night’s rest before continuing along the Eyre Highway. The pet-friendly options and motel accommodation make it useful for a wide range of travellers, while the nearby 90 Mile Straight and Caiguna Blowhole add a little sightseeing to what might otherwise be purely a fuel stop.

If Caiguna falls naturally at the end of your day’s driving, it’s a sensible place to stop rather than pushing on simply to reach the next roadhouse.