Nullarbor Roadhouse & Caravan Park

An Iconic Overnight Stop in the Heart of the Nullarbor

Few places are more closely associated with the great Australian road trip than the Nullarbor Roadhouse. Sitting beside the Eyre Highway in remote western South Australia, the roadhouse provides a welcome combination of fuel, food, accommodation and caravan facilities for travellers making the long journey between Ceduna and Western Australia. Unlike the very basic roadside rest areas found elsewhere on the Nullarbor, this is a proper traveller service centre. Visitors can choose between powered caravan sites, unpowered camping and motel accommodation, while the roadhouse also provides a shop, restaurant, licensed bar and 24-hour fuel. Add spectacular sunsets, nearby caves, the Great Australian Bight and the extraordinary Bunda Cliffs, and Nullarbor Roadhouse becomes much more than simply somewhere to fill the fuel tank.

Nullarbor Roadhouse Overview

Camping at Nullarbor Roadhouse

The caravan park provides a much more comfortable overnight option than a roadside rest area. Travellers can choose between powered caravan sites and unpowered camping, making the park suitable for caravans, motorhomes, campervans and campers. The setting is unmistakably Nullarbor: wide open country, expansive skies and spectacular sunsets over one of Australia’s most remote landscapes. The roadhouse has also incorporated shaded rest areas into the caravan park, using materials connected with the early history of the property.

Powered and Unpowered Sites

Nullarbor Roadhouse officially offers both powered and unpowered caravan sites. Powered sites are particularly welcome for travellers who have spent several days relying on batteries or solar power, while the unpowered area provides a simpler option for self-contained travellers. Current rates and availability can be checked through the roadhouse booking system or by contacting the property directly.

How Much Does Camping Cost?

Camping prices vary according to site type, date and availability. Rather than publishing a fixed tariff that may quickly become outdated, it is best to check the current powered and unpowered site rates when booking.

Do You Need to Book?

Booking ahead is strongly recommended, particularly during the cooler months when large numbers of caravanners and motorhome travellers cross the Nullarbor. Caravan sites and motel rooms can be checked through the official Nullarbor Roadhouse booking system.

Motel Accommodation

If you would rather swap the caravan or tent for a proper bed, Nullarbor Roadhouse also provides motel accommodation. The roadhouse offers a range of configurations including ensuite rooms, family options and budget-style accommodation. This can be particularly appealing after several long days on the Eyre Highway.

24-Hour Fuel

Fuel availability is one of the most important considerations when crossing the Nullarbor. Nullarbor Roadhouse operates a 24-hour fuel payment kiosk, allowing travellers to refuel outside the normal shop opening hours.

Fuel types currently offered include:

• Premium petrol
• Unleaded petrol
• Diesel
• Avgas

Shop and Café

The roadhouse shop is a welcome sight after hours of driving. It stocks cold drinks, freshly prepared food, coffee, Nullarbor souvenirs and basic road-trip essentials.

Current shop opening hours are 7:00am to 9:00pm daily.

Restaurant

For travellers wanting a proper cooked meal, the Nullarbor Roadhouse restaurant provides dinner each evening. Current restaurant hours are 5:30pm to 8:00pm daily. Takeaway options are also available for travellers who would prefer to eat at their caravan, camper or motel room.

The Aussie Rock Legends Bar

One of the more enjoyable features of the roadhouse is its fully licensed Aussie Rock Legends Bar. After a long day behind the wheel, it provides somewhere to sit down, relax and enjoy a drink without having to cook or set up anything back at camp.

• The bar currently operates from 11:30am until 9:00pm daily.

Wi-Fi and Mobile Communication

Reliable communications cannot be taken for granted on the Nullarbor. The roadhouse currently provides free Wi-Fi across its caravan property, which can be particularly useful for travellers wanting to contact family, check weather conditions or plan the next stage of their journey. Nevertheless, download maps and important information whenever possible rather than relying completely on mobile reception.

History of the Nullarbor Roadhouse

The Nullarbor Roadhouse has become an attraction in its own right. Travellers have been stopping here for decades, and the property celebrates the history of travelling across this remarkable part of Australia. Historic materials have been incorporated into shaded areas around the caravan park, while murals and a scale model of the old station and garage help tell the story of earlier Nullarbor travel. It is a reminder of just how challenging crossing this region was before today’s sealed Eyre Highway and modern vehicles.

Things to Do Around Nullarbor Roadhouse

One of the advantages of staying at the roadhouse is that there are several interesting attractions in the wider area.

Highlights include:

• Great Australian Bight
• Bunda Cliffs
• Murrawijinie Caves
• Historic Old Eyre Highway
• Southern right whale watching in season
• Nullarbor Links golf course
• Scenic flights over the Great Australian Bight

Murrawijinie Caves

The Nullarbor is famous for the immense limestone cave system hidden beneath its apparently flat surface. The nearby Murrawijinie Caves provide an opportunity to experience part of this underground landscape. Visitors should follow current access advice and exercise extreme care around cave entrances, sinkholes and uneven terrain.

Bunda Cliffs

The spectacular Bunda Cliffs are another major attraction of this part of the Nullarbor. Here the immense limestone plateau drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean, creating some of Australia’s most extraordinary coastal scenery. Use only official signposted lookouts and remember that camping along the Bunda Cliffs within the protected area is prohibited.

Whale Watching

Between roughly May and October, southern right whales migrate into the waters of the Great Australian Bight. The wider Nullarbor and Head of Bight region is regarded as one of Australia’s outstanding locations for watching these enormous animals from land. The roadhouse also promotes seasonal scenic flights over the Bight, giving visitors a very different perspective on the cliffs and whale habitat.

Nullarbor Links Golf Course

Golfers tackling the famous Nullarbor Links will also find a golf hole associated with the roadhouse. Nullarbor Links stretches across the Eyre Highway route and is promoted as the world’s longest golf course, with individual holes located at towns and roadhouses across the journey. It’s one of the more unusual ways to break up the long drive across southern Australia.

Are Dogs Allowed?

The official roadhouse information I checked does not clearly publish a current caravan-park pet policy. If travelling with a dog or other pet, contact Nullarbor Roadhouse before booking to confirm the latest requirements and any restrictions applying to particular areas of the property.

What Should You Bring?

Despite the facilities at the roadhouse, this remains extremely remote travel. Useful supplies include:

Best Time to Visit

The cooler months are generally the most comfortable time to travel across the Nullarbor. Summer daytime temperatures regularly reach into the 30s, while evenings can become noticeably cooler. Winter is popular with caravanners because daytime temperatures are generally more comfortable and the season coincides with southern right whale migration along the Great Australian Bight. Even in warmer months, pack something warm for the evening because conditions can change quickly in this exposed landscape.

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Final Thoughts

Nullarbor Roadhouse & Caravan Park is one of those places where the journey and the overnight stop become part of the same experience. After hours of driving through sparsely populated country, the chance to plug into power, take a shower, enjoy a cooked meal, have a cold drink and refuel before the next stage of the journey is extremely welcome. But the real appeal is the location. You’re staying in the middle of one of Australia’s legendary landscapes, with caves beneath the limestone, the Great Australian Bight nearby and some of the biggest skies you’re likely to encounter anywhere in the country.

For anyone driving the Eyre Highway, Nullarbor Roadhouse is much more than a fuel stop – it’s part of the Nullarbor experience.