Cocklebiddy
Town
This tiny settlement, comprising a roadhouse with motel units, caravan sites and camping facilities, lies between Madura and Caiguna on the Nullarbor Plain. Nuytsland Nature Reserve extends southwards, a 400 000-hectare strip running along the Great Australian Bight. Locals operate on Central Western Time, 45 minutes ahead of the rest of the state.
Visitor Information
Cocklebiddy Roadhouse; (08) 9039 3462
Nearby towns
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Caiguna
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Madura
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Balladonia
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Nearby
Eyre Bird Observatory Housed in the fully restored 1897 Eyre Telegraph Station, Australia's first bird observatory offers birdwatching, bushwalking and beachcombing in Nuytsland Nature Reserve. Over 240 species of birds have been recorded at Eyre, including Major Mitchell cockatoos, brush bronzewings, honeyeaters and mallee fowl. It is near the site where Edward John Eyre found water and rested during his Nullarbor journey in February 1841. Courses, tours and whale-watching (June–Oct) as well as accommodation can be arranged on (08) 9039 3450. 4WD access only. 50 km SE.Chapel Rock: picnic area; 4 km E. Twilight Cove: fishing and whale-watching spot with views of 70 m high limestone cliffs overlooking the Great Australian Bight; 4WD access only; 32 km S.
Campsites around town
Cocklebiddy Roadhouse Caravan Park
Cocklebiddy Roadhouse has accommodation and caravan park facilities for visitors travelling along the Eyre Hwy, 66 km east of Caiguna. If you have a 4WD, take a detour to experience the pristine beauty of Nuytsland... Find out moreCaiguna Roadhouse Caravan Park 64 km
This roadhouse with caravan park facilities but no firewood is on the Eyre Hwy at Caiguna, 181 km east of Balladonia. Between Balladonia and Caiguna is the 90 mile straight, the longest stretch of straight road in... Find out moreMadura Pass Motel 89 km
This roadhouse with caravan park facilities is on the Eyre Hwy at Madura, 92 km east of Cocklebiddy. Bring firewood. A road opposite the Madura Roadhouse leads to a number of small blowholes; ask at the roadhouse for... Find out moreMundrabilla Roadhouse 203 km
Firewood is supplied at this roadhouse with caravan park facilities on the Eyre Hwy, 116 km east of Madura and 66 km west of Eucla. Take a detour to the tablelands above Mundrabilla for excellent views of the plains... Find out moreForrest camping area 232 km
A reuelling location for aircraft, Forrest is 126 km north of the Eyre Hwy on the Transcontinental Railway Access Rd, via the 4WD Forrest–Mundrabilla Rd. Camping is permitted near the old weather station that has... Find out moreBalladonia Roadhouse Caravan Park 236 km
There are caravan facilities and other accommodation options at this iconic roadhouse on the Eyre Hwy at Balladonia, 191 km east of Norseman. Claypans typical of the region can be photographed, along with old stone walls... Find out moreHotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Rest areas around town
Moonera Rest Area 43 km
44 km E of Cocklebiddy (R) or 47 km W of Madura (L) Large secluded area well off the highway among the trees. Good shade. NOTE: Emergency phone only. GPS: S31 59.376 E126 32.830... Find out moreMadura West Rest Area 66 km
67 km E of Cocklebiddy (L) or 24 km W of Madura (R) Large area well off the highway among a few trees. GPS: S31 55.720 E126 46.714 ... Find out moreDomblegabby Rest Area 101 km
141 km E of Balladonia (R) or 40 km W of Caiguna (L) Large area well off the highway surrounded by low scrub at a tank site. GPS: S32 19.265 E125 04.496 ... Find out moreMoodini Bluff Rest Area 113 km
25 km E of Madura (L) or 90 km W of Mundrabilla (R) Large area just off the highway at the base of the plateau. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 54.601 E127 17.228... Find out moreBaxter Rest Area 128 km
114 km E of Balladonia (R) or 67 km W of Caiguna (L) Large secluded area just off the highway among the trees. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S32 21.424 E124 47.202 ... Find out moreCarlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area 135 km
47 km E of Madura (R) or 68 km W of Mundrabilla (L) Large open area well off the highway. NOTE: Emergency phone only. GPS: S31 55.224 E127 31.175... Find out moreBoolaboola Rest Area 149 km
61 km E of Madura (R) or 54 km W of Mundrabilla (L) Large area just off the highway around a few trees. Limited shade. GPS: S31 53.534 E127 39.746... Find out more
