Eucla
Town
Eucla is the largest settlement on the Nullarbor Plain, located just near the South Australian border. The ruins of a telegraph station exist at the original townsite and beyond the ruins are the remains of a jetty, a reminder of pioneering days when supplies were transported by boat. Eucla is today located on the Hampton Tableland and operates on Central Western Time, 45 minutes ahead of the rest of Western Australia.
Visitor Information
Eucla Motel, Eyre Hwy; (08) 9039 3468
Nearby national parks
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Nullarbor National Park
Declared in 1979, the huge Nullarbor National Park is a 50-kilometre by 200-kilometre strip of the famous Nullarbor Plain, stretching from...more
In Town
Telegraph station ruins Opened in 1877 (just 33 years after Samuel Morse invented the telegraph), the Eucla Telegraph Station helped link WA with the rest of Australia and the world, often sending over 20 000 messages a year. The first message, sent to Perth in December 1877, stated simply, 'Eucla line opened. Hurrah.' 4 km S.Eucla Museum: local history, including exhibits of the telegraph station, told through newspaper clippings and old photographs; Eucla Motel. Travellers' Cross: dedicated to travellers and illuminated at night; on the escarpment, west of town. Bureau of Meteorology: visitors welcome; east of town; (08) 9039 3444. 9-hole golf course: site of the Golf Classic in May; north of town.
Nearby
Eucla National Park This small park extends between Eucla and Border Village. On the coast near the SA border is Wilsons Bluff Lookout, with views to the east following the Bunda Cliffs into the distance. Closer to Eucla are the enormous sculptural shapes of the Delisser Sandhills. Mark your footprints in the dunes.Border Village: quarantine checkpoint for people entering WA (travellers should ensure they are not carrying fruit, vegetables, honey, used fruit and produce containers, plants or seeds). The Border Dash starts here every Oct; 13 km E.
Cafes & restaurants around town
Campsites around town
Mundrabilla Roadhouse 64 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 moreHighway camping area (bush camping) 87 km
Along the Eyre Hwy between the Nullarbor Roadhouse and Border Village there are several roadside bays in the scrub for overnight-only bush camping. Dogs on leads are allowed.... Find out moreKoonalda Homestead camping area 96 km
The access track to this no-frills camping near the homestead is off the Eyre Hwy, 100 km west of the Nullarbor Roadhouse and 90 km east of Border Village. The old homestead and outbuildings, built mainly from... Find out moreForrest camping area 118 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 moreMadura Pass Motel 178 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 moreGilgerabbie Hut camping area 181 km
This camping area for self-sufficient campers is 12 km west of the Nullabor Roadhouse on an access track south of Eyre Hwy. The nearby Gilgerabbie Hut is a former outstation for local shepherds, and can be rented.... Find out moreCaravan parks around town
Hotels, motels & B&Bs around town
Rest areas around town
Border East Rest Area 21 km
9 km E of Border Village (R) or 176 km W of Nullarbor (L) Large secluded area just off the highway in the scrub. Limited shade. GPS: S31 38.887 E129 06.487... Find out moreScenic Lookout No.1 Rest Area 24 km
13 km E of Border Village (R) or 172 km W of Nullarbor (L) Small open area just off the highway. GPS: S31 39.565 E129 07.903... Find out moreScenic Lookout No.2 Rest Area 27 km
17 km E of Border Village (R) or 168 km W of Nullarbor (L) Large open area just off the highway. GPS: S31 39.454 E129 10.068... Find out moreJillah Rockhole Rest Area 74 km
106 km E of Madura (L) or 9 km W of Mundrabilla (R) Large secluded area well off the highway in the scrub. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S31 50.386 E128 07.814 ... Find out moreScenic Lookout No.3 Rest Area 85 km
75 km E of Border Village (R) or 110 km W of Nullarbor (L) Large open area well off the highway. Excellent views. GPS: S31 36.380 E129 46.620 ... Find out moreKoonalda Rest Area 95 km
85 km E of Border Village (R) or 100 km W of Nullarbor (L) Small secluded area just off the highway in the bush. Limited shade. GPS: S31 34.799 E129 52.501... Find out moreBoolaboola Rest Area 118 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 moreCarlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area 132 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 moreScenic Lookout No.4 Rest Area 142 km
133 km E of Border Village (R) or 52 km W of Nullarbor (L) Open area well off the highway. GSP: S31 34.985 E130 22.366... Find out more
