Background & Location
Ilkurlka Roadhouse was built in 2003 as an initiative of the Spinifex People. Although it provides a valuable service to travellers on the Anne Beadell Highway, its main purpose is to serve the communities to the north and south during times of Aboriginal business and travel. The roadhouse provides a vital service to both east-west and north-south travellers and is proudly owned and operated by the Spinifex people. It is located in a very remote and isolated area and faces many challenges as a result.
Structures at Ilkurlka have all been architecturally designed, ergonomically and functionally. This includes the roadhouse, house, arts studio, logistics shed and amenity structures.
Ilkurlka is entirely solar powered with a generator back-up if needed. This also includes our bore which supplies good potable water to supplement rainwater collected in tanks around the roadhouse.
The studio is set on top of a sand dune with magnificent views over the desert and is the best spot for viewing the magnificent sunsets which we get here.
Ilkurlka campsite is a peaceful retreat with a hot shower, toilet and covered barbeque area. Firewood is freely provided.
Our shed tank structures and signage within Spinifex Lands provide a welcome to travellers, an initiative of the traditional owners.
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Call (08) 90371147
Welcome to Ilkurlka Visitor Centre!
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Welcome to Ilkurlka!
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Urgent travel update 20 April 2024
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There was very high rainfall between Ilkurlka and Laverton in the first half of March.
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The latest advice is that the Anne Beadell and Connie Sue Highways west of Ilkurlka will remain closed until at least the end of May. The estimated regional damage is between $20 to $100 million within Laverton shire, only about 30% of roads in the area have been assessed so far as there is a lot of water still around. A possible timeframe is late May for the reopening of the Great Central Road and it is very unlikely that the Anne Beadell will open before that.
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We do not know if the track through Serpentine Lakes on the Anne Beadell Highway on the SA/WA border is passable.
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Please check Laverton and Kalgoorlie-Boulder shire road reports for road closures. These closures are for public safety!
Laverton road reports can be found at https://www.laverton.wa.gov.au/services/roads/road-condition-reports.aspx.
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We are located approximately 770km west of Coober Pedy and 550km east of Laverton on the Anne Beadell Highway.
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As well as offering roadhouse facilities (diesel, limited supplies of opal/petrol, basic groceries and a campground) we have an excellent display of artwork created by the Spinifex people.
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We look forward to welcoming you!
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Please feel free to contact us for travel updates.
If you need opal/petrol, please call in advance to check availability. Diesel is always available.
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