ABOUT ILKURLKA VISITOR CENTRE AND ROADHOUSE
Ilkurlka Visitor Centre and Roadhouse is a small community-controlled outstation run by the Spinifex People and roadhouse on the Anne Beadell Highway in Western Australia. It is probably the most remote roadhouse in Australia and is the only outpost on the Anne Beadell Highway between Coober Pedy and Laverton.
Click here for our opening hours. The shop will also open outside normal trading hours as required – just come down to the house and ask! (no callout fee).
We are now an accredited Australian Tourism Business with the Green Tick!
What is available?
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Visitor information kiosk (more IT equipment coming, including wall mounted Smart TV display)
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EFTPOS facilities - we take Visa or Mastercard. There is a 1.5% transaction fee to cover our costs.
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Diesel and Opal fuel. Note that we only have limited stocks of Opal fuel so please call ahead on 08 9037 1147 prior to travel.
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Groceries and soft drinks (no fresh produce)
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Optus mobile phone coverage
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Some vehicle spares
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Locally produced artefacts and art from the renowned Spinifex Arts Project
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Studio accommodation
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Campground with shower, toilet, covered barbeque area.
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Self-contained studio accommodation
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Public phone
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Tour group facilities - please call ahead
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WiFi internet access (charges apply)
Motor mechanical repairs are not available at Ilkurlka or along the Anne Beadell Highway. A small mechanical workshop is available at Ilkurlka for limited DIY repairs
Call (08) 90371147
Welcome to Ilkurlka Visitor Centre!
ILKURLKA
Ilkurlka update 29 May 2021
Ilkurlka has reopened to travelers from states classified as very low COVID19 risk. However travel restrictions may be imposed at very short notice in the event of COVID19 outbreaks in the various states and territories.
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As of 16 May 2021 there are particular requirements restricting travel from Victoria into Western Australia. Please see https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2021/05/WA-hard-border-with-Victoria-returns-from-10am-today.aspx
We urge you to call us (08 9037 1147) or email us (manager@ilkurlka.org.au) just prior to setting out on the Anne Beadell Highway for an update on the current situation.
Note that Ilkurlka has no facilities for those who wish to self-isolate for fourteen days when entering the state.
We ask that visitors use face masks when entering the roadhouse as an additional protective measure.
Western Australian controlled border restrictions apply for those arriving from the east. A G2G pass is required (https://www.g2gpass.com.au/apply) as well as the usual travel permits required for transit of the Anne Beadell Highway.
We look forward to seeing you!
