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Welcome to Ilkurlka Visitor Centre!
ILKURLKA
Welcome to Ilkurlka Roadhouse!
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Travel update 6 May 2025
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The Anne Beadell remains closed in Western Australia as does the Connie Sue where it passes through the shire of Laverton. Until the Anne Beadell has been fixed as far as Ilkurlka we are prevented from accessing fuel supplies so no fuel is available at the moment.
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A start on repairing the rain damage from March last year has been made but there remains another 210km or so to go. We do not know when this final section will be completed.
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Note that Laverton shire has track closures in place for the Anne Beadell and Connie Sue Highways.
Please see the Laverton shire and Kalgoorlie road reports before travelling:​
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Laverton shire road conditions
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Kalgoorlie-Boulder road conditions
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There is currently no fuel (diesel or opal) available at Ilkurlka. Our fuel truck will not able to reach us until the March 2024 flood damage has been repaired. We have not got a timeframe for this.
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Ilkurlka Roadhouse is located approximately 770km west of Coober Pedy and 550km east of Laverton on the Anne Beadell Highway.
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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 fuel, please call in advance to check availability. Track conditions are preventing resupply here so at present no fuel is available.
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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.