Yalata

Yalata Roadhouse

Yalata Roadhouse has reopened as the Y-STOP. Fuel (unleaded, diesel and AdBlue) is available 24 hours a day from a self-serve station, and the roadhouse and shop are open seven days a week.

Yalata Roadhouse is situated 94 kilometres to the east of Nullarbor Roadhouse and 52 kilometres west of Nundroo. The Yalata Lands surrounding the Roadhouse are now occupied by the Anangu people. Originally many of the Anangu people of Yalata lived in the spinifex country far to the north around Ooldea, in the vicinity of where the Indian Pacific Railway now runs. Anangu people were forced to vacate these areas for a number of reasons, not the least of which was that the sands around Ooldea soak had begun to drift as a result of the railways overusing supplies. In the 1940s and 50s areas around Maralinga and Emu were used for Atomic Testing by the British Government of the day. Around this time the Australian Government resumed much Anangu land to be used for the Woomera Rocket testing Range. These actions forced many Anangu people to settle more permanently in the Yalata area. In recent times much of the spinifex country has been returned to the Anangu people. Today the Anangu people still retain very strong links with their traditional lands - just as their ancestors have done for many thousands of years.

Hazards you may encounter

Camels .... Kangaroos .... and Wombats!

Yalata Roadhouse (Y-STOP): Caravan Park, Fuel and Meals

The original Yalata Roadhouse closed in 2006 and was later demolished. The community-run Y-STOP roadhouse now serves hot meals, barista coffee, cold drinks and travel supplies, and has an Aboriginal art display of locally made paintings and artefacts. The caravan park has powered and unpowered campsites and cabins, with toilets, showers, laundry and a camp kitchen — bookings are essential. Please note alcohol is not permitted on Yalata Aboriginal Land. For opening hours and bookings, telephone Yalata Roadhouse on 0437 913 899 or visit yalata.com.au.

Intricate Anangu Dot Paintings

Yalata Attractions: Head of Bight Whales and Fishing

Yalata Roadhouse is a rest stop for travellers passing to the east and west. 86 kilometres west of Yalata is the Head of Bight. Here Southern Right Whales can be seen in their winter calving and breeding grounds. The Bunda cliffs also begin at the Head of Bight and are a spectacle not to be missed - particularly for photographers. Roadhouse staff are usually fairly up to date as to how many whales are present in the viewing area, so just ask how many Southern Right Whales are around.

Prices and rates change often out here, so we no longer list them on this page — please phone ahead for current rates. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.

For serious sports fishermen there is a usable road from Yalata Roadhouse to one of the few fishing spots in this part of the remote Great Australian Bight. Here sports fisherman can catch Mulloway, Shark and Salmon. Locals reckon this area has some of the best remote sports fishing in Southern Australia. Reports of Mulloway catches in the order of 40 to 50 kilogrammes are not uncommon. To take full advantage of these fishing opportunities you will need a boat suitable for fishing in exposed waters. The road to the Yalata coastline is really only suitable for 4 wheel drive vehicles and you will need to approach Yalata Roadhouse staff to obtain an entry permit.

Along the Yalata coastline are a number of remote camping areas including Yalata Beach, Goya's Beach, The Granites, Goombarra and The Hilton which has 4 separate locations. Perhaps the camp site with the most interesting sounding name is Bob's Kitchen. All of these camp sites are in ecologically sensitive areas and in all likelihood you will be the only camper for many miles around.

Whilst stopping at the Yalata Roadhouse check out the Aboriginal paintings, carvings and other arts on display. Some of the carvings are particularly good value.

Master Didgeridoo Player and Apprentice

Yalata has some of the largest areas of undisturbed Scrub in S.A.

Yalata Roadhouse (Y-STOP): common questions

Is fuel available 24 hours at Yalata?

Yes - the Y-STOP has a 24-hour self-serve station with unleaded, diesel and AdBlue. The roadhouse and shop are open seven days. See fuel stops.

Does Yalata have a caravan park?

Yes - powered and unpowered campsites and cabins, with toilets, showers, laundry and a camp kitchen. Bookings are essential: phone 0437 913 899 or see yalata.com.au.

Is the Yalata roadhouse open?

Yes. The original roadhouse closed in 2006, but the community-run Y-STOP is open seven days, serving hot meals, coffee and travel supplies. Phone 0437 913 899 for current hours.

Can I drink alcohol at Yalata?

No - alcohol is not permitted on Yalata Aboriginal Land.

Where is Yalata?

On the Eyre Highway in SA, 94 km east of Nullarbor Roadhouse and 52 km west of Nundroo. About 1,730 km by road from Perth (via Coolgardie and Norseman) and about 980 km from Adelaide.

Checked with the businesses' own websites in October 2026. Hours and facilities can change, so phone ahead before relying on them. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.

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