Madura

Madura Roadhouse
Madura Roadhouse is located at the base of the Hampton Tablelands and is one of the more peaceful and scenic stops on the Nullarbor.

Madura is located 91 kilometres east of Cocklebiddy and 115 kilometres west of Mundrabilla.

Madura History

Originally Madura was settled as a pastoral homestead in about 1876. Madura's early history is rather sketchy, however for many years the area was well known for producing quality polo and cavalry horses for the British Imperial Indian Army. At the time these fine stock horses were employed in various British campaigns on India's rebellious Northwest Frontier. Later known as "Walers", these horses were bred at Madura by an ex-Army Officer who overlanded them to Eucla for shipment to foreign ports. During World War 2 Madura was a site of importance to Australian Army engineers who were intent upon upgrading what is now known as the Eyre Highway. At the time Madura was the only known site with free flowing bore water throughout the Eucla artesian basin. To obtain this supply the Western Australian Government financed the drilling of a borehole to a depth of over 300 metres. Whilst Madura's brackish water supply was perfectly suitable for grazing stock, it nevertheless needed to be desalinated for human consumption. Today the Madura area continues its traditional pastoral activities - mainly sheep - and Madura Roadhouse provides Nullarbor travellers with a pleasant rest and refuelling stop.

Madura Roadhouse Accommodation, Caravan Park and Fuel

Madura Roadhouse is scenically situated at the base of the Hampton Tablelands. Madura is one of three roadhouses run by Golden Outback (with Cocklebiddy and Caiguna), and has air-conditioned motel rooms including pet-friendly and family rooms, a caravan park with powered sites, plus camping, a restaurant and tavern, and an EV charging point. The roadhouse is open from 6 am to 8 pm, and fuel is available 24 hours.

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 Spotted something out of date?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 further information and bookings telephone Madura on (08) 9039 3464.

Madura Attractions: Hampton Tablelands Lookout and Blowholes

Small Blowholes
These small blowholes are located north of the Eyre Highway. Take the turnoff and look for a red marker by the side of the road.

Madura is definitely one of the Nullarbor's more pleasant roadside stops. Two kilometres or so west of Madura you will find a scenic lookout situated on the Hampton Tablelands. This lookout is well signposted and located just a few metres north of the Eyre Highway.

View From Madura Lookout
The view from Madura Lookout. A good roadside camp site can be found near the lookout.

Travellers can expect to see sweeping views of Madura Pass and the Roe Plains. Whilst at the lookout it might be worth pondering that between 15 and 45 million years ago sea levels repeatedly advanced and retreated in this area of the Nullarbor. Both the Hampton Tablelands and Roe Plains are landforms representing changing sea levels caused by the advance and retreat of ice ages, and associated geological uplift processes. Opposite Madura Roadhouse travellers can also find a small road that leads to a number of small blowholes. Just follow the road and look carefully for a rather nondescript red marker on the left side of the road. These blowholes are not exactly spectacular, but they might provide an interesting short diversion on your journey. If you are seriously interested in blowholes, Nullarbor Net suggests you take the time to view Caiguna Blowhole which is located about 5 kilometres west of Caiguna Roadhouse.

Nullarbor Net Travel Tips

If you are travelling across the Nullarbor at night, Madura sells fuel 24 hours - but many roadhouses close their pumps in the evening. Cocklebiddy and Caiguna, to the west, sell fuel only from 6 am to 8 pm, so check ahead before relying on a roadhouse after dark.

Madura Roadhouse: common questions

Is fuel available 24 hours at Madura?

Yes. Madura sells fuel 24 hours. The roadhouse itself is open 6 am to 8 pm. To the west, Cocklebiddy (91 km) and Caiguna only sell fuel from 6 am to 8 pm, so Madura is the first 24-hour fuel east of Norseman. See fuel stops.

Does Madura have a caravan park?

Yes - Madura Roadhouse has a caravan park with powered sites, plus camping. Phone (08) 9039 3464 to book.

What accommodation is there at Madura?

Air-conditioned motel rooms, including family rooms and pet-friendly rooms, run by Golden Outback. You can book online at golden-outback.com.au or phone (08) 9039 3464.

Can I bring my dog to Madura Roadhouse?

Pets can stay in the designated pet-friendly rooms only (a fee applies, one pet per room), and must be on a lead outside. Book a pet-friendly room ahead.

How much does it cost to stay at Madura?

We don't list prices because they change often. Check current rates on the Golden Outback booking page or phone (08) 9039 3464.

Where is Madura?

On the Eyre Highway in WA, 91 km east of Cocklebiddy and 115 km west of Mundrabilla, at the foot of the Hampton Tablelands. About 1,250 km by road from Perth (via Coolgardie and Norseman) and about 1,450 km from Adelaide. Madura is on Central Western time - see Nullarbor time zones.

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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