Mundrabilla

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Mundrabilla is located 66 kilometres west of Eucla and 115 kilometres east of Madura.

Mundrabilla History

European settlement of the Mundrabilla area began with Tom and John Kennedy, and a married couple named Bill and Annie McGill. In 1872 the Kennedy brothers and McGills trekked 1200 ardouous kilometres to the east of Esperance in the hope of selecting grazing land at Eucla. Chronic water shortages, difficult terrain and 1500 exhausted sheep forced them to abandon their journey however. The Kennedys and McGills later settled at Mundrabilla homestead where they found good grazing lands and sufficient water for their stock. Tragically Tom Kennedy was later speared to death, and Annie McGill died during childbirth in 1879.

During the 1920s engineers from the Indian Pacific Railway also hoped to discover significant underground water supplies in the Mundrabilla area. Drilling teams were a common sight throughout the Nullarbor at the time, and numerous boreholes were sunk in the hope of discovering water to power early 20th century locomotive boilers. At Mundrabilla the mother of all boreholes was sunk to a depth of 472 metres. At that depth the drilling team were dismayed to discover that they had reached a bedrock of solid granite - and more to the point, there was absolutely no water whatsoever.

Despite receiving a miserly 6 inches of rain per year Mundrabilla continues to rely on pastoral activities for its existence. To the south of Mundrabilla lies the Great Australian Bight where a small Rock Lobster industry has developed.

For semi trailer drivers and other Nullarbor travellers Mundrabilla is a welcome rest and refueling stop.

Mundrabilla Roadhouse: A Favoured Truck Stop

Mundrabilla Roadhouse: 24-Hour Fuel and Meals

Mundrabilla Roadhouse serves an all-day menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials, as well as takeaway food. Fuel - unleaded, diesel and AdBlue - is available 24 hours through an after-hours payment terminal, even when the roadhouse itself is closed.

Mundrabilla Bar is also attached to the Roadhouse, and pets are welcome in the beer garden on a lead.

For current fuel prices telephone Mundrabilla Roadhouse on (08) 9039 3465.

Pumping petrol at Mundrabilla

Mundrabilla Motel and Caravan Park

Mundrabilla Roadhouse has motel rooms with ensuite bathrooms - double, twin, single and family rooms, including pet-friendly rooms - and a pet-friendly, drive-through caravan park with powered and unpowered sites. For further information and bookings telephone (08) 9039 3465 or email mundrabillaroadhouse@outlook.com.

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.

Mundrabilla Attractions: Beach Fishing and Caves

Mundrabilla is very much a rest and refueling stop for Nullarbor Travellers. The area does however have some attractions for those travellers prepared to depart the beaten track. Twenty kilometres to the south lies the Great Australian Bight. Access to the Bight is made by the Wanteen Beach Road and this is where the locals go sand beach fishing. Apparently Whiting and Herring are commonly caught species in this area. Fresh Lobster or Crayfish can also be bought from the Rock Lobster Receival Depot. Located 20 kilometres to the west of Mundrabilla are numerous small caves and sinkholes. These features are located along the "Old Coach Road" which lies atop the Hampton Tablelands. Should you wish to access these areas Nullarbor Net recommends you ask for directions and discuss your plans with staff at the Roadhouse.

Nullarbor Net Travel Tips

Mundrabilla Roadhouse sells fuel 24 hours through its after-hours terminal, so it is one of the places on the Nullarbor where you can fill up in the middle of the night.

For current fuel prices across Western Australia, see the government's FuelWatch website.

A final thought. Please read the sign regarding dogs and urgent calls of nature! The sign says "You have just passed 1,000's of acres to the left and 1,000's to the right. So PLEASE let your dogs out somewhere else".

Mundrabilla Roadhouse: common questions

Is fuel available 24 hours at Mundrabilla?

Yes. Unleaded, diesel and AdBlue are available 24 hours through an after-hours payment terminal, even when the roadhouse is closed. See fuel stops.

Does Mundrabilla have a caravan park?

Yes - a pet-friendly, drive-through caravan park with powered and unpowered sites. Phone (08) 9039 3465 or email mundrabillaroadhouse@outlook.com.

What accommodation is there at Mundrabilla?

Motel rooms with ensuite bathrooms - double, twin, single and family rooms, including pet-friendly rooms. The roadhouse serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and has a bar.

Can I bring my dog to Mundrabilla?

Yes. There are pet-friendly motel rooms, the caravan park is pet-friendly, and pets are welcome in the beer garden on a lead.

How much does it cost to stay at Mundrabilla?

We don't list prices because they change often. Phone (08) 9039 3465 for current rates.

Where is Mundrabilla?

On the Eyre Highway in WA, 115 km east of Madura and 66 km west of Eucla. About 1,370 km by road from Perth (via Coolgardie and Norseman) and about 1,340 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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