Eucla - Western Australia

EUCLA - WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Small town and truck stop 11km. over the South Australian border into Western Australia.
Founded in 1877 as a telegraph station on the western line it is now a popular service stop for travellers. It sits atop the Hampton Tablelands a short distance from some of Australia's most spectacular coastline along the Great Australian Bight.
Whale watching from the cliff tops of the bight has been increasing over recent years as populations recover and these will be seen between April and September.
There is a meteorological station at Eucla which is open to viasitors and the Eucla Museum contains historic photographs and newspaper articles relating to Eucla. The ruins of the old Telegraph Station will be found 4km south of the town centre.
Fishing around the coast near Eucla is a popular and rewarding pastime.

PLACES OF INTEREST:

Some spectacular coastal scenery on the Great Australian Bight just south of the town.

An old overland telegraph station ruin.

ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:

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INFORMATION CENTRE:
Some local information is available at the roadhouse. Major Centres are at
Cocklebiddy Tourist Information Centre
Wedgetail Inn. Eyre Hwy. Norseman. WA 6443
Ph: 08 9093 3462

Ceduna Gateway Visitor Information Centre
58 Poynton St. Ceduna. SA 5690
Ph: 08 8625 2780 Toll Free: 1800 639 413

HOW TO GET THERE:
By road along the Eyre Hwy.
50km. South of Reid railway station on the transcontinental railway.