Koonalda Station
Koonalda Station
About this campsite
Koonalda Station, once functioning as a historic roadhouse and garage on the original Eyre Highway, is an iconic travel destination. It's a window into Australia's pioneering past, featuring a vast graveyard of wrecked vehicles – silent remnants of journeys that stumbled. After its closure in 1988, it became part of the Nullarbor National Park. Today, it provides a unique and rugged adventure for explorers, offering an authentic off-road experience due to its dry-weather-only, non-maintained access road.
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Koonalda Station•Old Eyre Highway, Border Village, SA, 5690
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What facilities does Koonalda Station have?
Koonalda Station has long rig, generators allowed, camping fee, shade, free camping and toilets. That is the short list; 18 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Koonalda Station?
No. The record for Koonalda Station lists "No Pets", so dogs are not allowed here. That is common in national parks and conservation reserves, where the rule protects wildlife and other campers. If the dog is coming with you, look at the nearby sites on this page and check their rules before you drive out.
Can you book Koonalda Station online?
We hold no online booking link for Koonalda Station, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Koonalda Station?
Koonalda Station sits in Border Village, SA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Koonalda Station
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| Yes | |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Generators Allowed | Yes |
| Camping Fee | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Free Camping | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Overnight Rest Area | Yes |
| National Park | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Camping Area | Yes |
| Dry Access Only | Yes |
| Historic ruins of old homestead and roadhouse | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Camp Trailers | Yes |
| Tent Site | Yes |
| Photo Opportunity | Yes |
| No Pets | Yes |
| Place of Interest | Yes |
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Old Eyre Highway
Border Village, SA 5690