Sandfire Roadhouse, Western Australia

The Sandfire Roadhouse in Western Australia is a near-essential fuel stop between Port Hedland and Broome. Meals and accommodation are also available.

The Sandfire Roadhouse is a crucial fuel stop on the Great Northern Highway from Port Hedland to Broome. Most people passing here will need to stop for fuel, as the next opportunity is 287km away at the Roebuck Plains Roadhouse.

Where is the Sandfire Roadhouse?

The Sandfire Roadhouse is 282km from Port Hedland, near the settlement of 80 Mile Beach. It’s roughly halfway along the drive to Broome. Even if you don’t need to fill up with petrol, it’s as good a place as any to get out of the car and stretch the legs. There aren’t many other opportunities to stock up on drinks and snacks, either.

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You’ll also see some rather unexpected wildlife. The Sandfire Roadhouse has resident peacocks and camels strutting about, which adds to the sense of outback eccentricity.

The restaurant at the Sandfire Roadhouse isn’t exactly fine dining, but it has a reputation for hearty meals. And, by the incredibly low standards of Australian roadhouses, fairly decent ones.

Sandfire Roadhouse accommodation

It’s also possible to stay at the Sandfire Roadhouse if you really want to. The attached caravan park has powered and unpowered sites, while there are a few basic motel rooms for those travelling by car rather than campervan.

One thing to be wary of with the Sandfire Roadhouse is that it’s not a 24 hour operation. The roadhouse is open between 7am and 7pm.