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The Outback Way crosses some of the most remote country in Australia, where fuel stops can be hundreds of kilometres apart. Whether you're travelling west towards the Great Central Road or east along the Plenty Highway, knowing where your next tank of fuel is coming from is essential. Plan ahead, check conditions and use this guide to map out your fuel stops before hitting the road.
230km from Yulara | 673km from Alice Springs
Open: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm
Fuel is available from the Docker River Store, with Opal unleaded petrol and diesel available for travellers. The store also stocks basic supplies. Fuel availability can be affected by remote supply schedules, so it’s recommended to call ahead and confirm fuel is available before setting out.
230km from Docker River| 446km from Alice Springs
Open 7am–8pm daily
Found at 257 Yulara Drive, just off the Lasseter Highway, next to the Ayers Rock Resort & the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The station is open every day and also has an attached convenience store for cold drinks, snacks, an ATM and toilet. This is the closest fuel to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park for those visiting the region.
85km from Yulara | 361km from Alice Springs
Open 7am–7pm daily
The Curtin Springs is a convenient fuel stop on the Lasseter Highway, located approximately 85 km east of Yulara and 100 km west of Erldunda. The roadhouse offers unleaded petrol and diesel, making it a popular place to refuel before continuing to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, or Kings Canyon. Travellers will also find a range of amenities, including accommodation including comfortable rooms or camping sites, a café, basic groceries and visitor services such as the famous Paper Tour, making Curtin Springs an ideal place to take a break and prepare for the next stage of the journey.
200km from Alice Springs | 78km from Kulgera
Fuel available 6:30am – 9pm
Erldunda is located at the junction of the Stuart and Lasseter Highway on a sealed road. It stocks petrol and diesel, it has convenience store, a bar and accommodation for drivers who need a rest before continuing their journey. For those who just need a short rest-stop, local Emus can provide a great entertainment while breaking up the journey.
92km from Alice Springs | 108km from Erldunda Roadhouse
Fuel available 6am – 9pm
Located approximately 90km south of Alice Springs, Stuarts Well Roadhouse offers a small mini mart, barista coffee, petrol - opal, premium unleaded and diesel, they sell ice, souvenirs, clothing, takeaway food and accommodation. The roadhouse offers a range of accommodation options, including recently refurbished ensuite cabins, budget rooms, powered caravan sites, unpowered camping and a grassed campground, making it a popular choice for caravanners and road trippers. It's a great base for exploring nearby attractions such as Rainbow Valley, Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve and Chambers Pillar (4WD only). The roadhouse is open from 6am till late every day of the week except Christmas day.
139km from Gemtree | 92km from Stuarts Well Roadhouse
Fuel available 24/7
Alice Springs is the largest fuel hub in Central Australia. It is the last place where travellers will find multiple competing fuel retailers before travelling to destinations such as Uluru, Kings Canyon, East and West MacDonnell Ranges, Simpson Desert and Tennant Creek. Because of this, it is generally recommended that visitors fill up before leaving town, even if they expect to refuel at a roadhouse later.
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108km from Harts Range | 139km from Alice Springs
Opening times 8am-5pm daily
Just 138km northeast of Alice Springs, Gemtree Caravan Park is much more than a place to refuel. Located on the sealed section of the Plenty Highway, it's a popular stop for travellers looking to stretch their legs, enjoy a meal or spend a night in the outback. Along with unleaded petrol and diesel, Gemtree offers a licensed country store stocked with basic groceries, takeaway meals, barista coffee, cold drinks and ice cream. Travellers will also find clean amenities, a 24-hour free payphone, laundry facilities, a swimming pool for park guests, an effluent dump point and Telstra 4G and Optus mobile coverage. If you have a little extra time, Gemtree is renowned for its guided gem fossicking tours and nearby gem fields, making it one of the most unique stops along the Plenty Highway.
287km from Jervois Station | 108km from Gemtree
Opening times 8am-5pm daily
Located around 216km east of Alice Springs, Atitjere Homelands Store in Harts Range is a convenient place to top up both your fuel tank and supplies. In addition to fuel, the store stocks basic groceries, cold drinks, ice creams and takeaway food, while an ATM and public payphone are available for travellers. It's a handy stop before continuing east along the Plenty Highway into some of Central Australia's most remote country.
350km from Alice Springs | 287km from Harts Range
Opening times 7:30am-6pm daily
Approximately 350km from Alice Springs, Jervois Station Roadhouse is an important refuelling stop for anyone travelling the Plenty Highway. In addition to petrol and diesel, you'll find toilets, hot showers, drinking water, a public payphone, a small store and camping facilities, making it an ideal place to rest for the night or simply take a break from the drive. Surrounded by the rugged beauty of the eastern outback, it's well worth spending a little time soaking up the peaceful atmosphere before continuing your journey.
219km from Tobermorey Station | 287km from Harts Range
Opening times Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Weekends: 8:30am-3:30pm
Around 223km east of Jervois, Tobermorey Station Roadhouse & Caravan Park is the last fuel stop in the Northern Territory before the Queensland border. Along with fuel, the roadhouse offers a convenience store with basic groceries, camping and caravan sites, accommodation and a welcoming place to rest after a long day on the road. Set amongst shady lawns and open green spaces, it's a surprisingly peaceful outback oasis where travellers can relax, stretch their legs and prepare for the next leg of their journey.
Fuel Stops along the Outback Way
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