Caiguna

Caiguna is a tiny, remote roadhouse settlement on the Eyre Highway in Western Australia, best known as the eastern gateway to the famous 90-Mile Straight—one of Australia’s longest stretches of dead-straight road. For travellers crossing the Nullarbor Plain, Caiguna offers a welcome break with fuel, basic supplies, and a chance to stretch your legs in the vast, bone-dry outback. The real draw here is the raw, humbling landscape: endless blue skies, red earth, and a profound sense of isolation that defines the Australian outback experience.

Highlights & What to See

• 90-Mile Straight – Drive the iconic, ruler-straight section of the Eyre Highway (actually 146.6 km) that begins just west of Caiguna. It’s a bucket-list road trip moment, perfect for a photo of the vanishing point.
• Caiguna Blowhole – A natural limestone blowhole just off the highway; when the ocean swell is right, air and water spout from the ground. Listen for the roar before you see it.
• John Eyre Memorial – A simple plaque near the roadhouse commemorating explorer Edward John Eyre’s gruelling 1841 crossing of the Nullarbor.
• Stargazing – With zero light pollution, the night sky here is breathtaking. Lie back on the warm earth and watch the Milky Way stretch from horizon to horizon.
• Nullarbor Roadhouse – A classic outback pit stop with a quirky museum of local history and road-train memorabilia (just 50 km west).

Suggested Time to Spend

Caiguna is a stopover, not a destination. Most travellers pause for 20–30 minutes to refuel, grab a coffee, and snap a photo at the 90-Mile Straight sign. If you’re camping or staying in the basic motel rooms, an overnight stop allows you to experience the extraordinary silence and stars. Plan to arrive before dusk to avoid driving kangaroo-prone roads at night.

Nearby Areas Worth Combining

• Cocklebiddy – 50 km west, home to the famous Cocklebiddy Cave and another roadhouse with a quirky wedge-tailed eagle feeding station.
• Madura Pass – 100 km west, offering stunning views over the Roe Plains from the escarpment.
• Eucla – 200 km west, the last town before the South Australian border, with historic telegraph station ruins and the dramatic Eucla Pass.
• Border Village – 220 km west, where you can stand in two states at once and visit the Nullarbor National Park information centre.
• Norseman – 400 km east, the start of the Eyre Highway and a gateway to the Goldfields region.

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