Eucla Telegraph Station ruins

Eucla once had one of the busiest telegraph stations in the country, linking Western Australia to the east. The stone buildings are now half buried in moving dunes, which makes for odd photos. A short drive from the roadhouse, plus the old jetty ruins on the coast nearby.

Good to know

• Coordinates are for Eucla; the ruins are a few kilometres from the roadhouse, follow the signs
• Sand is soft, stay on the marked track
• Watch for loose footing around the old walls

Best time

Morning or late afternoon for the light

Getting there

Signed gravel track from Eucla, sand in places

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.