The Best Truck Stops in Australia
A trucker’s life consists of travelling long distances constantly. While travelling can be thrilling, it can also be tiresome and truckers need to stop and rest for a while so they will have enough energy to continue moving on the road. Truckers need some things to provide them with some comfort and relaxation… such as a soft and comfortable bed, a decent meal, and a nice shower. Aside from that, truckers need to refuel their trucks and trailers and inspect them if they are in proper working conditions. If truckers don’t rest, they’ll become a danger to themselves and to others on the road; driving on the road while sleepy and heavy-eyed heightens the risk of accidents and unfortunate incidents from happening.
That’s why truck stops are essential for truckers to recharge themselves. Under the Chain of Responsibility and Fatigue Management Law (yes, it’s a real law; look it up if you’re not aware of it), every worker, including truck drivers, is required to take breaks throughout the day.
So if you’re a trucker reading this, you have the absolute right to take breaks and stops if you need to. And while you’re at it, why not plan your breaks at the best stops in Australia? If you’re a newbie trucker, you might not be aware of these gems hiding in plain sight. The best thing about these truck stops we’ll be recommending is that you can find them all over the country so no matter where your destination is, you can visit these truck stops:
The Truckerwagon (formerly known as The Milestone Cafe)
Located at 99 Jericho Rd, Moorland, NSW, this is a good place to stop if you’re travelling along the NSW coast. This cafe has got great burgers and breakfast meals, a 24-hour fuelling station next door, great parking, and clean toilets. Also, if you’re in a hurry, you can call ahead and order food, so by the time you arrive at the location, your food is ready for you to chow down and then you’re back on the road quickly. Convenient, right?
Emmdale Roadhouse
One of the awesome advantages of this place is the easy big rig access so accessing this place isn’t a big complicated thing to do for truckers. They’ve also got hot showers, hot meals, cold beverages, coffee, and their famous big steak sandwich to warm your insides and perk you up. You can top-up your truck trailer’s tank or get a good night’s sleep in one of their beds. Located at Barrier Highway, Wilcannia, NSW it’s a great place to stop if you’re around the area.
The Golden Nugget Roadhouse
This stop has an all-day breakfast (because why not?), steak, and homestyle roast menu. Aside from their scrumptious meals, they also have lots of big spaces for truckers to park at night, so you’ll have no problem parking your drop deck trailers overnight. Furthermore, the staff are super-friendly as well so your stay at Golden Nugget will definitely be a comfortable one. If you’re in the Queensland area, you can visit this area located at Bruce Highway Gympie.
Hell’s Gate Roadhouse
Located two hours away from the Queensland border at Nicholson, it’s a great place for a rest if you’re travelling between Northern Queensland and the Northern Territory. Known for its vegan dishes, truckers got access to rooms, campgrounds, clean amenities, and relatively cheap fuel (depending on where you’re from). This stop has also a gravel airstrip, which can accommodate most small plane types, in case pilots need to do an emergency landing or if they want to visit Queensland in a cinch.
Hattah Outback Roadhouse
This truck stop located at Calder Highway, Hattah in Victoria, provides clean and hot showers and serves top-notch coffee and burgers for exhausted truckers. This is the place to go if you want a great truckie chow down. It’s generally filled with people heading back from the bike races, but don’t worry, there’s plenty of room for all, even for big trailer trucks.
BP Kewdale Truck Stop
Imagine a truck stop that catered specifically to truckies. That’s what BP Kewdale Truck Stop, located at Abernethy Road, Kewdale, does best. They offer lots of room for large trucks to fill up, and they’ve got hot showers, clean amenities, and even laundry facilities if you need to wash your dirty laundry. Their food menu also has a large variety you can choose from and they also have a convenience store where you can shop for essentials. There are also truck washing services in the area, and even a trucker’s lounge for when you just want to sit back, take your shoes off, prop up your feet, and relax. If you’re travelling in Western Australia, don’t miss this stop.
BP Autoport Adelaide River
If you’re on your way to Darwin, or on your way out, you may want to visit this place. Located at Stuart Highway, Adelaide River, this is the perfect place for truckers to catch some needed zzz’s where they can camp for several hours or sleep in the cabins they offer. Like a lot of truck stops on this list, it has home-style food with dine-in or takeaway options, clean outdoor toilets, and showers, as well as laundry facilities to keep you and your belongings clean.
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The power of hotdogs
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