Outback Oasis
Barkly Homestead, a remote roadhouse on the Barkly Highway between Tennant Creek, NT, and Camooweal, QLD, is the only stop for travelers on the 460km stretch between towns. It caters to local cattle stations, mining companies, truckers, aviation crews, road repair teams, and tourists exploring the Australian outback.
Our Roadhouse
6am - 10pm | 7 days a week
(Holiday hours may vary)
We offer Diesel, Unleaded 91, Premium 95, and Avgas, along with oils, lubricants, and coolants. Our shop features cold drinks, barista-made coffee, snacks, ice cream, and gifts. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, and Eftpos. ATM available.
Stay with Us
Camping
Powered Sites
from $45 p/night (1-2 ppl)
The explorer, the sunseeker, the grey nomad, the cross state traveller...
Whatever the excuse to visit us - we welcome you all to a true outback experience.
Bathrooms, showers, camp kitchen, and laundry facilities available
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All our sites are drive through with no unhooking necessary.
We do not allocate sites.
Based on a first come first served basis. Please see reception upon arrival.
Unpowered Camping
$18 Adult | $6 Child | Children under 5 Free
Whether you're an adventurer, a backpacker or just looking to explore the NT...
We invite you to camp under the stars with us and experience the true outback.
Bathrooms, showers, camp kitchen, and laundry facilities available
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All our sites are drive through with no unhooking necessary.
We do not allocate sites.
Based on a first come first served basis. Please see reception upon arrival.
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Can I book my powered site?We do not accept advanced bookings to ensure flexibility and fairness for all our customers. By focusing on real-time availability. Sites are not allocated.
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Cancellation PolicyCancellations made at least 24 hours prior to arrival are penalty-free and must be submitted via email. Unapproved cancellations or no-shows will incur a charge for the full amount of the stay.
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Opening HoursDuring our Dry Season (May 1st - October 31st), we are open from 6 AM to 10 PM. In the Wet Season, our hours are 6 AM to 9 PM.
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When can I check in?Check-in for our rooms and cabins starts at 2 PM. For camping and powered sites, check-in is available all day.
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Can I bring my pet?Pets are welcome! We have pet-friendly cabins and our campground is also pet-friendly. Please keep dogs on a lead at all times. Only registered service animals are allowed inside the roadhouse. Dogs are BYOB—Bring Your Own Bowl. Please do not wash pet bedding or use sinks for pet care.
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AmenitiesWe offer a variety of amenities, including a dump point, safe drinking water, and showers. These are included in the price of your stay. If you’re not staying with us, you can access these amenities for a $10 fee. Washers are available for $4.
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WifiWi-Fi is available in the roadhouse. But as we are in the outback, Wi-Fi is not accessible in the campground or most cabins. However, some of our motel rooms can connect to the roadhouse Wi-Fi.
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Noise PolicyGenerators are not permitted. Guests are requested to minimise noise and avoid any disturbances to neighbours inside or outside the park after 10 PM.
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Staying with horses?Horses stay for free. You may choose to stay on either our powered or unpowered sites. We have a small paddock available.