Coolgardie sits along a strategic transport route that connects Perth with the Eastern States of Australia. This route is heavily used by truck drivers and freight operators travelling across the country.
The Coolgardie Truck Stop provides a convenient rest and refuelling point for truck drivers passing through the historic Goldfields town.
Located along the Great Eastern Highway, the truck stop serves as an important stopping point on the route between Perth and Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It offers a safe and accessible place for drivers to rest, refuel, and access essential facilities while travelling through the region.
The rest area supports road safety by reminding drivers to manage fatigue and take regular breaks during long journeys across Western Australia.
Terms & Conditions - Truck Parking Only
- Maximum Parking 24 hours only
- All vehicles to park in marked bays ONLY and adhere to signage
- Noise MUST be kept to a minimum with vehicles shut down
- Refrigerated vehicles MUST be shut down when on site and park in designated bays
- Please help preserve the asphalt surface by placing wooden blocks underneath trailer legs and dolly hitches
- Servicing, refuelling and cleaning of vehicles in this area is PROHIBITED
- High visibility safety vest must be worn on this site
- No parking of light vehicles – cars, buses, campervans and caravans
- Strictly no parking of explosive substances
Facilities
Visitors to the truck stop can access a range of amenities designed to support both long-distance drivers and local travellers, including:
- Fuel and refuelling services
- Truck and vehicle parking
- Rest areas for drivers
- Showers & Public toilets
- BBQ and picnic facilities
- Easy access to the Coolgardie town centre
These facilities help support road safety by encouraging drivers to stop, rest, and manage fatigue during long journeys across the Goldfields region.
Nearby Services
Within the town centre you can also find fuel, food, and travel supplies at places such as:
- VIBE Coolgardie – open daily
- Ampol Foodary Coolgardie – open daily
Request or Report a Service
If you need to request a service or report an issue at the Coolgardie Truck Stop, you can do so by completing the online Customer Service Request form.
This form allows you to notify the Shire about maintenance issues, damaged facilities, or other concerns so they can be addressed as quickly as possible.
For all other ways of reporting an issue or contacting the Shire directly, please refer to the contact options below.
QUICK LINKS:
driving-in-wa-a-guide-to-safe-stopping-places.pdf