FAQs

• Distance from Meekatharra to:
  • Mt. Augustus (mostly gravel): 5 - 6 hours (dependent on road conditions). For information on road closures and conditions, please contact Shire of Upper Gascoyne on (08) 9943 0899, or see here
  • Mt. Gould (mostly gravel): 1.5 - 2 hours (dependent on road conditions). For information on road closures and conditions, please see here
  • Wiluna (mostly gravel): 2 - 2.5 hours (dependent on road conditions). For information on road closures and conditions, visit www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
  • Sandstone via Meekatharra-Sandstone Road (all gravel): 2.5 - 3 hours: (dependent on road conditions). For information on road closures and conditions, call Shire of Sandstone on (08) 9963 5802, or see here 
  • Sandstone via Mt. Magnet (all bitumen): 4 - 5 hours
• Mobile phone reception is available only through the Telstra network
• Free Wi-Fi access is available at The Royal Mail Hotel. Subject to change, please call the hotel on (08) 9981 1148 to confirm availability.
• Paid Wi-Fi access is available at the Community Resource Centre at 55 Main Street
• Potable water is available in Welcome Park on Main Street, on the adjoining south side block of the public toilets
• Please note there are no toilets, showers, power, or potable water available at Peace Gorge campground
• Gym: no day or weekly passes are available, only monthly or annual memberships are available. $30 bond must be paid in cash – no EFTPOS is accepted for bond payment. The membership itself can be paid via EFTPOS
• Pool: the pool is open from October through to March. Daily, monthly, and seasonal passes are available from the Shire of Meekatharra
• Hire cars are available through Trenfield Motors on (08) 9981 1194 or 0408 899 178