The remote Erldunda Shell Roadhouse in the NT is a welcome and popular stop for truck drivers.
It is located at the intersection of the Stuart and Lasseter Highways, south of Alice Springs.
Drivers who contacted Spy said it was good to stop there with plenty of parking, a truckies-only shower, clean toilets and home-style cooking.
I spoke to manager Jody Bushby who said the number of trucks stopping there varied.
“We get a lot and some park out the front and sleep in their boxes overnight. The truckies-only shower is popular,” she said.
The roadhouse employs 18 staff, some long-time locals and the others from overseas.
I asked Jody what was the drivers’ favourite food there.
“At night it is scotch fillet steak and our mixed grill. Whilst at breakfast it is bacon and eggs and we also offer free coffee to truckies,” Jody said.
The roadhouse is open from 7am until 9pm seven days a week and fuel is available 24 hours a day.
The roadhouse is owned by Nullarbor Holdings.