Balladonia and the Skylab display
Balladonia, Western Australia
A tiny Nullarbor roadhouse stop where pieces of the falling US Skylab space station landed in 1979. The roadhouse museum shows fragments and tells the story, and it is also a key fuel point.
- Nearest town
- Balladonia, Western Australia
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- -32.3516, 123.6566
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Balladonia and the Skylab display?
Balladonia and the Skylab display is in Balladonia, Western Australia, at GPS -32.3516, 123.6566.
Which road trips pass Balladonia and the Skylab display?
Balladonia and the Skylab display is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Crossing the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway.
What is there to see near Balladonia and the Skylab display?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ninety Mile Straight (117 km).
When is the best time to visit Balladonia and the Skylab display?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)