Why is the roadhouse called Tjukayirla?
Tjukayirla Roadhouse takes it name from the Tjukayirla Rockholes which are situated at the south-western end of the campground adjacent to a Paine & Barclay survey marker which was placed by the surveyors in the early 1930’s during the original survey of the route to Warburton. The roadhouse is also known as the Zoo Roadhouse – this is due to the Zoo Breakaway, a good example of desert breakaway country, that is a short walk across the main road from the rockhole. At times dingos, emus, kangaroos and camels as well as a large variety of birds can be seen around the Roadhouse.
