Potable Water Locations Western Australia Free Refill Stations & Caravan Water Points

Here is the comprehensive directory for Western Australia.

Crucial WA Water Rules:

• The "Standpipe" System: Unlike Victoria/NSW, most high-flow "standpipes" in WA (large pipes filling from overhead) are LOCKED and require a specialized swipe card/account with the Water Corporation (mostly for farmers/water carters). Do not rely on them. Use the low-flow consumer taps listed below.

• Water Scarcity (North & East): North of Geraldton and East of Norseman, water is precious.

  • Roadhouses: Most roadhouses on the Nullarbor and Great Northern Hwy run on expensive desalination or trucked water. They usually Charge for water ($1 for 20L is common) or refuse connection.

  • Karratha/Roebourne: Water is often Paid via a coin/card dispenser at Visitor Centres.

• The "Long Hose" Rule: In WA, taps are often placed far from the bollards to prevent damage. Carry at least 20m–30m of drinking water hose.

A-Z Directory of Potable Water Sites (WA)

A

• Albany:

  • Visitor Information Centre (York St): Tap located at the RV long-vehicle parking area behind the centre.

  • Amity Quays (Princess Royal Dr): Tap located at the public dump point.

• Arrino:

  • Rest Area: Tap located at the free camp gardens.

• Augusta:

  • Civic Park: Tap near the amenities block.

B

• Balladonia (Nullarbor):

  • Roadhouse: Non-potable/Rainwater only in tanks. Purchasing bottled water is recommended here.

• Beverley:

  • Apex Park (Lukin St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Bindoon:

  • Visitor Centre (Great Northern Hwy): Designated free drinking water tap near the parking area.

• Boddington:

  • Memorial Park: Tap located near the dump point.

• Boyup Brook:

  • Flax Mill Caravan Park (external): Tap located at the public dump point.

• Bridgetown:

  • Railway Station Carpark: Tap located near the dump point.

• Broome:

  • Town Beach (Robinson St): Tap located near the boat washdown (check signage for potable).

  • Skate Park (Cable Beach Rd East): Tap near the water fountain/amenities.

  • Warning: Most caravan parks in Broome have excellent water, but public free-fill points are rare due to high demand.

• Bruce Rock:

  • Caravan Park (Dunstat St): Free water available for travellers at the dump point area.

• Bunbury:

  • Dolphin Discovery Centre: Tap located near the public toilets/shower.

  • Service Stations: Several BP/Caltex stations on the bypass have taps (ask permission).

• Busselton:

  • Churchill Park (Adelaide St): Tap located near the dump point.

C

• Carnarvon:

  • Visitor Information Centre (Robinson St): Designated potable water hose for travellers.

  • Town Beach: Taps near the BBQ shelters.

• Cervantes:

  • Catalonia St: Tap located at the 24hr public dump point.

• Collie:

  • Railway Goods Shed (Throssell St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Coolgardie:

  • Park (Great Eastern Hwy): Tap near the dump point/truck bay.

• Coral Bay:

  • Water Station (Banksia Dr): PAID Station. 20c coins required for treated water (desalination).

• Corrigin:

  • Showground (Larke Cres): Tap located near the dump point.

• Cue:

  • Austin Street: Tap located in the parking bay near the old Gaol.

D

• Dalwallinu:

  • Richardson Park: Tap located near the dump point.

• Dampier:

  • Boat Ramp: Taps available (often busy with boats).

• Denham (Shark Bay):

  • Foreshore (Knight Tce): PAID Station. Coins required (Desalinated water).

  • Fishing Jetty: Tap often locked/removed. Rely on the paid station.

• Denmark:

  • Working Men's Club (Hollings Rd): Tap located near the dump point.

• Derby:

  • Wharf: Tap usually available near the entrance/amenities.

• Dongara:

  • Town Oval (Waldeck St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Dumbleyung:

  • Stubbs Park: Tap located near the dump point.

E

• Esperance:

  • Visitor Centre (Dempster St): Tap located in the car park (limit often applies).

  • Greater Sports Ground (Black St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Exmouth:

  • Visitor Centre (Murat Rd): PAID Station. Swipe card or tokens required for bulk water (water is precious here).

  • Learmonth Jetty: Non-potable washdown only.

F

• Frankland River:

  • Caravan Park (Wingebellup Rd): Tap near the dump point (usually accessible).

• Fremantle:

  • South Beach: Taps near the showers/amenities.

G

• Geraldton:

  • Visitor Centre (Chapman Rd): Designated RV water fill point in the long vehicle car park.

  • Francis St Carpark: Tap near the dump point.

• Gingin:

  • Lions Park: Tap near the amenities.

• Goomalling:

  • Caravan Park (Throssell St): Tap available at the dump point.

H

• Halls Creek:

  • Shell Xpress Service Station: Designated "Ezy Dump" point with potable water tap (Free).

• Harvey:

  • Railway Station: Tap located near the dump point.

• Hyden (Wave Rock):

  • Caravan Park: Tap available (Check with management if not staying).

J

• Jurien Bay:

  • Bashford Street: Tap located at the public dump point.

K

• Kalbarri:

  • Anchorage Lane: Tap located at the public dump point.

• Kalgoorlie:

  • Centennial Park (Hannan St): Tap located near the dump point.

  • Forest Street: Tap located near the railway line/amenities.

• Karratha:

  • Visitor Centre (De Witt Rd): PAID Station. Coins/Token required.

  • Gap Ridge: Commercial standpipe (Swipe card only).

• Katanning:

  • Aberdeen St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Kellerberrin:

  • Massingham St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Kojonup:

  • Showgrounds: Tap located near the dump point.

• Kulin:

  • Johnston St: Tap located near the public toilets/RV parking.

• Kununurra:

  • Showgrounds (Coolibah Dr): Tap located near the dump point.

  • Celebrity Tree Park: Tap near the boat ramp.

L

• Lake Grace:

  • Sport Precinct (Stubbs St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Lancelin:

  • Hopkins St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Laverton:

  • Great Central Road (Start): Tap near the visitor centre/amenities.

• Leonora:

  • Tower Street: Free water available at the information bay.

M

• Mandurah:

  • Halls Head (Old Coast Rd): Tap located at the public dump point.

• Manjimup:

  • Mottram St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Marble Bar:

  • Comparison St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Margaret River:

  • Gloucester Park: Tap located near the dump point.

• Meekatharra:

  • Main Street: Tap near the public toilets/lookout.

• Merredin:

  • Visitor Centre (Barrack St): Tap available for travellers.

• Mingenew:

  • Railway Station: Tap located near the dump point.

• Moora:

  • Roberts St (Opposite IGA): Tap in the RV parking area.

• Mount Barker:

  • Visitor Centre (Albany Hwy): Designated potable water taps (x2) in the car park.

• Mount Magnet:

  • Hepburn St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Mullewa:

  • Caravan Park: Town water available at no charge (Rainwater tank is for drinking only).

N

• Nannup:

  • Brockman St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Narembeen:

  • Apex Park: Tap located near the RV parking.

• Narrogin:

  • Fairway St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Newman:

  • Visitor Centre (Fortescue Ave): Tap located near the bus bay.

• Norseman:

  • Visitor Centre (Princes Hwy): Tap available. Rule: Free under 20L, small fee for full tanks (water is piped from Perth!).

• Northam:

  • Peel Tce: Tap located near the dump point.

• Northampton:

  • Hampton Gardens: Tap located near the dump point.

O

• Onslow:

  • Visitor Centre (Second Ave): Tap available in the car park.

P

• Perenjori:

  • Crossing St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Pinjarra:

  • Pinjarra-Williams Rd: Tap located near the dump point/heritage station.

• Port Hedland:

  • Turf Club (McGregor St): Designated RV overflow area has water taps.

  • Pretty Pool: Tap near the amenities.

Q

• Quairading:

  • Junction Rd: Tap located near the dump point.

R

• Ravensthorpe:

  • Dunn St: Tap located near the dump point.

• Roebourne:

  • Padbury St: Tap available at the Old Gaol/Visitor Centre (Fee may apply).

S

• Sandstone:

  • Heritage Park: Tap available ($10 fee or free if staying in park).

• Southern Cross:

  • Achernar St: Tap located at the "RV Service Facility."

T

• Tammin:

  • Donnan Park: Tap located near the dump point.

• Three Springs:

  • Railway Rd: Tap located in the laneway behind Shire office.

• Tom Price:

  • Willow Road (Taluna Park): Free-standing tap between toilet block and fence (opposite swimming pool). Excellent pressure.

W

• Wagin:

  • Showgrounds (Ballagin St): Tap located near the dump point.

• Waroona:

  • Showgrounds: Tap located near the dump point.

• Wickepin:

  • Wogolin Rd: Tap located near the dump point.

• Williams:

  • Albany Hwy (Lions Park): Tap located near the dump point.

• Wongan Hills:

  • Wongan Rd: Tap located near the dump point.

Y

• York:

  • Avon Park (Lowe St): Tap located near the dump point/river.

How to Verify a Tap in WA

1. The "Desal" Taste: In coastal towns (Exmouth, Denham, Coral Bay), the tap water is desalinated. It is safe but can have a slightly "flat" or metallic taste. It is expensive to produce, so locals appreciate it if you don't use it to wash your van.

2. The "Red Dirt" Filter: In the Pilbara (Tom Price, Newman, Port Hedland), the water is safe but often contains fine red iron dust that settles in your tank. Use an inline sediment filter (blue canister type) when filling to keep your tank bottom clean.

3. The Roadhouse Rule: Never assume free water at a remote roadhouse (e.g., Nullarbor, Great Northern Hwy).

   • Ask First: "Is it okay if I fill a 10L jerry can?"

   • Don't Connect: Never connect a hose to a roadhouse tap without explicit permission. They will often come out and stop you because their water is trucked in at high cost.