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Accommodation
At Maralinga we have a few accommodation options that can suit individuals, families, groups and couples. We even have a wheelchair-friendly option (see the BQ1 doubles rooms).
In all cases, food and drinks need to be brought in for all meals. This includes cut lunch(s) or similar, for the tour. Sorry, no alcohol, zero % beer is OK, maybe give that a try!
There is refrigeration at the accommodation, but not on tour, so preferably bring a cool-pack or small esky for your lunch.
New – BQ1 – Renovated Historical Quarters
BQ stands for British Quarters. (Though we’re willing to stand corrected on this) The BQ buildings were flown out from England, back in the fifties, and are modular aluminium structures built on a pre-poured concrete slab. Generally, they housed personnel that were stationed at the village.
Two BQ buildings are remaining on site and BQ1 has been renovated as an accommodation to allow people to experience something of the bygone test era. BQ6 houses the museum and theatrette, as well as a garage for village machinery and the bus.
BQ1 is brilliant accommodation for groups!
Single Rooms
We have twelve single rooms available. These rooms have a comfortable ‘king-single’ bed. There are four modern bathrooms in the same building adjacent to these rooms. These rooms have no air-conditioning but utilise the screened louvre system of the original building. We do supply heaters for use during the cool nights.
Prices are $150pp for two nights and $210 for three, tour cost is not included. Tour and accommodation are sold as a package.
BQ1 Single room
BQ1 Bathroom
BQ1 Single room view 2
BQ1 Single rooms and bathrooms
Single BQ1 Rooms, North side.
BQ1 Barbecue area view 2
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Double Rooms
We have two double rooms with queen beds and modern, private, wheelchair-friendly en-suites. These rooms have no air-conditioning but utilise the screened louvre system of the original building. We do supply heaters for use during the cool nights.
Prices are $330 for 2 nights and $450 for three, tour cost is not included. Tour and accommodation are sold as a package.
Double room/Wheelchair access ensuite
BQ1 Double room/wheelchair access room
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Kitchen and Dining
BQ1 also houses a modern kitchen facility there a multiple fridges and duplicate stoves, microwaves, kettles, toasters and other cooking gear. This will allow a couple of groups to work side by side if needed. There is a large dining table and chairs plus smaller tables that can be set up as needed.
BQ1 Kitchen
BQ1 Kitchen/dining area
BQ1 Kitchen area
BQ1 Kitchen/dining area
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Outdoor Dining and BBQ Area
In addition to the well-appointed kitchen, there is an outdoor dining area complete with barbeque facilities and a campfire drum.
Campfire and BBQ Area
Campfire and BBQ Area
BQ1 Barbecue area view 2
BQ1 Barbecue area
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Donga Accommodation
We have still retained our “Donga” accommodation. The Dongas also have a historical context, having been used during the 1996 cleanup, and ever since, for various purposes, including housing visiting RAAF personnel, contractors, traditional owners, government officials and tourists.
Handy Info
donga /ˈdɒŋɡə/
Noun: donga; plural noun: dongas
1. South African • Australian dry gully, formed by the eroding action of running water.
2. Australian – a temporary, usually transportable, dwelling.
3. Australian the bush; the remote countryside.
4. Nothing to do with dead dingoes.
The dongas are self-contained, each having a central kitchen dining and lounge area and adjacent bathroom, with bedrooms at opposite ends. Each bedroom has two single beds, though this configuration may change now that BQ1 has been introduced to the mix.
There is a fridge, microwave, freestanding stove, and cooking and eating gear.
The dongas have televisions and reverse-cycle airconditioning, bedding, linen and towels are supplied.
Prices are $400 per donga for two nights and $500 for three, tour cost is not included. Tour and accommodation are sold as a package.
Donga Kitchen/dining area
Donga Bedroom
Donga Bedroom
Donga Bedroom
Donga Bedroom
Donga Kitchen/dining area
Donga outside
Donga outside
Water Tower, the village water supply is gravity fed from here after being pumped from the airstrip and treated.
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