Published on Monday, 22 September 2025 at 11:30:10 AM
440 Roadhouse
The 440 Roadhouse on the North West Coastal Highway, opposite Drummonds Cove has been a Geraldton institution for many years. Many local teens would drive out there on a Friday night just to get one of their excellent steakburgers or a sausage roll. In days gone by hitchhikers would get dropped off there by people going to Drummonds Cove in the hope of getting a ride with a truck driver stopped for a meal and a sleep. A favourite of truckies stopping at 440 was the Truckies Special: A huge T-Bone steak with mashed potatoes, mushrooms and vegetables, with a pot of tea to wash it down. All for the price of twelve dollars.
There were many semi-trailers stopping to fuel up or parking to stay for the night. Most truckies would sleep in their cabs, but some would rent a small room for the night. The 440 Roadhouse also serviced Drummonds Cove as there was no local shop there. The 440 is much bigger now, but it’s still a favourite of locals and travellers alike.
Ben Marsh
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