Halls Creek

We’ve stayed many times at the park over the years including this year. You just need to take precautions to avoid becoming a target. Keep your gear locked up including vehicle windows, especially at night. It’s not a bad park, but it’s easy for people to easily walk in and out through the front gate. The amenities are ok too - very welcoming to get rid of some of that red dust :)

Simply don't stay at halls creek, you only have to look at the tourist information centre, totally covered in mesh & bars to give you the jist, on a trip this year it was the only place we had problems whilst filling up caught 1 kid inside the truck trying to steal anything he could, whilst he's mate was trying to steal any thing off the back, I only use Halls Creek to fill up & get a few supplies.

Hi Lou

Far too many people judge Halls Creek like a book with a torn cover., and the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover.

It is no different to any remote place, get out and say hi to the locals including the Aboriginals, they do not bite.

We have stayed there and would not hesitate to stay again.



Cheers


Stephen

My first visit to Halls Creek was 38 years ago & as a fresh 21yr old on my first trip around Australia I must say I found it a little intimidating.But It was all new to me then & growing up in Melbourne I saw a lot on that trip that I had never seen before. It was a little like the wild west to me back then.

Having been there a few times again since I don't know what I was worried about
I think first time travelers to these places suffer from a bit of a culture shock because it's not what they are used to.

There are a few towns around the country that suffer the same impressions from some travelers. Funny but to me there the ones I find the most interesting.
Go & have a look & make your own decisions...... Because someone else may have a different perception.
That's been my experience.... Nothing has been as bad as what others have told me, be it road conditions or towns..

Cheers

Paul

Thanks everyone, its always good to get feedback on here. Good or bad it helps make an informed decision.

Much appreciated :)

I have stayed at the Motel in Halls Creek for two nights and I was a bit concerned but most places that need security do have high fences and gates and they did not have them.


Ceduna and Warburton spring to mind, they have very impressive fences

I have lived & was brought up in some of Australia’s most remote places/property/stations, went to schools where I was the only white kid & have many indigenous friends & are far from being intimidated by them, I can speak 3 indigenous dialects fluently (better than a lot of the locals who reside in these towns/community’s now) & happen to have a school friend (from 45+ years ago) live in Halls Creek who I visited who advised that the town is getting better but has problems. I also gave an indigenous couple a lift from Halls Creek to Turkey Creek (approx. 160klms) that I did not know but came over & gave me a hand to reposition the load & re-strap & asked could they get a lift. Would have some of you!
In Australia every state whether it be a capital city a country town or remote community, have problem areas White, Black etc. so if we just gave our noulage of our experience of the area good or bad the inquirer could make up their own decisions without the extra crap

I needed some repairs on my caravan so stopped at Halls Creek. The service and repair work was exceptional. The repair man dropped everything to work on my van straight away and spent a couple of hours laying underneath cutting, welding and fitting reinforcing to the chassis. When completed I asked how much I owed him thinking a few hundred would be fair, he said “ oh just give me 50 dollars” I am still amazed at his kindness which is why I post this reply.
Thank you Halls Creek and by the way my wife had a hard time convincing him to accept more than the 50 he asked for.

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All I can say is.... I would only enter Halls Creek if I really needed to.

Well I watched this thread and all I can say is I have parked and slept over night in Halls creek and I never had any bad moments. I won't say the same for the hospitality at the shell servo.
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The caravan park is a good place to stay. Clean facilities and good water, plus a short walk to the pub.