Overview
Wycliffe Well is a tiny outback roadhouse settlement in the Barkly Tableland region of the Northern Territory, serving as a convenient stopover on the Stuart Highway between Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. What makes it unique is its self-proclaimed title as the 'UFO Capital of Australia' — the settlement claims that if you stayed up all night looking, you'd be unlucky not to see anything.
Budget Travel · Day Trips
Before you go
Connectivity
Wi-Fi available at the Holiday Park; mobile coverage may be unreliable in this remote area.
Money
Basic supplies and fuel available; UFO souvenirs for sale. Credit card acceptance unclear — carry cash for rural roadhouse purchases.
Transport
Wycliffe Well is accessible only via the Stuart Highway; no airport or railway services. Fill up with petrol here as the next fuel stops are far apart in the Outback.
Weather
Summers reach 35°C (air-conditioned rooms essential); winters are milder at 20°C. Best visited May-September for comfortable Outback driving.