S.A W.A N.T. TAS.
When putting this article together, I didn't get a lot of recommendations from these states - not enough to require a separate page for each anyway. So for now they are all here. Just scroll down for the one you want. SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Sorry, I don’t have any recommendations for South Australia. I’m sure there must be some great places to eat there though! (So please let me know if you have any recommendations). WESTERN AUSTRALIA
BALLADONIA. Karen recommends the Balladonia Hotel Motel.
On their web-site the hotel says, “After a long day on the road there is no better place to stop and stay than at the Balladonia Hotel Motel. We're a welcome sight for many weary Nullarbor travellers and our staff are more than happy to help organise a comfy place to stay, a delicious meal, and something cold to drink.” There’s accommodation, of course, with an a-la-carte restaurant, but more importantly for us, a service station with a cafeteria. You can also buy souvenirs and general supplies there. (Karen).CARNARVON. Karen stayed at the Gateway Motel. They do breakfast and dinner, but I’m not sure about lunch; probably not. However Karen recommends it, saying, “Seafood buffet, the best ever!” (Karen).
DURACK. The oddly named Doon Doon Roadhouse impressed Karen while on her around Australia ride. It has eat-in or takeaway and also has a souvenir / gift-shop. (Karen).
FITZROY CROSSING. Fitzroy Crossing is situated on a small rise surrounded by the vast flood-plains of the Fitzroy River. The first sheep stations were established there in 1882, and the town oficially appeared on maps in 1903. The first bridge was built over the river in 1935, but it was subject to flooding and in the monsoon season could be closed for months.
An up-graded bridge built in 1958 still wasn’t enough to beat the monsoon rains, and it wasn’t until 1974 that a more successful bridge was built. That bridge was located just south of the original crossing and so the town centre moved south. The Fitzroy River Lodge has fuel, accommodation, a restaurant and lounge bar. There’s also a laundry, if you need to wash those travel-stained jackets and jeans. Karen says the food is good, and “You get a history lesson on the area before the meal.” (Karen). MARGARET RIVER. Karen recommends the Quality Inn.
On their web-site they say, “The Quality Inn Margaret River is the ideal accommodation for people wanting to relax and unwind and enjoy the idyllic surrounds of the spectacular region of Margaret River – only a leisurely 3 hour drive from Perth.” Karen was impressed with the food. She writes, “Yum, yum, never had cream on pancakes with berries for breakfast, never had cream like that before, yum!” This has a restaurant and a lobby bar, and it appears that it may be open for lunch as well as for breakfast and dinner. (Karen). MINILYA ROADHOUSE. Another one of those oasis-in-the-desert type places, which again, provided Karen with required fuel and food on her journey through there. (Karen).
NANUTARRA. The Nanutarra Roadhouse sells fuel and food and also has accommodation. Karen mentions this as one she visited on her around Australia trip. Apparently there are new owners there, as of early 2013, who have improved the place a lot. I read a review that said fuel and coffee was expensive, but you know it’s going to be in these sort of places. (Karen).
PARDOO ROADHOUSE. This is another one that Karen recommends from her trip around Australia. It’s quite a well-known one too, offering the usual roadhouse facilities. (Karen).
ROEBOURNE. Here Karen recommends the Fortescue Roadhaouse. (Karen).
SANDFIRE ROADHOUSE. Places like this tend to be known by what they are – a roadhouse on a highway – rather than where they are.
In most cases there’s no town there anyway, just the road-side stop, usually providing fuel, food and accommodation. And so it is with the Sandfire Roadhouse, which is on the highway between Port Hedland and Broome. Karen liked this place and writes, “There are lots of peacocks to eat unwanted food.” (Karen).SOUTH HEDLAND. You’ll notice that it is spelt “hedland” not “headland”. What that exactly means I don’t know, but part of the significance is that it isn’t a headland as we might think of it – this place is nowhere near the sea! In any case, the Hamilton Motel offers a good place to stay, but also has a dining area. Karen writes, “It’s a very interesting place, with mining accommodation so the dinning area is open for miners. The food is 5 star, and lots of it. You get to pickup your “crib” (that is lunch) as well.” (Karen).
WOORAMEL ROADHOUSE. This roadhouse is located about an hour and half’s ride south of Carnarvon.
Nearby is the port of Gladstone which, in its early days, was a busy port servicing the sandalwood and wool industries in the area. Australian Explorer say, “Visitors and tourists appreciate Wooramel as a convenient stop for fuel and refreshments. A caravan park and camping ground are available.” Karen recommends this, but has a warning, “Don't stay for breakfast, they put out the hot food the night before in the warming trays.” (Karen).NORTHERN TERRITORY
3-WAYS ROADHOUSE. Places like this tend to be known by what they are – a roadhouse on a highway – rather than where they are. In most cases there’s no town there anyway, just the road-side stop, usually providing fuel, food and accommodation. This is a little different though, because Three Ways is a place, it's the intersection of the Barkly H’way, which is the main road west from Queensland, and the Stuart H’way, which is the main road between Darwin and Alice Springs.
There’s some interesting history here. On their web-site they say, “The Roadhouse first sold fuel in the 1960's from 44 gallon drums. 
“In 1972 Shell developed the present site and today the Roadhouse is a family run business with an emphasis on friendly service. Keeping with tradition we are still a Shell fuel outlet.” As they also say, it is a convenient stop for travelers heading North, South or East. Karen recommends this and says the food – especially the barramundi – is good. (Karen). BARKLY ROADHOUSE. The Barkly Homestead and Roadhouse is located on the intersection of the Barkly H’way, which is the main road west from Queensland, and the Tablelands H’way.
It’s a bit of an oasis in the middle of nowhere, and as such, it sells all fuels, oils and lubricants, and also has a mechanical workshop for tyre repairs and basic mechanical repairs. Although how much of that applies to motorbikes I’m not sure. There is accommodation and a “Bar & Grill” that is open from 6.30am until midnight. Karen says, “There’s a good sized dining area, with plenty to choose from.” (Karen).HUMPTY DOO. This is a little town about 40km out of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.
My sister-in-law, Marilyn, who used to live nearby, recommends the Humpty Doo Golf Club. She writes, “We found there was a big meal at a good price. Very hard to finish your plate full of food, never came home hungry.” (Marilyn).KATHERINE. Knott’s Crossing Resort describe their establishment as being located, “Amongst acres of stunning tropical gardens and is just a two minute walk from the Katherine River.” Karen writes, “Great food, good pool too.” (Karen).
TENNANT CREEK. The Bluestone Motor Inn is recommended by Karen. There is a restaurant there that is open for breakfast and dinner. They say that the restaurant has, “A relaxed, casual atmosphere although there is a dress code of neat attire (no work wear, singlets or thongs).” Presumably, riding gear is okay. They say that, “Prearranged Picnic lunches are available and can be enjoyed in the Alfresco or by the Pool.” (Karen).
TASMANIA
EVANDALE. Just south of Launceston, Evandale is one of those quaint historic country villages that are so prominent in Tasmania, and are part of the charm of touring there; for me anyway.
It’s been a few years since I’ve been there, but I remember A Taste In Time being a good place to eat. (Sadly, when I was there I was travelling by car, not bike. That’s the front of our hire car in the photo). I have a feeling that it wasn’t exactly cheap, but it was good. And checking on-line confirms that it is still there. (Elwyn). Warren recommends the Prince Of Wales Hotel. “Launceston is a city, so I try to avoid that. But a short distance to the South, Evandale is a great little place to stop. 
“The Prince Of Wales is right in the centre of town and Steve’s Bistro does great food.” I remember this from when I was there – it’s just around the corner from Taste In Time I mentioned above. (And I took this photo at the same time I took the one above).I found some glowing reviews on Tripadvisor, so this looks like an even better recommendation than mine. (Warren). MARGATE. Warren recommends the Margate Train. He writes, “Another good place to stop, just outside a city. Skip Hobart and if you’re touring out along the touristy scenic road to the south, Margate is only about 20km away. It’s an actual train with a different shop in each carriage. One serves pancakes and coffee. It’s a unique and interesting place to stop if you’re touring down that way.” (Warren).
ROSS. Warren recommends this as a good half-way stop between Launceston and Hobart. “If you’re doing the touristy thing you’d probably take a couple of days and go around the East coast, it’s very scenic down there, but if you’re just heading for Hobart then Ross is almost half way, and makes a place to stop for a coffee or snack. The Ross Village Bakery is a great little place where you can park the bike, grab a coffee or a burger, and eat inside or outside with the tables and chairs scattered around.”
There’s also a famous bridge in Ross, which I remember visiting when I was there with my wife a few years ago. I remember having lunch there too, and I’m pretty sure it was at this Bakery. Sounds good anyway. (Warren and Elwyn). 
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