Did i mention that driving across the nullarbor is a long way. We were travelling from west to east, prepared with food, water and fuel but we were not prepared for the beauty, the expansiveness, the. And remember to wave to your fellow nullarbor travellers. Crossing the nullarbor, for many australians, is a quintessential experience of. This comprehensive guide to crossing the nullarbor plain will help you plan your. Extra tip where to stay when crossing the nullarbor. Jul 06, 2015 the final stretch of crossing the nullarbor. The nullarbor plain is part of the area of flat, almost treeless, arid or semiarid country of.
One of the worlds greatest adventure drives, it is four times the size of belgium, and it packs in a lot of sights and experiences that are sure to delight you. We had a good laugh at the quirky souvenirs available and were pleasantly surprised by the immaculate loos and free showers. Crossing the nullarbor plain is one of the coolest things you can do while in australia. From the small fishing villages of the eyre peninsula to the remote roadhouses of the west, crossing the nullarbor takes you on a behind the scenes look at some of the. We were travelling from west to east, prepared with food, water and fuel but we were not prepared for the beauty, the expansiveness, the magnificence of the isolation. Crossing the nullarbor desert roadtrip from adelaide to perth new video.
Theres a strange sense of camaraderie among people crossing the nullarbor, and after a day ploughing down dead straight roads through parched scrub, theres a shared eagerness for human company. The nullarbor plain is the biggest piece of limestone bedrock in the world and spreads across 200,000 square kilometres. If youre in a rush, the nullarbor can be crossed in as little as two days. So if youre thinking of heading east across the bitumen, here are 10 things you need to know about a trip across the nullarbor. A gurneys overland club badge windscreen sticker seen above, as issued for a nullabor vehicle crossing circa 1956. Crossing the nullarbor is a long trip about 1,670km, but not lonely.
Oct 11, 2016 crossing the nullarbor i just really wanted to capture my experience and put it on youtube. Didnt matter if you were a car or a caravan people still waved. Jun 18, 2018 the nullarbor crossing is infamous among road trippers, with legends of how monotonous the 1256kilometre route across southern australia can be. Stickers bought from roadhouses on the highway show i have crossed the nullarbor, and can be seen on vehicles of varying quality or capacity for long distance travel. The nullarbor spans across two australian states from south australia to western australia and runs for 1675 km along the eyre highway. For a great crossing the nullarbor map, check out this handy pdf. Images along the eyre highway the drive across the nullarbor more correctly, along the eyre highway is a long one, but it is not necessarily a boring one. Crossing the nullarbor australia distance between fuel. Crossing the nullarbor, for many australians, is a quintessential experience of the australian outback.
This clickable map is best viewed in full screen mode f11 for microsoft internet explorer and firefox users and has links to southern right whales and the head of. Ask at the roadhouse for directions to the nearby balladonia rocks loosely translated, balladonia comes from an aboriginal word. This massive stretch of land is home to the eyre highway, one of the countrys. Everybody waves back at each other here, its like your all part of the same club. It was here that the nullarbor roadhouse would later be established as a very popular stopover for those passing through the area.
Nullarbor we loved crossing the nullarbor, many people dont. The longest stretch of dead straight road 1675 kilometres anywhere in the world straight across the nullarboring plain as my tenyearold son calls it. Basically meaning no trees the nullarbor plain is the worlds largest single exposure of limestone bedrock, and occupies an area of about 200,000 square kilometres, stretching about 1,100 kilometres from east to west across the border between south australia and western australia. You will go through remote areas, see plenty of wildlife, and even. As we headed through to denham, we encountered some early. Crossing the nullarbor has become a rite of passage for. This interactive guide map covers nundroo, yalata, nullarbor, border village, eucla and travel through south australias outback. Find out nullarbor fuel stops, roadhouses, distances, attractions, accommodation and free camping sites on the eyre highway with this nullarbor driving itinerary. Theres not a huge amount of attractions on this long straight road, but theres a few unique things to do on the nullarbor plain that are well worth stopping for, including. This page shows how the countryside changes greatly from place to. Driving across the nullarbor plain claires footsteps. Perth to norseman to even begin the nullarbor journey is 721 km, so for many australians this is a major barrier and makes both westerners and easterners think twice before crossing from one side to the other. It is not possible to display the home pickups map because javascript is disabled in your web browser. Crossing the nullarbor, perth to adelaide gumshoe news.
Crossing the nullarbor australia, ceduna, south australia. The southern right whale watching season is from may to october. Everything you need to know to drive across the nullarbor. Now remember youre on the nullarbor and its remote australia.
Whilst you are driving across the nullarbor, you could even have a game of golf on the worlds longest golf course which is an unbelievable 1,365 km long 848 miles. Nullarbor roadhouse is located 187 kilometers from the western australian border. Crossing the nullarbor plain by car ceduna forum tripadvisor. Tonight, discover the most beautiful sceneries of the costal. Hema nomad explorers headed southeast to traverse a section of australia famous for being devoid of almost anything. Whether travelling east to west or west to east, your crossing the great treeless plain of the nullarbor, definitely a huge tick off our bucket list. This comprehensive guide to crossing the nullarbor plain will help you plan your trip across australias south coast from ceduna to norseman. Sep 06, 2018 crossing the nullarbor desert roadtrip from adelaide to perth new video. If you take the flinders highway south, youll travel through streaky bay, elliston, port kenny and down to port. The 10 best nullarbor accommodation deals apr 2020. Attractions within the area include the bunda cliffs at the head of bight. The ultimate guide to crossing the nullarbor plain. You can 4wd north to rawlinna, a remote railway siding visited by the indianpacific twice a week.
From cool outback pubs and awesome ranchstyle campsites to eerie horrormoviestyle motels you should drive straight past, the nullarbor is an. Fuel stops across the nullarbor interactive map of places. If you would like to play the 18hole, par 72 nullarbor links, which is spread across two states and two time zones, be sure to make a detour to the gold rush town of kalgoorlieboulder, where you can buy your scorecards from the visitor centre. Click on the yellow icons on the map to listen to and download the audio.
The ultimate guide to crossing the nullarbor plain dreaming. The most remote section of the nullarbor highway eyre highway is between ceduna and norseman. Apart from a few roadhouses, all placed 200kms or so apart, the nullarbor is one empty place. If you are travelling across the nullarbor, a free hard copy of the nullarbor map is available from the ceduna, kalgoorlieboulder and norseman visitor centres. We have a 3 year old camry ateva which has only done 21,000km so should be no problem. The nullarbor crossing is infamous among road trippers, with legends of how monotonous the 1256kilometre route across southern australia can be. Perth norseman balladonia caiguna madura border village ceduna. Between these two towns, youll find roadhouses, caravan parks, secluded beaches and more wildlife than youd find in any zoo. Please visit this link since your browser does not support frames. The unofficial beginning and end of the nullarbor crossing is at ceduna in south australia and norseman in western australia. Visit the wa goldfields, check out the southern right whales, the bunda cliffs and surf cactus beach.
Abc users share their photos and videos of crossing the nullarbor, from port lincoln in sa to norseman wa. The quirky beautiful places you should stop along the nullarbor. If youre craving the freedom, space, the feeling of the great open road and a true blue aussie experience, this is for you. Crossing the nullarbor is one of australias most iconic road trips. Aug 18, 2017 nullarbor we loved crossing the nullarbor, many people dont. There are towns about every 200km, and you wont travel far without seeing another vehicle. Learn to muster on the huge sheep station, or watch local pastoralists show off their horse and bull riding skills at the annual nullarbor muster in midapril. While crossing the nullarbor plain is a bucket list item for many, some may be surprised to see there is far more than a treeless plain to this popular trip. The nullarbor stretches across the southern edge of australia between the goldfields of western australia and the eyre peninsula in south australia. It was very weird to see absolutely nothing in all directions. You can connect to this journey from adelaide or perth and drive west to east or east to west along the eyre highway. For a true taste of the western australian outback head east to the nullarbor plain. Crossing the nullarbor i just really wanted to capture my experience and put it on youtube. The interactive nullarbor map for idevices and android provides indepth journey highlights, visitor information and essential traveller services for the trip between adelaide and perth.
There are plenty of free road side stops and roadhouses that provided accommodation. Tonight, discover the most beautiful sceneries of the costal desert that link adelaide south australia with perth. Jan 11, 2019 created especially for mobile travellers who may not have internet access across the nullarbor. This unique sticker was only available from gurneys petrol stop at koonalda homestead on the original great southern highway in south australia. Its quite interesting and well worth at least half an hours break from driving. The nullarbor stretches across the southern edge of australia between the eyre peninsula in south australia to the goldfields of western australia. I saw the best sunset and sunrise of my life at one of these. At balladonia, the final roadhouse along the nullarbor crossing, there is a cultural heritage museum. Nullarbor map nullarbor travel guide australia nullarbor net. Look no further than wikicamps for accommodation across the nullarbor.
So its always best to carry enough spare fuel to get to the next town along the highway, should you need to. Crossing the nullarbor plain is one of the best and most authentic ways to see australia. My wife and i are looking to drive from brisbane to canberra and across the nullarbor to perth and return. And after driving the 3500km im more informed on what to do next time. Here we were reminded of the nullarbor s isolation. Crossing the nullabor lets go caravanning and camping.
Created especially for mobile travellers who may not have internet access across the nullarbor. This clickable map is best viewed in full screen mode f11 for microsoft internet explorer and firefox users and has links to southern right whales and the head of the great australian bight. It mightnt seem like the typical road trip, but for some australians, crossing the nullarbor is a summertime tradition. Crossing the nullarbor australia distance between fuel stops. We are looking at about 5 weeks including 4 days in canberra. Considering where the nullarbor roadhouse is situated we werent expecting much.
Fuel stops across the nullarbor interactive map of. On september 29, 1976, the cutting of a ribbon marked the tying of the knot that joined the two halves of the driest and one of the most sparsely populated continents in the world australia. Nestled between perth and adelaide, it makes it, not only one of the worlds greatest adventure drives but also one of the longest and flattest roads in australia. Nullarbor plain guide map adelaide to perth tourist map. Crossing the nullarbor abc west coast sa australian. The map below shows the home pickup areas and price bands that we service. Driving across the nullarbor everything you need to know. Nullarbor net is your independent online travel guide to crossing the nullarbor desert. An eighthour drive from perth brings you to norseman, where your nullarbor journey begins. This remote crossing from east to west across the bottom of australia is a mustdo journey. Fuel stops across the nullarbor interactive map where to refuel on your nullarbor crossing.
The ultimate guide to crossing the nullarbor plain dreaming of. Call into the ceduna visitor information centre to map your route along the coast or inland to whyalla. Mar 18, 2020 fuel stops across the nullarbor interactive map where to refuel on your nullarbor crossing. Discover accommodation and tours including booking information to make the most of your journey. Nullarbor roadhouse, nullarbor updated 2020 prices.
But there is plenty to surprise travellers embarking on the journey, says jennifer ennion. Driving across the nullarbor is a daunting adventure for first timers, but it is a unique experience that any adventure traveller should go for. The nullarbor stretches across the southern edge of australia. This carto graphics nullarbor plain perth to adelaide tourist map is perfect for your adventurous side in exploring the nullarbor plain by car and visiting the very many destinations along the way. Nullarbor means no tree, and the terrain of the plains is a great reflection of that, but only in certain areas in others, vegetation covers the plains like a carpet. Crossing the nullarbor is one of those great australian road trips that should to be done at least once in a lifetime. You wont be disappointed crossing the nullarbor, driving between adelaide and perth with fabulous scenery and contrasting landscapes. Crossing the nullarbor aussie specialist program tourism. After such a wonderful run of warm, sunny weather, geraldton heralded our instant return to the cold. The nullarbor plain starts in western australia in norseman which is a two hour drive south of kalgoorlie.
Crossing the nullarbor aussie specialist program tourism australia. Driving across the nullarbor plain tourism australia. In between ceduna and norseman, all you will see is a roadhouse every couple of hundred kilometres. The freycinet map of 1811 the first complete map of australia. We have previously written about each place at length. The longest stretch of dead straight road 1675 kilometres anywhere in the world straight across the. Due to popular demand, weve compiled an interactive map of fuel stops across the nullarbor a complete list of eyre highway fuel stops.
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