Crossing the Nullarbor, you get to experience the wide open spaces of Australia’s expansive outback. Take your time to enjoy your drive on one of the world’s greatest adventure drives, across the vast, semi-arid Nullarbor Plain. Stretching across the southern edge of Australia between the goldfields of Western Australia and the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia. you can cross the Nullarbor Plain from east to west or west to east along the Eyre Highway. And whilst the entire road is sealed, the Nullarbor Plain traverses remote areas and the trip requires thorough preparation and should never be taken lightly. We recommend you carry extra
petrol and plenty of water and food and make sure your vehicle is in excellent condition. If you plan to travel off the beaten track, a 4WD vehicle is essential. Nullarbor means “no trees” in Latin but the reality is very different. The Nullarbor is covered with blue bush and mulga scrub, and following heavy rains, you will see large areas of wildflowers. You’ll also see plenty of wildlife, including wild camels, kangaroos and emus meaning you should take great care when driving as there is a real danger of hitting an animal on the road – some of the kangaroos are enormous! If you are also lucky, you will see whales as they migrate along the Bight. Take your time to stop at the many small towns you pass to meet the eccentric Outback characters that call the
Nullarbor Plain home. We also recommend you go whale watching (subject to the time of the year) or visit vast cattle stations. You can even play the world’s longest golf course – an amazing 1365 kilometres long course with a hole at each town or roadhouse along the way. Camping Nullarbor Plain
