Crossing the Nullarbor

We left Perth and commenced our long trek across the Nullarbor (2,711 km from Perth to Adelaide). It was not long until we hit the fog & the rain. For a while we travelled parallel with above ground water mains as we made our way to our first overnight spot just north of Norseman. The free camp was called Mt Thirsty and there were many other travellers set up when we arrived. The rain through the night made it a challenge packing up in the wet and the mud.

As we continued to drive there was not much to view, apart from road kills, other drivers waving & the odd small town (which were mostly truck stops). What we did find interesting was the world’s longest golf course across the Nullarbor. The holes are spread across the various stops (unfortunately no golf for me without clubs). We also came across the straightest length of road in Australia which stretches 90 miles. That night we pulled into another free camp 80km east of Eucla (border town) known as Jila Rockhole. It was a perfect opportunity for a fire and some stories.

Michelle scaring the kids with her stories

Day 3 crossing the Nullarbor was certainly a highlight. We started to travel closer to the coast with amazing views of the Southern Ocean. The kids received their certificates to say they had crossed the Nullarbor (at the town of Nullarbor). We also took the odd Whale statute photo.

About to cross the WA/SA border at Eucla

Amazing view of the cliffs and the Southern Ocean

The Southern Ocean

Nullarbor Road Stop

It was then on to the mouth of the ‘Great Australian Bite’ where we were fortunate to view many Southern Right Whales. This was absolutely spectacular with so many whales (mother & child) swimming so close to shore. They take up residence here for 5 months of the year (between June & October) to give birth to their calves.

The sheer cliffs of the coastline were also amazing. The photos don’t do the whales & the shoreline justice! They don't even need a caption.

After day 4 of driving across the Nullarbor we finally arrived at Murray Bridge (near Adelaide) ready for our final trip home to sunny (we hope) Melbourne.