Day 125 - 127, The Nullarbor ( Thur 29th Oct - Sun 01st Nov )

The Nullarbor

We left Esperance without too much of a plan in regards to where we would stay across the Nullarbor, we would just play it by ear and see how far we would get each day.

Fraser Range Station Caravan Park

Our Camp At Fraser Range Caravan Park

Our first stop crossing the Nullarbor was Fraser Range caravan park, we had been told that it was a pretty good stopover, it was about 300 kl from Esperance so not too bad a drive for our first day seeing as we had headed off pretty late due to the bad weather.

We arrived at the caravan park at about 1600 hrs, its not far off the main road along what looks like an all weather dirt road.

The staff there were very nice and booked us into an non powered site right near the amenities and only a short walk to the camp kitchen and dining room, pretty cheap at $30.00 per night.

That night we decided to take up the offer of a three course meal which was only $30.00 for adults and $10.00 for the kids, the meals were just delicious and it was cosy in the dining room with the open fire going.

The dining room caters for guests and for the station workers, the meals are great, cooked by a proper chef who is a bit of a character as well.

We did get a little visitor into the campsite which the boys thought was pretty good.

A python with a belly full of something, possibly a rabbit of which there are plenty around the park.

The next day we headed off along the Nullarbor, which for the most part was long and boring, its not until you get towards SA end and the Head Of The Bite that the scenery starts to get good.

Border Village

A long drive today through very uninteresting terrain along way from the coastline, to Border Village where we were going to do an overnight stop.

We got there pretty late in the afternoon to find a very average camp ground at the back of the roadhouse, the sites were rocky and uneven, and the scenery was more like a dump than a camp ground.

We decided in stead to stay in one of the cabins there, I must say we did enjoy the luxury of proper beds, showers, and toilets, but it was not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, I thin like everywhere across the Nullarbor they have the monopoly on everything and charge what they like.

After leaving Border Village it was only a few kilometers until the road meets the ocean, from this point there are numerous spots to stop and view the amazing cliffs of the Great Australian Bight.
The first parts of the Bight that are accessible are beaches, as we traveled further East we got to the amazing cliffs.

Beaches Of The Great Australian Bight

The Head Of The Bight

View of The Bunda Cliffs.

The Head Of The Bight is probably the best viewing platforms, with views of the magnificent Bunda Cliffs to the West, and at the right time it is the best place for whale watching.

An entry fee is payable, which gives you access to the information centre and the various viewing platforms.

Penong

Our next stop crossing the Nullarbor was a small town named Penong, we stayed there overnight before heading towards Port Lincoln.

The only caravan park in Penong was pretty good, we got the only bit of grass in the park to set the camper up.











Our drive across the Nullarbor was interesting but long, its was difficult to find good camp sites for the camper, and the scenery for a long way was pretty boring, luckily the magnificent cliffs made up for that.