Howdy folks, Yes Glenda and I are setting of to cross the Nullabor in march and would like to know if anybody has any recomendations about free or cheap camps along the way and if there are any good things that we should see as we go , I know there should a few good places to visit.
Cheers for now Ogre.
Vic41 said
07:16 PM Feb 14, 2014
Hi Glenda and Owen, mostly follow Camps 7 and get a Nullabor map from the RAC. If you do a search on Nullabor here it should bring up some good info.
I haven't been over it for awhile so will let others give their feedback.
Hope you have a good trip.
Dunmowin said
07:18 PM Feb 14, 2014
Absolutely have to camp at Koonalda Homestead (it is in your camps book) turn off between Nullarbor Roadhouse and the SA/WA border. You are supposed to pay national park fees at Ceduna. Approximately 14k north of the highway, no facilities, so be completely self contained. Couple of pics for you.
Great place if you are into car cemeteries, also check out the sinkhole about 7k further north
T here are so many free camps along the way. We stayed at the lookout on the cliffs can't remember the name but it has a good size area for several vans. Don't get too close to the edge. Last trip in May last year some of the cliff stops were closed. We also stayed at one about 20klms from Balladonia . Some have toilets some don't . We just stop where we see there are several vans parked.
One trip we stayed at the roadhouse at the start of the straight... Culgera or some name like that. It was ok though the amenities were very basic and not very clean. Last trip we just free camped and there are so many to choose from.
Pam
_wombat_ said
08:52 PM Feb 14, 2014
keep you eyes open for the Nullarbor Nymph
Dougwe said
09:05 PM Feb 14, 2014
You seem to forget wombat, she is with me now and her twin sister, see my AV for proof.
Dougwe said
09:06 PM Feb 14, 2014
and no one will be running over, into or off with them and I tell you that for free.
_wombat_ said
09:23 PM Feb 14, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
You seem to forget wombat, she is with me now and her twin sister, see my AV for proof.
there is more than two, they take it in shifts to be on the road.
ogre said
09:30 PM Feb 14, 2014
thanks Vic I am sure we will have fun
ogre said
09:32 PM Feb 14, 2014
Thanks for the info Dunmovin, how did you guess I love old cars ???
ogre said
09:34 PM Feb 14, 2014
Thank you Pam we are pretty much self contained so we can stay anywhere , appreciate your information
ogre said
09:38 PM Feb 14, 2014
If your in Perth , maybe we can share a cuppa , we live just north of Perth
-- Edited by ogre on Saturday 15th of February 2014 12:51:13 AM
johmandkaz said
09:58 PM Feb 14, 2014
We will be travelling over the nullarbor in march also, perhaps a cuppa or cab sav may be on the cards , just look for a austral followed by a volvo truck !!!
cheers John and Kaz
ogre said
10:29 PM Feb 14, 2014
Cheers John & Kaz, keep your eyes peeled for a storm grey Nissan Navara dual cab towing a Jayco Discovery Pop Top
See you on the road
Owen & Glenda
_wombat_ said
10:44 PM Feb 14, 2014
ogre wrote:
If your in Perth , give me a call and maybe we can share a cuppa , we live just north of Perth
Hi orge, not sure if you are aware but anybody with an internet connection can see this site so your phone number maybe known by a lot of people, would be better if you did an edit and removed your ph no and in future contact other members by PM and then pass on your email address or ph no
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 14th of February 2014 10:46:44 PM
Vic41 said
02:06 AM Feb 15, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
ogre wrote:
If your in Perth , give me a call and maybe we can share a cuppa , we live just north of Perth
Hi orge, not sure if you are aware but anybody with an internet connection can see this site so your phone number maybe known by a lot of people, would be better if you did an edit and removed your ph no and in future contact other members by PM and then pass on your email address or ph no
Just adding to what Wombat said, also a good idea to remove surname from profile (so if you say you are going away people with ulterior motives cannot track down your home address etc) and also full date of birth to prevent identity theft etc. For any newer members who may not know how to do this profile can be accessed by clicking on "User Details" on dark blue line at top of forum.
Big Gorilla said
07:05 AM Feb 15, 2014
ogre wrote:
Howdy folks, Yes Glenda and I are setting of to cross the Nullabor in march and would like to know if anybody has any recomendations about free or cheap camps along the way and if there are any good things that we should see as we go , I know there should a few good places to visit.
Cheers for now Ogre.
Hi Guys. I've done the round trip once in 2010. Can't recall all the stops I made but one sticks out. At the WA/SA border on the SA side, is a truck stop, about 100 meters from a BP service station and Motel. I used it travelling in each direction. I don't profess to be an expert on the Nullabor but I also planned to take about 5 days doing around 300 km or so a day. I'm not much of a scenery guy, so I kept driving. The road was so good, hardly any traffic, my air conditioned MH ran like a charm, AC/DC filling my ears, I was surprised to note I was doing about 800 KM a day. Apart from fresh water, I carried 20 liters of Diesel, having purchased it in the "Big City" at a lower price. Fuel is a lot more expensive on the Nullabor. You will be told to watch out for Roos, Camels and Emus. I only drive during the day and only saw one Kangaroo on the way over and back. Still it pays to be cautious. Have a good trip...
-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Saturday 15th of February 2014 07:08:53 AM
Big Gorilla said
07:06 AM Feb 15, 2014
rockylizard wrote:
Gday...
I found this site helpful planning my trip across the Nullarbor a year or so ago.
At the WA/SA border, fuel is more expensive on the SA side (Border Village), buy it on the WA side, (Eucla).
deverall11 said
11:36 AM Feb 15, 2014
Watch out for wide loads. Sometimes the pilot is not always where he/she should be. Best thing is if you see a wide load coming towards you, get on the radio and ask how wide it is. Any more then 4 metres you will need to get off.
Dunmowin said
01:40 PM Feb 15, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
If you are into golf while crossing the Nulla have a look here
at $75.00 each to play, we declined on this. Not exactly priced for grey nomads.
bugga, used to be $50 and I thought that was expensive, pleased I do not play golf.
rollingstone said
03:38 PM Feb 15, 2014
Dunmowin wrote:
Absolutely have to camp at Koonalda Homestead (it is in your camps book) turn off between Nullarbor Roadhouse and the SA/WA border. You are supposed to pay national park fees at Ceduna. Approximately 14k north of the highway, no facilities, so be completely self contained. Couple of pics for you.
Great place if you are into car cemeteries, also check out the sinkhole about 7k further north
good grief - I may never get my husband away from this place if and when we ever get to the Nullabour - how exciting
Jedo_03 said
05:29 PM Feb 15, 2014
Don't forget... NO water available on the Nullabor...
Some places "may" let you fill up (depends what side of the bed they got out of)...
Some places have tanks - "Boil water before use"...
We always fill water tanks for kitchen/shower use, and carry cube water for drinking...
And NO FRUIT or VEG or PLANTS (or any boxes/containers that have contained) at the Quarantine Points...
The Nullabor is an experience in itself...
kiwijims said
08:08 AM Feb 16, 2014
One other thing, Don't take your favorite HONEY with you, ( the type that's in the jar I mean )
That's a No No , and will be taken off you, They will tell you that they are protecting the local Honey producers, I reckon they are all only....... "sweet tooth's"
have a great trip, and make plenty of stops, it's a hell of a long way across "the sand patch"
Edited information..........
If you require Emergency help, the Police and Border patrol at EUCLA monitor CH 40 U.H.F. radio.
cheers K.J.
-- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 16th of February 2014 08:15:46 AM
_wombat_ said
09:20 AM Feb 16, 2014
good info there KJ, there is also a police station at Yalata, if you also need medical attention go to the police station and he will take you too the clinic around the corner, unseen by all travellers, I know this because I was air lifted out of there by the RFDS a couple of years ago, if it was not for the clinic nurse and the RFDS I would not be here today, now do I hear Dougwe, dazren & Vic cheering
The Yalata police station is just off the highway on the right as you travel towards WA.
chris & terry said
11:02 AM Feb 16, 2014
The price to play the Nullarbor Links was up there with the best value I have spent in my last 4-5 years on the road, including a 2 year trip around the block. I don't play golf, but I did this course & it was so much fun, & broke up the crossing, making it an adventure (event) all on its own. Don't play it if you wish, or if you think the green????? fees are too expensive, but I think you may miss out on something special. PS. I bought 3 clubs at the Red Cross in Kalgoolie for $5 each, a putter, a 3 iron, & a sand wedge, I don't know what size they are, they were the first I saw. Don't know if that was expensive or not, someone might be able to tell me if I was ripped off.
terry
_wombat_ said
11:23 AM Feb 16, 2014
C&T I'm not a golfer but I think you got a good deal
what did the sand wedge taste like?
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Sunday 16th of February 2014 11:24:43 AM
Howdy folks, Yes Glenda and I are setting of to cross the Nullabor in march and would like to know if anybody has any recomendations about free or cheap camps along the way and if there are any good things that we should see as we go , I know there should a few good places to visit.
Cheers for now Ogre.
Hi Glenda and Owen, mostly follow Camps 7 and get a Nullabor map from the RAC. If you do a search on Nullabor here it should bring up some good info.
I haven't been over it for awhile so will let others give their feedback.
Hope you have a good trip.
Absolutely have to camp at Koonalda Homestead (it is in your camps book) turn off between Nullarbor Roadhouse and the SA/WA border. You are supposed to pay national park fees at Ceduna. Approximately 14k north of the highway, no facilities, so be completely self contained. Couple of pics for you.
Great place if you are into car cemeteries, also check out the sinkhole about 7k further north
Gday...
I found this site helpful planning my trip across the Nullarbor a year or so ago.
http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/
Cheers - John
Hi,
T here are so many free camps along the way. We stayed at the lookout on the cliffs can't remember the name but it has a good size area for several vans. Don't get too close to the edge. Last trip in May last year some of the cliff stops were closed. We also stayed at one about 20klms from Balladonia . Some have toilets some don't . We just stop where we see there are several vans parked.
One trip we stayed at the roadhouse at the start of the straight... Culgera or some name like that. It was ok though the amenities were very basic and not very clean. Last trip we just free camped and there are so many to choose from.
Pam
keep you eyes open for the Nullarbor Nymph
there is more than two, they take it in shifts to be on the road.
thanks Vic I am sure we will have fun
Thanks for the info Dunmovin, how did you guess I love old cars ???
Thank you Pam we are pretty much self contained so we can stay anywhere , appreciate your information
If your in Perth , maybe we can share a cuppa , we live just north of Perth
-- Edited by ogre on Saturday 15th of February 2014 12:51:13 AM
cheers John and Kaz
Cheers John & Kaz, keep your eyes peeled for a storm grey Nissan Navara dual cab towing a Jayco Discovery Pop Top
See you on the road
Owen & Glenda
Hi orge, not sure if you are aware but anybody with an internet connection can see this site so your phone number maybe known by a lot of people, would be better if you did an edit and removed your ph no and in future contact other members by PM and then pass on your email address or ph no
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 14th of February 2014 10:46:44 PM
Just adding to what Wombat said, also a good idea to remove surname from profile (so if you say you are going away people with ulterior motives cannot track down your home address etc) and also full date of birth to prevent identity theft etc. For any newer members who may not know how to do this profile can be accessed by clicking on "User Details" on dark blue line at top of forum.
Hi Guys. I've done the round trip once in 2010. Can't recall all the stops I made but one sticks out. At the WA/SA border on the SA side, is a truck stop, about 100 meters from a BP service station and Motel. I used it travelling in each direction. I don't profess to be an expert on the Nullabor but I also planned to take about 5 days doing around 300 km or so a day. I'm not much of a scenery guy, so I kept driving. The road was so good, hardly any traffic, my air conditioned MH ran like a charm, AC/DC filling my ears, I was surprised to note I was doing about 800 KM a day. Apart from fresh water, I carried 20 liters of Diesel, having purchased it in the "Big City" at a lower price. Fuel is a lot more expensive on the Nullabor. You will be told to watch out for Roos, Camels and Emus. I only drive during the day and only saw one Kangaroo on the way over and back. Still it pays to be cautious. Have a good trip...
-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Saturday 15th of February 2014 07:08:53 AM
Hi RL. That is a very good site. have downloaded the maps for future reference.
-- Edited by Big Gorilla on Saturday 15th of February 2014 07:07:20 AM
If you are into golf while crossing the Nulla have a look here
http://www.nullarborlinks.com/
At the WA/SA border, fuel is more expensive on the SA side (Border Village), buy it on the WA side, (Eucla).
at $70.00 each to play, we declined on this. Not exactly priced for grey nomads.
-- Edited by Dunmowin on Saturday 15th of February 2014 01:50:30 PM
bugga, used to be $50 and I thought that was expensive, pleased I do not play golf.
good grief - I may never get my husband away from this place if and when we ever get to the Nullabour - how exciting
Don't forget... NO water available on the Nullabor...
Some places "may" let you fill up (depends what side of the bed they got out of)...
Some places have tanks - "Boil water before use"...
We always fill water tanks for kitchen/shower use, and carry cube water for drinking...
And NO FRUIT or VEG or PLANTS (or any boxes/containers that have contained) at the Quarantine Points...
The Nullabor is an experience in itself...
One other thing, Don't take your favorite HONEY with you, ( the type that's in the jar I mean )
That's a No No , and will be taken off you, They will tell you that they are protecting the local Honey producers,
I reckon they are all only....... "sweet tooth's"
have a great trip, and make plenty of stops, it's a hell of a long way across "the sand patch"
Edited information..........
If you require Emergency help, the Police and Border patrol at EUCLA monitor CH 40 U.H.F. radio.
cheers K.J.
-- Edited by kiwijims on Sunday 16th of February 2014 08:15:46 AM
good info there KJ, there is also a police station at Yalata, if you also need medical attention go to the police station and he will take you too the clinic around the corner, unseen by all travellers, I know this because I was air lifted out of there by the RFDS a couple of years ago, if it was not for the clinic nurse and the RFDS I would not be here today, now do I hear Dougwe, dazren & Vic cheering
The Yalata police station is just off the highway on the right as you travel towards WA.
terry
C&T I'm not a golfer but I think you got a good deal
what did the sand wedge taste like?
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Sunday 16th of February 2014 11:24:43 AM