We are currently in ceduna. Have to stay in accomodation . Dont want to travel more than 5 hrs. Thinking Eucla. Balladonia. Kallgoorlie . Any tips. Ideas on places to stay? Heading Perth maybe stay Northam? Or is there somewhere before , affordable. Thanks any help for 2 Tasmanians be greatly appreciated.
Deetric said
03:38 PM Jun 12, 2014
I would first recommend you get wikicamps online to get more info on the spots you could stay at. ( if you have a Ipad or smart phone its an excellent app for about 3 dollars.) We have got a lot of use out of it. Then Do you have a Camps Australia touring book. Full of great info too.
As for places on the Nullabor trip. Madura pass road house and caravan park we found better than some out there. Nullabor roadhouse is pricey but everything is out there. it will do as you don't get much choice in this part of OZ. Wide open spaces. Try not to fuel up here. diesel about $2.09 per L Nundroo cheaper.
Cheap fuel Eucla.
Enjoy the trip across. Don't rush and be prepared for the amenities not to be as good as home. For YOU WILL be disappointed.
Stop an look at the great Australian bite. where you can.
A wild ocean.
Roving-Dutchy said
03:46 PM Jun 12, 2014
There are many places on the Nullarbor where you can pull off the road and get well away from the highway where you can stop for a short break or stay overnight.
Cheers
David
gwb said
03:46 PM Jun 12, 2014
Include Merredin as a stop as the Chinese food there is absolutely beautiful.
Geoff and Bev
Glenelg said
03:46 PM Jun 12, 2014
i agree with Deetric, have wikicamps not got camps7 yet and haven't gone anywhere yet, love wikicamps. have a good one. Dave
Each roadhouse has caravan parks associated with them - power available, not usually water, amenities are basic.
I note you say you "have to stay in accommodation". Does that mean you are travelling a car only?
I cannot recall much about 'motel-style' accommodation as I travelled with my own van. But I think they are available.
Cheers - John
spida said
04:09 PM Jun 12, 2014
Camp at the gates in to Head of Bight. No facilities but very clean area.
saltel said
05:02 PM Jun 12, 2014
Only ute. So need a room. Have a tent but too cold at the current month. Have camp 7 book also wiki camp. But hard when need a room. So miss the caravan hope to get van in Perth. Enjoying the travelling so different to Tas. Flat! But so interesting. Thankyou everyone. Any reviews on places to stay as in accomodation? I have bee. On trip advisor but insight always good. Cheers ğ
deverall11 said
05:19 PM Jun 12, 2014
gwb wrote:
Include Merredin as a stop as the Chinese food there is absolutely beautiful. Geoff and Bev
Just don't bother with the c/p. Bunch of rude idiots.
Larry
MollyW said
06:34 PM Jun 12, 2014
Friend and I stopped over at ****lebiddy. Motel & backpackers. You can get a meal but we cooked our own.
Say hi to Mags she got me out of trouble with a lost purse.
MollyW said
06:37 PM Jun 12, 2014
BaaaHaaaHaaa what happened to the ****lebiddy bit.
rockylizard said
06:55 PM Jun 12, 2014
Gday...
... it is the "net nanny" the forum uses
if you want to say ****lebiddy .... you need to say it like this .... c0cklebiddy (numeral 0 not alpha o) ... or c o c k elbiddy ...
It is amusing .. there are a couple of other words it picks up ... even in the middle of a 'legitimate' word ... but I can't remember them at the moment
cheers - John
Deetric said
07:49 PM Jun 12, 2014
Glenelg wrote:
i agree with Deetric, have wikicamps not got camps7 yet and haven't gone anywhere yet, love wikicamps. have a good one. Dave
Well it's time you went somewhere. go on even a weekend away can inspire.
wendyv said
10:02 PM Jun 12, 2014
Nullarbor Roadhouse is ok, likewise Border Village or Eucla. C0cklebiddy ok. Fraser Range - a campground set up on a sheep property - is very pleasant - I think they have cabins but not sure.
pambaz said
04:37 PM Jun 13, 2014
Most of the roadhouses have accommodation. A lot of people drive just cars. Very basic though. Roadhouses are approx. 200-250 klms apart. there are plenty of places to stop and rest, though not all have toilets.
grae and deb said
06:29 PM Jun 13, 2014
hi saltal we,ve done the nullabor 8 times over the years we made it too baladonia each time , a few years ago the motel /hotel there was really good , really nice meals , hope its still the same met the original owner in the bar one night he was there in the 60,s , great place to stay and a reasonable drive to perth the next day , have a good trip keith was the manager there then , probally not here now , but he got to know us ,a really nice guy
jon641 said
09:29 PM Jun 13, 2014
If you are looking for a stopover in Kalgoorlie, would recommend Prospector Holiday Park, 9-11 Ochiltree Street, they have onsite cabins and easy access into town. Just stayed there last week due to a problem with the car and the were very helpful.
villatranquilla said
10:22 PM Jun 14, 2014
you may well find that you'll do more than 5 hrs a day as its a pretty easy drive. Most of the roadhouses have rooms available (1+2 star) but take your own pillows. Have just done our 11th crossing of which 4 were without the van. Most expensive fuel is always at Nullabor ($2.09 diesel last Tues)
As for places on the Nullabor trip. Madura pass road house and caravan park we found better than some out there. Nullabor roadhouse is pricey but everything is out there. it will do as you don't get much choice in this part of OZ. Wide open spaces. Try not to fuel up here. diesel about $2.09 per L Nundroo cheaper.
Cheap fuel Eucla.
Enjoy the trip across. Don't rush and be prepared for the amenities not to be as good as home. For YOU WILL be disappointed.
Stop an look at the great Australian bite. where you can.
A wild ocean.
Cheers
David
Geoff and Bev
Gday...
This is a useful website for the Nullarbor.
http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/
Each roadhouse has caravan parks associated with them - power available, not usually water, amenities are basic.
I note you say you "have to stay in accommodation". Does that mean you are travelling a car only?
I cannot recall much about 'motel-style' accommodation as I travelled with my own van. But I think they are available.
Cheers - John
Just don't bother with the c/p. Bunch of rude idiots.
Larry
Gday...
if you want to say ****lebiddy .... you need to say it like this .... c0cklebiddy (numeral 0 not alpha o) ... or c o c k elbiddy ...
It is amusing .. there are a couple of other words it picks up ... even in the middle of a 'legitimate' word ... but I can't remember them at the moment
cheers - John
Well it's time you went somewhere. go on even a weekend away can inspire.
Most of the roadhouses have accommodation. A lot of people drive just cars. Very basic though. Roadhouses are approx. 200-250 klms apart. there are plenty of places to stop and rest, though not all have toilets.