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kerrylyn · Member

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Cupie · Guru

Hi to you both ...& welcome.

I agree with you in that this is a very friendly forum and the members have collectively, a great deal of knowledge about all forms of caravanning.

It's been a while since we've been across the Nullarbor, but I think that the best advice remains constant.

Take your time.

Research.

There are lots of things to see & experience if you just amble along and explore all the great things along the way. Don't be in a hurry.

cheers .. G

Pejay · Guru

Hi Guys,

Welcome to the forum, glad you have joined - a suggestion if I may with regard to crossing the Nullarbor, stop along the way and have a go at the longest golf course in the world. Looked at the link that was on the Forum a while ago - think it is on page 7, but the website is:

www.nullarborlinks.com

Cheers and safe driving.

-- Edited by Pejay on Friday 20th of May 2011 08:08:47 PM

Esmeralda · Guru

Welcome to the Forum guys!!

Cowboy7307 · Senior Member

Welcome ,have not done the Nullarbor,its on our want to do list ,

my Daughter did it when she was posted (Navy)over to WA, she enjoyed it ,but in late afternoon find some place to camp or stay ,wild life lots of it ,Let us know how you get on with the trip ,best of luck

Helena · Guru

Welcome to the forum, hope you enjoy it and save travelling make sure you get settled into camp well before dusk as the wildlife can be a problem on the Nullabor. Helena.

jimricho · Guru

Cupie wrote:
Hi to you both ...& welcome.

I agree with you in that this is a very friendly forum and the members have collectively, a great deal of knowledge about all forms of caravanning.

It's been a while since we've been across the Nullarbor, but I think that the best advice remains constant.
Take your time.
Research.
There are lots of things to see & experience if you just amble along and explore all the great things along the way. Don't be in a hurry.

cheers .. G

Good advice.... that includes taking time to go down some of the many side tracks to the coast, especially at the Head of the Bight, there's some spectacular coastal scenery there.

Jim

Lynden · Veteran Member

Welcome Kerrylyn...we are also new to the forum but there are some wonderful people here who can help you out. I've not been across the Nullabor since I was 14 with Mum & Dad and all I remember is a very very very long dirt road! It's on our 'to do' list in the not too distant future, so I envy your imminent departure......have a great time.

Cheers....

Firefly · Guru

Hi guys and welcome.

milo · Guru

we need a newbies thread!! welcome!

-- Edited by milo on Saturday 21st of May 2011 09:30:50 PM

gst · Senior Member

HI kerry&lyn tip for heading west start early when heading west the sun will behind you

pull up early when the sun is setting take your time and enjoy.

have fun

GST

kerrylyn · Member

thanks everyone for your welcome & tips

we head off next friday

kerry&lyn and [fred the dog]

Happywanderer · The Master

Welcome. Jazzin Around is due to head across the Nullabor. I haven't heard from her in about a week. Last call she was in Port Pirie. I will see if I can get in touch and see where she is at now and let you know.

wendyv · Guru

Welcome Kerrylyn,
Take your time crossing the Nullarbor - it really is an interesting part of the country.
There are roadhouses at convenient distances. These have caravan "facilities", which means a basic overnighting place for vanners - power, toilets, showers (though there may be an extra charge for these, due to the cost of water out there). Some of these are quite pleasant, with trees and shade. From memory (haven't been that way since 2007) Nullarbor RH and Border Village were both pleasant enough. Also Madura.
If you prefer to free camp, there are a number of suitable roadside areas.
Fuel gets pretty costly. Penong and Mundrabilla have been our preferred places to fuel up, as well as the big truck roadhouses at the eastern edge of Port Augusta.
A little off the beaten track, on unmade road, Cactus Beach is a spot we find interesting for an unpowered stop with the van.
In whale season, Head of the Bight is a must - whales and calves really close to the cliffs.
Quarantine is really strict, going both ways. Eat or cook your fruit and vegs beforehand. You cannot take honey into WA.Your van will be searched. One trip, we had our maps and travel books stored in a box that had once been a banana box - and that was consfiscated, even though it had been years since it saw a banana.
At the western end, Fraser Range Station is a great place for an overnight stop.