How busy are the camping spots travelling west along the Nullarbor?

I travelled across in the July-August timeframe Julie B and only saw one or two at the max in any of the roadside stops and not very many in the commercial stops either. The roadside stops are very large and there are a lot o them. I found the best camping to be as far from the road as possible.

Hi Julie,

I don't think you will have any problems finding a spot to camp this time of year - It's not peak season for tourists. I usually find a spot to camp away from the road anyway, however the normal camping spots will not be busy and probably empty.

Note: CATASTROPHIC fire danger for the Eucla area tomorrow. News link

Cheers
Alan

It is not likely to be busy on that route in January. Even in later months you should have no problems finding a place. It is worth buying Camps 7 as the rest areas with toilets and some good camp spots are clearly marked. After a while you will learn to spot a good place eg watch out for some shade trees. As said, it is worth driving along the tracks behind the main camping area if you want to be alone. Closer to the toilets there will always be some other campers. Make sure you carry plenty of water as there are no reliable supplies. Roadhouses will not give you water and any rest area tanks are likely to be in poor condition and/or empty. You can shower at some roadhouses for a fee. Don't be tempted to drive while it is dark - there are too many animals about. It is a great trip and worth spending some time on if you can. Lynne

Sage advice above, re the water and driving safety. Its a popular drive, but the camps are not crowded in the cooler months when most tourists cross; in the high summer, I doubt you'll have much competition anywhere. As mentioned, carry plenty of safety water, just in case you get stuck somewhere and a heat wave 'pops up' while you wait. That said, I presume the roadhouses would sell 10L packs of spring water, as do the roadhouses I've encountered elsewhere in the outback. Have a great run... its a real experience out there.

Hi Julie

Most of it is wide open plains - you can pull off the road in hundreds of places. Once you get west of Mundrabilla, the station fences are a bit limiting. The designated 24 hour rest areas with pit toilet can fill, but there are a number of other big ones where you can get right from the highway. We have usually shared these with one or two others, and out of sight when spread out amongst the trees.

Motherhen

I came back Adel to Perth in the first week of December... it was the wettest out there since Noah was a boy.Camp sites West of Eula are in pretty good nick with some long drops replaced by composting toilets. East of Eucla (SA) are a bit ordinary. Plenty of room (probably because it was so wet), but even on the trip W-E a month earlier there was no over crowding. If you like company and 240v, you can stay at one of the roadhouse 'parks' like Nullabor, which are not too bad in the overall scheme of things.Places like Eucla are spending a bit of money to keep the tourists a day or so, but some others like Cocklebiddy seem to have given up. Off road campsites are as they are. If you have a smartphone, invest in wikicamps ($2.99).
Overall a good trip as long as you don't overdo it.
Enjoy
Cheers
Greg

Hi again,

We made it to Ceduna, the weather is really nice during the day but a bit chilly at night (makes for interesting tent camping, need a caravan I think) but really great. There is not much traffic and towns are deserted (maybe because its Sunday?) Staying in a caravan park as I really needed a shower and a few comforts but will be winging it from here on in. The plan is a bolt to Norseman due to time restraints and family then a slow return from Perth, so all should be good. Thanks for your help, Exploroz is a great place for help and information! Thanks guys!

Julie

Julie, just went over the paddock and now in Adelaide, on our way to Tassie.

Take your pick....plenty of room at every spot.

Blowing an absolute gale over the bight, so hard to find a site that will give you some protection. Couple of spots I saved for our return trip, as the car and camper rocked badly, and it was not from pleasure.

Brett.....

Hi Julie, lots of space in most free spots, all signposted , very popular, better spots within these can be taken early ( near shade/bbq etc) so suggest stop up for the nite early-it also helps to see easier if not dark. most of the truck stops have good large powered camp sites at back for approx $20-30 a nite with added gain of proper loo, shower, and/or a roadhouse café/bar . up to you how you want to accommodate yourself ( tent/camper etc..) nice long drive- look up fuel watch for prices out there. keep your eyes peeled if driving dawn/dusk-animals cross road.
all the best.
M.