Nullabor Crossing

um... there are just heaps of places and most of them are fine for vans - in fact I think all of them have turning areas. Some are well constructed, others are in poorer condition, but I can't think you'd have a problem in any that I recall.

You must go to the Head of the Bight of course...

Cheers
Andrew doing the drive on Wed.

Yes, the 8 signed lookouts all have adequate room in the parking areas. All are slightly different. Don't walk too near the edge as some are undermined and unstable and it's a long way down into the Southern Ocean.

Head of Bight is worth looking at even if the whales aren't in, but i think whale watching season starts in May. They gate may be locked out of season.

Enjoy the drive

Motherhen

All the lookouts are between the border and Nullarbor roadhouse, the Head of the Bight is east of Nullarbor roadhouse. If the wales are in residence then camp at the roadhouse, spend the rest of the day at the lookouts and return for a repeat visit the following morning. When you purchase your pass it is for 24 hours.

PeterD

Head of the bight is top shelf - a proper visitor centre with good parking for travelers - allow a few hours if you can to just watch the whales - they are fantastic (and not just in that spot - they spread out for maybe a 100km in both directions along that coast).

Many of the lookouts are just metres from the road with enough room to camp if you so wish.

Nullarbor

Null = No

Arbor = Trees

Plenty of places to turn off and have gander as mentioned above.

Take care and do not get too close to the edge of the cliffs as the stone is very brittle. Its along is down.

Must say though, the Nullarbor Plain looks like a small treeless carpark compared to the plains of the Barkly Tableland.


Cheers

Before you head off get hold of a copy of the excellent FREE map and info sheet, 'The Nullarbour, Australia's Great Road Journy' covers trip Perth to Adelaide, lots to see on this trip. phone the WA tourist centre they will post one out, or pick one up on the way around Port Augusta.

Look at this site http://www.nullarbornet.com.au/
Lots of good info on it.

PeterD

Thanks guys for your replies/information, greatly appreciated.
special thanks to Willem for his correct spelling.

Thanks guys for your replies/information, greatly appreciated.
special thanks to Willem for his correct spelling.

Gate was locked at head of bight last week in April
Cheers
Charlie