Nullarbor

In the Middle of Nowhere

The word Nullabor is derived from the Latin word "nulla" meaning no, and "arbor" meaning tree, therefore Nullabor means no trees.

The Nullarbor Roadhouse is located two hundred and one kilometres east of Eucla. Visit the abandoned Koonalda homestead (95 kms west of Nullabor Roadhouse to turnoff and then 20 kms north of Eyre Highway) or visit the nearby Koonalda cave or sinkholes.

Nullarbor Facilities

Roadhouse: fuel, take away food, Eftpos, laundry facilities. Open - 7am to 11pm - seven days per week
Medical: Royal Flying Doctor Service (emergencies only) 1800 625 800
Accommodation: Motel & Caravan Park

Smoky Bay Attractions

Southern Right Whales

Come and visit the Bunda Cliffs and be in awe of the spectacular scenery and the beautiful Southern Right Whales between May and September. There is an entry fee to the whale viewing platform during May to September and a gold coin donation entry fee when the whale watching season is finished.

Whale Watching Charter Flights

Thirty minute whale watching charter flights are available from an airstrip located next to the Nullabor Roadhouse.

Murrawijinie Caves

The Murrawijinie Limestone caves are found approximately ten kilometres north of the Nullarbor Roadhouse. The road is mainly suited to 4WD vehicles. Ask the staff at the Nullabor Roadhouse for directions. Temperatures inside the caves can be over 10 degrees cooler than above ground temperatures - especially during summer. Make sure you let someone know where you are going and beware of snakes.

Nullarbor Wildlife

There is plenty of Australian wildlife to see when crossing the Nullabor. Kangaroos, camels, dingoes and even wombats can be seen. Dingos are wild animals and should not be fed by the public . They are scavengers by nature and can turn violent for no apparent reason. Do not leave shoes lying around as dingoes have been known to take off with them!

Cyclists interested in cycling across the Nullabor would be advised to read the Australian Bicycle Camping Fact Sheet site on the net.

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