Tour Itinerary
Australia’s Ultimate Road Journey – an Iconic Australian Experience
Until some years ago, travellers had little choice but to cover the 3800 km between Adelaide and Perth [nearly two thirds of the Australian continent!] by train, plane or express bus.
For too long travellers have whizzed across this vast landscape and experienced a long, tiring and boring journey. Only a few, that ventured off the highway knew of the secret places that lay untouched and undiscovered!
The journey that links west and east is fantastic and that’s why Nullarbor Traveller offers camping adventures for the free spirited travellers. There are so many things to see and experience, experiences that are unique to Australia and should not missed!
It is a journey to be enjoyed and not rushed and it’s a tour where the journey is part of the experience
Day 1
Our adventure begins as we travel east over the Darling Ranges. After a morning break at the historic township of York we continue our journey south. Our lunch stop will be at Wave Rock, where there is the opportunity to have a look at this amazing rock formation. After lunch we drive further South to the Fitzgerald River National Park, an internationally recognized world biosphere reserve with plenty of beautiful beaches, rugged coastline and the opportunity for a short walk or swim.
Our evening meal and overnight accommodation is with a fascinating person, Mary Richardson, who will explain how she built her straw house, manages a tea house while providing a feast of natures own foods and bush foods from the district.(LD)
Day 2
After a morning drive along the coast we arrive in Esperance with time to have a look around. A short drive brings us to the Cape Le Grand National Park where we set up camp only metres from a picture postcard beach. The afternoon is free to explore this stunning coastal park with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. A late afternoon hike up the granite formation known as “Frenchman Peak”, rewards you with stunning views of the bay and islands of the Recherche Archipelago. (BLD)
Day 3
It’s totally up to you how you would like to spend the morning enjoying this beautiful area. You may like to do one of the magnificent coastal walks or go for a swim, boogie board, snorkel, fish or just relax and read a good book while lying on a pure white beach, you might have to share with a couple of locals, kangaroo’s that is. Mid afternoon we head back north to the Eyre highway to start our journey east bound to a bush camping site. (BLD)
Day 4
Today will certainly give you a sense of the size of this vast and ancient land. The Nullarbor Plain is the largest solid piece of rock in the world and is internationally recognised for its hidden treasures beneath the ground. It has a internationally recognised cave and lake system.
Today we travel through some diverse Australian country, have a look around Eucla - an old telegraph town buried by sand dunes and stop for the night at Koonalda Homestead.
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Day 5
Today we see the majestic Nullarbor cliffs and stop at the famous wombat/camel/kangaroo road sign.In season [June – October] the Southern Right Whales migrate to the Head of the Bight. Up to 100 of these amazing mammals can be seen from the scenic lookouts. Outside of the whale season you will not be disappointed with the spectacular coastline and viewing platforms that showcase the majestic Nullarbor Cliffs. We drive onto the Nullarbor Plain and across the dingo fence while travelling through Yalata Aboriginal lands.
Then we drive on to our night’s camp spot – Coodlie Park Farm Retreat - for sandboarding. Coodlie Park is a unique accommodation and experience facility. Our hosts Hassie and Jo take us on an unique nocturnal spotlighting tour looking for Australia's National Emblems - kangaroos, wombats and emus.
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Day 6
Our first stop will be Bairds Bay to board the MV Investigator for a 4-5 hr cruise (own cost $120 inc GST). It’s a relaxing day on the boat, viewing and swimming with dolphins and Australian sea lions. A short drive brings us to Murphy’s Haystacks, incredible granite rock formations sculptured into wondrous and weird shapes over millions of years.
After that part of the day you can relax on a private beach, spend time exploring the many beautiful bush or coastal walks on Coodlie Park Farm Retreat. (BLD)
Day 7
This morning we go to the Colton Bakery - a unique wood fired bakery on the side of the highway with an honesty pay system. We meet Mark the owner of Colton Bakery and walk through this interesting bakery.
We have lunch at Elliston’s Great Ocean Tourist Drive with stunning sculptures which contrast against the Investigator group of Islands in the back ground. We travel to Locks Well and admire the view and the man made 291 steps down to the Locks Well beach. This afternoon you have the opportunity to swim with tuna - it is like swimming with lightening as these unique fish go into a frenzy while being fed as you snorkle your way around the ring! (BLD)
Day 8
Today is an extreme day of fun! Those that dare come face to face with the Great White Shark on a day tour [optional experience $495] which includes a video highlights of your experience.
Those not wishing to be quite so extreme head out and learn to surf with Kingo - an Eyre Peninsula legend who has given up teaching students in school to now teaching learn to surf up and down the Eyre Peninsula coastline. So we head out on to a beautiful deserted beach and spend the next two hours mastering the surf breaks.
After visiting Whalers Way Conservation Park for some more spectacular and stunning coastlines,this tour is followed by a visit to Glen Forest Wildlife Park.
Once the shark crew arrives back we head to Cowell for a great overnight Aussie country pub experience! (BLD)
Day 9
As we depart, probably worst for wear, we head through Whyalla, then into Port Augusta and the Wadlatta Cultural Centre. From here we go into Alligator Gorge in the Southern Flinders Ranges where we do our last bushwalk. If time permits we visit a winery in the Clare Valley before heading back into South Australia’s capital city Adelaide. (BL)