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"Jack" wrote in
: "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth .... Good on you for recognising that the nullabor has tourist opportunities. It has been a long time since I drove over, but remember thinking next time I could easily spend a week or more between ceduna and Coolgardie (not including those towns.) Think about the bird observatory, Cactus beach (SA) also nearby Fowlers Bay where Eyre set off on his trip westward. Head of the Bight, Cocklbiddy caves - also don't just look for the established stuff - If you ca get off the road and leave your car somewhere safe, there are some great coastal walks twards the WA border - fanstasic unspoilt beaches etc. Into fishing? even a short rod can provide some fun in unspoilt waters. Take plenty of water - used to be very expensive to buy my last trip (long time ago - so that may have changed.) Ideal trip for those with a sense of adventure! At Fowler Bay you'll find the opportunity to swim with sea lions and dolphins. A man and wife team (forgot their name) run a boating service that takes small tours out into the bay. It's an all day affair, and you'll remember it for the rest of your days. P |
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"Jack" wrote in
: "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth .... Good on you for recognising that the nullabor has tourist opportunities. It has been a long time since I drove over, but remember thinking next time I could easily spend a week or more between ceduna and Coolgardie (not including those towns.) Think about the bird observatory, Cactus beach (SA) also nearby Fowlers Bay where Eyre set off on his trip westward. Head of the Bight, Cocklbiddy caves - also don't just look for the established stuff - If you ca get off the road and leave your car somewhere safe, there are some great coastal walks twards the WA border - fanstasic unspoilt beaches etc. Into fishing? even a short rod can provide some fun in unspoilt waters. Take plenty of water - used to be very expensive to buy my last trip (long time ago - so that may have changed.) Ideal trip for those with a sense of adventure! At Fowler Bay you'll find the opportunity to swim with sea lions and dolphins. A man and wife team (forgot their name) run a boating service that takes small tours out into the bay. It's an all day affair, and you'll remember it for the rest of your days. P |
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I have driven the Nullarbor four times only in March or April.
Beautiful weather all the way about that time for me. Best stop over is Eucla (just inside the WA border from SA) where there is a Hotel/Motel, Caravan Park and the cheapest fuel along the whole road. Do not buy fuel at the Bordertown (on the SA side) service station. It was about 12 cents per litre dearer last April 2003. In fact try to limit your fuel purchases to Norseman WA, Eucla WA and Ceduna SA if your car has the range. Ross "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. |
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I have driven the Nullarbor four times only in March or April.
Beautiful weather all the way about that time for me. Best stop over is Eucla (just inside the WA border from SA) where there is a Hotel/Motel, Caravan Park and the cheapest fuel along the whole road. Do not buy fuel at the Bordertown (on the SA side) service station. It was about 12 cents per litre dearer last April 2003. In fact try to limit your fuel purchases to Norseman WA, Eucla WA and Ceduna SA if your car has the range. Ross "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. |
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"Geodyne" wrote in message ... "Geoff Lowry" wrote in : I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. Another thing - my most recommended place for a stopover on the Nullarbor itself is Madura. Lovely spot. Geodyne Ah yes remember it well, good stopover point |
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"Jack" wrote in message ... "Geodyne" wrote in message ... "Geoff Lowry" wrote in : I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. Another thing - my most recommended place for a stopover on the Nullarbor itself is Madura. Lovely spot. Geodyne Ah yes remember it well, good stopover point Not too good if you are travelling with a caravan (or tenting for that matter) If with caravan there is a camping stop (free) about 20 km east of Madura on the north side of the road which is much better than Madura. The best spot we have stopped at with the caravan is Caiguna. Bitumen hardstand (level) and plenty of water for showers. Gerrit |
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If you have the time, a nice side trip is to go via the Eyre Penninsula,
particularly visiting Port Lincoln, with it's Tuna farming industry. Turm south about 26 klms west of Port Augusta. To be worthwhile, this side trip would add several days to the trip. The cheapest fuel, (some 12 cents per liter less than the rest), we found crossing the Nullabor in April & June 2004, was at Mundrabilla, some 65 klms west of Eucla. Mind you this could have changed since then. Compare notes with travellers coming the other way when you stop for fuel. Bob "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. |
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Thanks to all the people who responded. This has been most useful.
I now have plenty of information to digest and use to plan my "trek". "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. |
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Thanks to all the people who responded. This has been most useful.
I now have plenty of information to digest and use to plan my "trek". "Geoff Lowry" wrote in message ... I would like to drive from Adelaide to Perth for a holiday as I have never seen this area of Australia. If anyone has advice on the best time of the year to undertake this trip, from a scenery and comfort point of view, I would certainly be most appreciative. Any other advice on stopovers, must see places, etc. would also be well received. |
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Let us sit upon the ground and tell sad stories of "BOB BURKE"
: If you have the time, a nice side trip is to go via the Eyre Penninsula, particularly visiting Port Lincoln, with it's Tuna farming industry. Turm south about 26 klms west of Port Augusta. To be worthwhile, this side trip would add several days to the trip. The cheapest fuel, (some 12 cents per liter less than the rest), we found crossing the Nullabor in April & June 2004, was at Mundrabilla, some 65 klms west of Eucla. Mind you this could have changed since then. Compare notes with travellers coming the other way when you stop for fuel. Bob Has anybody else found Balladonia a little creepy? |
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