Madura Pass Lookout Rest Area Free Camp
- Eyre Highway, Madura Pass, WA 6443, Australia
Welcome to Camping Nullarbor Plain
The Nullarbor Plain offers one of the most liberating and remote camping experiences in the world. Straddling South Australia and Western Australia, this vast, treeless limestone plateau is flanked by the dramatic cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. Campers can choose between structured caravan parks along the Eyre Highway or completely isolated, self-sufficient bush camping spots right on the edge of the continent. Sleeping under the Nullarbor sky rewards you with unparalleled stargazing, completely free from light pollution, where the Milky Way stretches vividly from horizon to horizon. Preparation is the absolute key to a successful camping trip across this stark landscape. Because services are hundreds of kilometres apart, you must carry a surplus of fuel, basic vehicle spare parts, and at least ten litres of fresh drinking water per person per day. Campers must also prepare for extreme temperature swings, as blistering daytime heat frequently plummets to near-freezing temperatures at night. Whether you pull over at a clifftop lookout to watch for migrating whales or pitch a tent deep in the outback shrubbery, respect for the harsh environment ensures an unforgettable adventure. To help plan your journey, would you like to know about the best specific campsites along the highway, the ideal time of year to make the crossing, or a checklist of essential gear to pack?
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Whale watching along the Nullarbor Plain offers the opportunity to see Southern Right Whales up close in their natural winter nursery. The Head of Bight Whale Watching Centre sits along the edge of the dramatic Bunda Cliffs off the Eyre Highway. Whales arrive in the sheltered waters below the limestone cliffs from approximately May to October, with peak viewing in July and August. Visitors can watch mothers and calves breaching, nursing, and playing from purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible boardwalks.
Fowlers Bay Conservation Park Scott’s Beach Free Camping
- Fowlers Bay Conservation Park, SA 5690, Australia
Mundrabilla Roadhouse Nullarbor Plain
- Eyre Highway, Mundrabilla, WA 6443, Australia
Fowlers Bay Caravan Park
- 15 West Terrace, Fowlers Bay SA 5690
Mundrabilla Rest Area Free Camp
- Eyre Highway, Mundrabilla, WA 6443, Australia
Coorabie Rest Area Free Camp
- Eyre Highway, Coorabie, SA 5690, Australia
Afghan Rock Rest Area – Free Camping
- Eyre Highway, near Balladonia, WA 6443, Australia
Border Village Roadhouse
- Eyre Highway, Border Village, SA 5690, Australia
Bookabie Rest Area Free Camping
- Eyre Highway, Bookabie, SA 5690, Australia
Norseman Mount Thirsty Rest Area
- Eyre Highway, 10 km east of Norseman, WA 6443, Australia
Wilson Bluff Rest Area Free Camping
- Eyre Highway, Western Australia 6443, Australia
Ceduna Foreshore Caravan Park
- 25 Poynton Street, Ceduna, SA 5690, Australia
Why crossing the Nullarbor Plain should be on your Australian travel bucket list.
Crossing the Nullarbor Plain deserves a place on every Australian’s bucket list because few journeys capture the immense scale, rugged beauty and adventurous spirit of the country so completely. Stretching between South Australia and Western Australia, the route takes travellers through seemingly endless landscapes, past iconic outback roadhouses and alongside the dramatic cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. Along the way, you may see southern right whales, kangaroos, emus and some of the clearest, most spectacular night skies imaginable. More than simply a long-distance drive, crossing the Nullarbor is an unforgettable opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and experience Australia at its wildest. Its remote communities, fascinating history, ancient landscapes and wide-open horizons encourage you to slow down and appreciate the journey itself. Whether you travel with family, friends or independently, completing this legendary road trip brings a genuine sense of adventure and achievement—and a deeper appreciation for just how vast, diverse and remarkable Australia truly is.