The 5 Best Free Campsites Nullarbor Plain
Bunda Cliffs Campground — South Australia
Arguably the most famous free camp on the entire crossing, offering sweeping, dramatic ocean views right from the edge of the continent.
- The Drawcard: Unbeatable clifftop sunrises and sunsets over the Great Australian Bight. Whales can often be spotted from the cliffs between May and October.
- Facilities: Completely unpowered/basic with no facilities; you must be entirely self-contained.
- Crucial Safety Note: Ensure you set up camp well back from the edge; portions of the clifftop are severely undercut and unstable.
Eucla Old Telegraph Station — Western Australia
Located just west of the SA/WA border, this spot allows you to camp nestled among the sand dunes near a piece of forgotten outback history.
- The Drawcard: Great wind protection from the dunes, quiet privacy, and immediate walking access to the historic telegraph station ruins being slowly swallowed by the sand.
- Facilities: None. Access tracks can be sandy, but the main camping clearings are generally accessible for standard 2WD and caravan setups if you take it slow.
Madura Pass Lookout Camping — Western Australia
Perched on the escarpment, this elevated rest area provides sweeping views across the endless Nullarbor basin below.
- The Drawcard: Celebrated by travellers for its spectacular sunset views over the plain. It’s a very popular overnight stop, meaning you will usually have the safety of other campers around you.
- Facilities: Standard roadside rest area layout with picnic tables and rubbish bins, but no toilets. Highly accessible for big rigs.
Nuytsland Nature Reserve Free Camp — Western Australia
Situated roughly halfway between Cocklebiddy and Madura, this nature reserve clearing is a perfect escape from highway noise.
- The Drawcard: Unlike the exposed roadside bays, this camp allows you to tuck your vehicle well behind native trees and coastal scrub. It feels hidden, peaceful, and offers excellent protection from the wind.
- Facilities: None. You must be fully self-contained and pack out all your rubbish.
Newman Rocks Free Camp — Western Australia
Positioned closer to the western edge of the Nullarbor crossing (roughly 140km east of Norseman), this is a stunning geological stopover.
- The Drawcard: A massive, natural red-granite rock formation that features a waterhole after rainfall. It provides plenty of open space to spread out far away from the highway traffic noise.
- Facilities: Completely primitive/free-range camping.