Nullarbor & Far West

The last major town before the famed Nullarbor is home to the famous Oysterfest and a rich Indigenous culture. Set amid a patchwork of grain paddocks and bushland, sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, Ceduna has everything needed to make it your perfect holiday location. As the gateway to the Nullarbor, and a thriving seafood and oyster destination, it’s perfect for all the family.
Do a spot of fishing, take a dip, discover Indigenous art and learn about the local history. With plenty of accommodation options, and a fully serviced town centre, it’s a fantastic getaway to embrace the isolation of the bushland and the dramatic beauty of the coast. 
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With a beautiful bay, beaches ideal for swimming and a thriving oyster industry, Smoky Bay is a seaside town for those in need of relaxation! Bag out fishing at the jetty or use the boat ramp and explore the bay, and you can’t pay a visit without tasting a plump, delicious oyster from the pristine waters near town. Stay a while at one of the two caravan parks, take a swim or look for razorfish (protective footwear and gloves are recommended). You can also try your luck catching some crabs!

Home to the biggest windmill in Australia ‘Bruce’, Penong is a must stop location weather you are heading east or west. With around 20 donated and restored windmills of all shapes and sizes, this unique free outdoor museum on the side of Highway 1 pays tribute to farmers whirling workhorses that have now been mostly replaced by solar panels.
Located 15km from town on the way to Point Sinclair lies Lake MacDonnell, the pink salt lake. The lakes high salt concentration and salt loving algae, dunaliella salina and bacteria, halobacteriea secrete carotenoid red pigments, causing the water to turn bright pink. 
Please note – Lake MacDonnell is not always pink, the vibrancy of the colour depends on the water levels, and algae in the water. 

There are no facilities at Lake Macdonnell so please ensure you are prepared.

Whales migrate to the Head of Bight to give birth in a giant creche every winter. From May to October, southern right whales travel along the west coast to their calving grounds, where the babies are born and learn key survival skills before leaving for Antarctica. You can view them from the cliffs, at the Head of Bight Visitor Centre where there are boardwalks leading to viewing points (wheelchair accessible) or you can take a whale watching tour, either on the water or in the air with Chinta Air. For more information contact operators such as Australian Coastal Safaris or Untamed Escapes.

There’s lots of information available for the kids (or curious adults), and if you listen carefully you may even hear them moaning as they swim! See how many of their ‘moves’ you can spot – lopping, diving, spy hopping and slow-motion somersaults. At the very height of the season there can be over 100 whales in the area at one time! It’s a magical experience.

Once the sight of a whaling station, the waters around Fowlers Bay are now teeming with whales throughout the winter. This peaceful bay is a fantastic fishing spot, with a lovely beach and some amazing sand hills – they’re fantastic for sandboarding or rolling down.

And of course, there are the whales, view them from land or take a tour with EP Cruises!

There are still remnants of an old whaling station which can be found south of the town with old whale bones still visible. Whaling operations ceased around 1843.

There is accommodation at the local caravan park which also has a couple of great cabins available, or if camping is more your thing check out Fowers Bay Conservation Park.

Far beyond the crowds and city lights, Yalata Lands reveals a wild and wondrous stretch of remote South Australia. Set along the Great Australian Bight, this spectacular coastline is rich in Aboriginal culture, dramatic cliffs, untouched beaches and rolling dunes.

With 15 camping sites across more than 50 kilometres of pristine coastline, Yalata is made for off-grid adventurers, keen fishers and sunset chasers. Fishing and camping permits are required to access the alcohol-free Yalata Aboriginal Lands, helping protect this extraordinary place for future generations.

Travellers crossing the Nullarbor will find welcome comforts at the Yalata Roadhouse, including meals, coffee, fuel, EV charging, supplies and local Aboriginal art, with camping and cabins available nearby at Yalata Caravan Park.

Whether stopping overnight or chasing a salty coastal adventure, Yalata Lands offers an unforgettable outback escape, cared for by a community proud to share it respectfully.

Explore this immense vastness with its limestone caves, amazing lookout points and whale watching opportunities.

Play some golf on Nullarbor Links, the world’s longest golf course, explore the incredible limestone caves, go whale-watching and take in the magnificent stretch of cliffs that make up the Great Australian Bight.

As you cross the plain you may spot wild camels, kangaroos and emus (be careful around dusk) and if it’s recently rained, look out for wildflowers amongst the bluebush and mulga scrub.With a motel, licensed restaurant and caravan park at the Nullarbor Roadhouse for when you need some civilisation, and some endless starry skies to experience when you don’t, this is one of Australia’s most epic road-trips. This truly Australian experience is worth the effort.

One of Australia’s most iconic road-trips, the Nullarbor is 1100km of expansive views, jaw dropping cliffs and wide open space. Take a photo with the iconic ’90 Mile Straight’ sign, Australia’s longest stretch of straight road, and don’t just drive on past – the viewpoints scattered along the way offer spectacular views of the Bunda Cliffs. It’ll feel like you’re standing on the edge of the world! Time the drive with winter and you’ll be able to spot whales too. You’ll need to prepare for the journey and stock up on fuel, water and all the necessities just in case you get a breakdown. The services are few and far in between, and don’t rely on phone service.