Nullarbor Plain and Eyre Highway
Australia
Cross Australia’s great southern expanse on the Eyre Highway, linking Ceduna to Norseman across the treeless Nullarbor Plain. Expect vast straightaways, salt-lake country, roadhouses, and dramatic coastal detours to the Bunda Cliffs and Head of Bight, where the continent seems to drop into the Southern Ocean.
Explore on the interactive map →Stops along the route
- Ceduna
Last big town before the Nullarbor. Stock up, fuel up, and ease into the long western run.
- Head of Bight
A cliff-top lookout over the Great Australian Bight. In season, southern right whales often cruise close to shore.
- Nullarbor Plain
Endless open country with huge skies and long, ruler-straight highway. The road feels tiny against the flat limestone plain.
- Mundrabilla Roadhouse
Classic roadhouse stop in the middle of the long haul. Refuel, grab a meal, and break up the monotony.
- Eucla
Small border-era settlement with sweeping coastal views nearby. The old telegraph station adds a quick dose of history.
- Norseman
Western gateway town where the Nullarbor drive finally eases. A good place to rest after the long straight crossing.
Where to Eat
- Ceduna Foreshore Hotelpub meals
Simple, filling meals and cold drinks right in Ceduna. A practical first or last dinner on the route.
- Head of Bight Roadhouseroadhouse cafe
Road trip basics with hot food and coffee near the whale lookout. Handy for a snack before or after the cliffs.
- Mundrabilla Roadhouseroadhouse meals
Burger, grill, and snack stop in classic Nullarbor style. It is one of the key places to reset and refuel.
- Eucla Roadhouseroadhouse cafe
Easy roadside food near the SA-WA border stretch. Good for breakfast, lunch, or an emergency top-up.
- Norseman Roadhouseroadhouse meals
Reliable pub-style and takeaway options at the western end of the crossing. A sensible finish-line meal after the long drive.
Things to Do
- Head of Bight Whale Watchingwildlife
Watch southern right whales from the cliff tops in season. The views over the Bight are huge even when the whales are absent.
- Bunda Cliffs Lookoutscenic lookout
See the limestone cliffs drop sharply into the Southern Ocean. It is one of the Nullarbor's most dramatic photo stops.
- Nullarbor Roadhouseroadside stop
A classic highway pause with fuel, snacks, and remote-road atmosphere. It captures the long-distance feel of the crossing.
- Eucla Telegraph Stationhistory
Explore the ruins and museum of the old telegraph station near the coast. It is a quick stop with strong frontier history.
- Wave Rocklandmark
If you detour after Norseman, this famous granite wave is a standout inland stop. It is one of WA's best-known natural icons.
Travel advisory
Fuel, food, and accommodation can be far apart, so keep the tank topped up and carry extra water. Summer heat, strong winds, and long, monotonous stretches make night driving and fatigue a serious risk.