As we journey on our adventure around Australia, we are anticipating what we will learn and how we may change. As our family sets into a new style of learning what better place to start than the Nullarbor. So many hours together in the car. So much time to think and talk. For me it was certainly a time of reflection and clarity as we drove together.
The Nullarbor, meaning “no trees,” was not what we expected. Australia’s Nullarbor Plain is a vast and remote landscape, known for its vast stretches of flat terrain, rugged coastline, and lack of trees. Despite its name, it was not a barren wasteland, but a unique and diverse landscape that was awe-inspiring.
We left Streaky Bay early and made our way to Ceduna where we stopped to fill up on supplies as this was the last real point of civilisation. We filled our water tanks for $1 at a truck stop that Belle had discovered on wiki camps. Such an amazing resource!
We travelled on to the Nullarbor roadhouse, where we took the classic photos and enjoyed the beautiful scenery. Although the wind was strong, it added to the excitement of our journey.
We hoped to stay on the bunda Cliffs but the wind had blown a huge amount of sand over the driveways making it too dangerous to enter. We stopped and took some photos and admired the scenery.
As we crossed the border from South Australia into Western Australia we stopped to consume all the fresh produce on board due to quarantine rules. We pigged out on cucumber, tomato and carrots. It was an awesome feast!
Not long after we crossed the border we turned into the old telegraph station at Eucla to pull up stumps for the night. A 600km drive for the day. Not bad with 4 kids on board.
The old telegraph station was a beautiful location with its white sand and blue waters. It was a testament to the rich history of Australia and all that our country has to offer. We learned so much about the past and were grateful for the opportunity to reflect and connect with the land.
Our first leg of the Nullarbor was a truly amazing experience. It was a time to connect with the sheer size of Austrlia and its vast landscape. We have learnt more about the rich history of our country, and have grown our appreciation of the beauty of Australia.
Lesson of the day:
The Nullarbor is also known as the Ayre Hwy.
It was named after explorer Edward John Eyre, who was the first European to cross the Nullarbor by land, in 1840–1841
