From Esperance we drove north to Norseman and then on to Fraser Station for our first night on the long road over to South Australia. Expecting a dust bowl, we were pleasantly surprised with the amount greenery and trees. The orange bark of the Mallees is amazing, such beautiful trees. Apparently there has been a lot of rain this summer. Another thing about the Nullabor that really surprised us was the amount and cleanliness of all the services along the way. (After driving to Port Hedland and through the Pilbara, the Nullabor is luxury. No frogs in dunnies, wet floors on bathrooms or toilet stench.) Also there are driving stops every 50kms which makes for very comfortable driving.
Fraser station was a great stop. We pulled up to a children’s playground which kept the kids busy the whole time we were there. They also offered 4wd tours which we jumped at. Outback magazine recently featured Zoe the healer on the cover… She came along on the bus and the kids were impressed at their brush with fame.
Night 2 we spent at Baxter rest area which is in the middle of nowhere. We were all pretty happy to see the stars that night. The sky is so different out there.
Night 3 we stayed at Mundrabilla road house. Each rd house has a caravan park tacked onto it. Anyway we should have free camped as a refridgerated truck pulled up and stayed on idle all night making it quite difficult to sleep. Still… hot showers!
Night 4
We crossed the border today which was a landmark event for all of us. The viewing areas for the Great Australian Bite are beautiful and broke up the day nicely. Peg164 (164 kms after the border) was a great stop but afew too many bullants.
Night 5,6,7 Ceduna and a big rest (and scrub) for everyone. Although its not the most vibrant town wewere happy to enjoy the local sights as well as staying in one spot for a while.
Driving the Nullabor;
Esperance to Fraser Station 308km
To Baxter rest area
203km
To Mundribilla caravan park
340km
To Peg 164 rest area
241km
To Ceduna
315km
6 and Out 