We had a great reunion with our friends Julie and Brian at a free camp at Lake Douglas just outside of Kalgoorlie. After a couple of wines and a great night’s sleep we all headed into Kalgoorlie to get ready for our trip across the Nullarbor. The rains came while we were in Kalgoorlie, but it didn’t dampen our spirits. We got to planning, shopping and preparing to traverse Australia along the mighty Nullarbor.

Our first stop along the Nullarbor was Fraser Range Station. We enjoyed a beautiful meal here and caught up with other nomads who were also about to embark on the journey across Australia. It’s always fun swapping stories around a campfire.

Next morning we were up early and raring to go. We stopped at the 90 mile straight sign for a photo shoot which is the beginning of Australia’s longest straight road – 146.6kms on the Eyre Highway. Unfortunately it was here the Unimog decided it wasn’t going any further. While Julie and I sat in ‘Where’s Wally’ to escape the flies, Rod and Brian performed some bush mechanics and we were soon on our way again.

So we continued along the long straight stretch of road, which was amazing, not one curve! The landscape started to change and the Nullarbor lived up to its name – Nullarbor meaning ‘no trees’. There was hardly a tree to be seen, just a wide flat landscape.

Our next night we camped at Baxters Bush Camp, where we cooked up dinner over an open fire and gazed at the stars.

We continued along the Eyre Highway each day travelling an average of about 2 – 3 hours. Each night we set up our camp amongst beautiful bushland with amazing views.

Other places we stopped along the Nullarbor to camp were Rashay’s Balcony, Madura Lookout and Bunda Cliffs, which was literally the edge of Australia overlooking the Great Australian Bight.

We visited the Head of Bight where we were lucky enough to see Humpback Wales and their calves.

Campfire cooking is always fun, tonight it was fruit bread with butter and honey.

Next stop was Penong and the windmill museum which was really interesting. After that it was a couple of nights in Ceduna, which was a really lovely little town.

So here is where we say farewell to our friends Julie and Brian – at least until February, where we will once again get together to make further plans.

Some say crossing the Nullarbor is a right of passage. We say it’s a trip that all Aussies should do to experience the vastness of this amazing country. The 90 mile straight is amazing as is the changing landscapes, the cliffs on the edge of the Great Australian Bight, and the treeless plains. It is certainly an experience I will never forget.

Next Rod and I work our way home through South Australia.