Day 20 / 2014 - Crossed Over

Continuing along the Ayre Highway we crossed over the border saying goodbye to Western Australia and hello to South Australia.

After entering South Australia there are a 4 lookouts spread over a distance of 60 Kms along the highway which overlook the cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. We missed the first one but called in at the last three. The last stop had the most spectacular view of the cliff face. Of course as we pulled in 13 other caravans and a bus arrived at the same time creating a bit of congestion.

We had been planning to stop at another free camp rest area somewhere near Nullarbor roadhouse which was our next Nullarbor Links hole. In Western Australia it doesn't matter if the rest area is on the left or right handed side of the road the approach is signposted from both directions. Unfortunately we didn't realise in South Australia it is only signposted when the rest area is on the left hand side of the road in the direction you are travelling. By the time we had realised we were at the rest area we wanted we had sailed on past. The next place to stop was Nullarbor Station so we ended up camping there for the night costing $30.00 for a piece of ground and a bit of power. We had thought about turning around and going back to the rest area but decided against it as the cost of fuel for the return trip was not much less.

The next morning we headed off towards Ceduna. Not far form Nullabor Roadhouse was the turnoff to the Head of the Bight. There is 12 km of sealed road to  interperative centre located near the cliffs. From there a ramp which you can walk down takes you right out to the edge offering spectacular of the cliffs. This ramp is designed for disabled access. You can watch Whales frolicking from lookouts at the end of the ramp between the months of May to October during there mating and calving season. Up to 70 whales can be seen at one time where they come in quite close to the rocks.

From hear we continued onto Ceduna we decided to park just before Ceduna in a rest area for the night and continue on in in the morning.