Nullarbor Plain Free Camping
The Nullarbor Plain is a large, flat and arid area of South Australia and Western Australia which is almost treeless. It was first crossed by explorer John Eyre in 1841. He had described it as "A blot on the face of nature and the sort of place one gets into in bad dreams".
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Woorlba Homestead Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/woorlba-homestead-rest-area/wa
Woorlba Homestead Rest Area is a free overnighter with a level surface and plenty of room for any size rig. Some shade. Long drop toilets.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Coorabie Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/coorabie-eastbound-rest-area/sa
Coorabie Westbound Rest Area is a level gravel drive through rest area with shade and bins. There are no other facilities here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Nallanippy Road Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nallanippy-road-rest-area/sa
Nallanippy Road Rest Area is located 85km west of the Penong Hotel, on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway on the corner of Nallanippy Road.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Doomblegabby Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/doomblegabby-rest-area/wa
Doomblegabby Rest Area is a large free overnighter with sheltered picnic tables. There are a number of tracks leading into the scrub and plenty of room for any size rig. Good turning room.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Moodini Bluff Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/moodini-bluff-rest-area/wa
Moodini Bluff Rest Area is a large area with good shade and privacy beside the Eyre Highway. There are picnic tables, bins and a longdrop toilet.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Bromus Dam
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bromus-dam/wa
Bromus Dam is a free camping area, snuggled in off the highway with good shade and a level gravel surface.
- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Puntabie Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/puntabie-rest-area/sa
Puntabie Rest Area is a roomy gravel rest area withbins, picnic table and some shade. There are tracks leading away from the highway into the scrub.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Uworra Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/uworra-rest-area/sa
Uworra Rest Area is a level gravel rest area with a drive through configuration, 33km west of Ceduna on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Watraba Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/watraba-rest-area/sa
Watraba Rest Area is a level gravel drive through rest area on the eastbound side of Eyre Highway, 47km west of Ceduna.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Jilah Rockhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jilah-rockhole-rest-area/wa
The Jilah Rockhole Rest Area is a large rest area with a level gravel surface which reaches deep into the scrub away from the highway. Good facilities and some shade. Drive through configuration and plenty of room for large rigs.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Camping Area
Observatory Turnoff Parking Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/observatory-turnoff-parking-area/wa
Observatory Turnoff Parking Area is a free overnighter about 1km east of the turnoff to the Eyre Bird Observatory. There are camping areas either side of the highway to choose from. No amenities.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Afghan Rock Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/afghan-rock-rest-area/wa
Afghan Rock Rest Area is a large drive through free overnight rest area suitable for any size rig. There is some shade. Also used by trucks.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Lake Cowan Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/lake-cowan-rest-area/wa
Lake Cowan Rest Area is a large gravel free overnighter with level parking and plenty of spots set well back from the road. It is also used by trucks that park beside the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Mount Thirsty Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/mount-thirsty-rest-area/wa
Mount Thirsty Rest Area is a large overnigher with level gravel parking areas in good shade. There is plenty of room to find a spot well away from the highway and with room for any size rig.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Dundas Rocks Picnic Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/dundas-rocks-picnic-area/wa
Dundas Rocks Picnic Area is a free overnight rest area with some stunning scenery. Huge ancient rock formations, over 2 million years old, are scattered through the bush. No amenities here.
- Camping Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Brockway Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/brockway-rest-area/wa
Brockway Rest Area is a gravel drive through free overnighter parallel to the highway. There is a thick wall of trees separating it from the highway. Also used by trucks.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Norseman Old Information Board Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/norseman-old-information-board-rest-area/wa
Norseman Old Information Board Rest Area is a free overnighter close to the town of Norseman on the Eyre Highway. There is a bitumen surface which is reasonably level and tracks lead deeper into the bush for more privacy.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Noreseman East Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/noreseman-east-rest-area/wa
Noreseman East Rest Area is a free overnight rest area with a gravel drive through configuration. There are several dirt tracks leading further into the scrub providing some shade and a little more distance from the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
10 Mile Rocks Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/10-mile-rocks-rest-area/wa
10 Mile Rocks Rest Area is a bitumen drive through with extensive gravel open are and tracks into the scrub, offering shaded or sunny locations. There is a toilet, numerous bins and some picnic tables.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Fraser Range Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/fraser-range-rest-area/wa
Fraser Range Rest Area is a compact free overnighter with a bitumen circular layout. Good facilities and shade including a toilet and a dump point. Adjacent to the highway.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Information
Harms Lake Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/harms-lake-rest-area/wa
Harms Lake Rest Area is a free overnighter that penetrates deep into the scrub providing some screening from highway noise. Level bitumen and gravel surface with some shade. No toilets, 24 hour maximum stay.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Mt Pleasant Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/mt-pleasant-rest-area/wa
Mt Pleasant Rest Area is a large drive through free overnight rest area, well off the highway with dense scrub providing screening from highway noise. Good shade but no facilities.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
90 Mile Sign Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/90-mile-sign-rest-area/wa
90 Mile Sign Parking Area is a drive through free overnight rest area with bitumen surface and some shade, 24hour maximum stay.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Woorlba East Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/woorlba-east-rest-area/wa
Woorlba East Rest Area is a roadside parking space with no facilities. Free overnighter. Also used by trucks.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Culver Repeater Station Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/culver-repeater-station-rest-area/wa
Culver Repeater Station Rest Area is a free overnighter about 2km north of the Eyre Highway. You can stay for 24 hours and there is a turning loop so you can access this spot with large rigs. Emergency phone but no facilities.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Place of Interest
Caiguna Blowhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/caiguna-blowhole-rest-area/wa
Caiguna Blowhole Rest Area is a small circular rest area with tracks leading way back into the scrub. There is room for most rigs here, but perhaps not a bus towing a trailer.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- Information
- Place of Interest
Jillbunya Rockhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/jillbunya-rockhole-rest-area/wa
Jillbunya Rockhole Rest Area is a free overnighter alongside the Eyre Highway. No facilities here. Drive through configuration.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Nullarbor Halfway Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nullarbor-halfway-eastbound-rest-area/wa
Nullarbor Halfway Eastbound Rest Area is a level gravel drive through rest area approximately halfway between Ceduna and Norseman.
There are bins, but little or no useful shade. There is good mobile phone signal here.
There are bins, but little or no useful shade. There is good mobile phone signal here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Nullarbor Halfway Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nullarbor-halfway-westbound-rest-area/wa
Nullarbor Halfway Westbound Rest Area is a level gravel drive through rest area approximately halfway between Ceduna and Norseman.
There are bins, some shade and good mobile phone signal here.
There are bins, some shade and good mobile phone signal here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Saltbush Flats Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/saltbush-flats-eastbound-rest-area/wa
Saltbush Flats Eastbound Rest Area is a large drive through level gravel rest area with room for any size rig. There is little or no shade here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Saltbush Flats Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/saltbush-flats-westbound-rest-area/wa
Saltbush Flats Westbound Rest Area is a large drive through level gravel rest area with room for any size rig. There is little shade here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Mundrabilla Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/mundrabilla-rest-area/wa
Mundrabilla Rest Area is a circular level gravel rest area, suitable for large rigs. There are bins and some shade.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Hearder Hill Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/hearder-hill-eastbound-rest-area/wa
Hearder Hill Eastbound Rest Area is a small level gravel drivethrough rest area on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway, 5km west of the Hearder Hill Westbound Rest Area.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Moonera Tank Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/moonera-tank-westbound-rest-area/wa
Moonera Tank Westbound Rest Area is a large gravel free overnighter some metres in off the highway with some shade. Plenty of room here for any size rig to turn around. No amenities.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Olwolgin Bluff Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/olwolgin-bluff-rest-area/wa
Olwolgin Bluff Rest Area is a small drive through overnight rest area adjacent to the highway with no facilities other than bins.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Boolaboola Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/boolaboola-rest-area/wa
The Boolaboola Rest Area is a free overnighter that provides a little more space and privacy than most roadside stops. Level gravel surface among the shrubs of the arid countryside.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Carlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/carlabeencabba-rockhole-rest-area/wa
Carlabeencabba Rockhole Rest Area is a large free overnighter set well back from the highway. It has a circular turning area and suitable for any size rig. There is no shade or toilets.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Kathala Pass Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/kathala-pass-rest-area/wa
Kathala Pass Rest Area is located deep into the scrub away from the highway. It is a free overnighter with no shade and a level gravel surface. There is a circular turning area sufficient for caravans to turn around.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Hearder Hill Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/hearder-hill-westbound-rest-area/wa
Hearder Hill Westbound Rest Area is a large gravel free overnighter with tracks leading away from the highway. Some shade and plenty of room for any size rig. Good turning space.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
The Rock Hole Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/the-rock-hole-rest-area/wa
The Rock Hole Rest Area comprises of a network of tracks leading to camp spots just off the highway, among the scrub. There is little shade here but the scrub does provide some privacy.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 3
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bunda-cliffs-lookout-no-3/sa
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 3 is a circular gravel rest area about 100m south of the Eyre Highway. There are stunning views of the Southern Ocean and the dramatic cliffs.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- National Park
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 1
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bunda-cliffs-lookout-no-1/sa
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 1 is a circular gravel rest area a short distance south of the Eyre Highway. There is a short walking track to the lookout which provides stunning views of the Southern Ocean and the dramatic cliffs.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- National Park
Koonalda Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/koonalda-rest-area/sa
Koonalda Rest Area is a large gravel rest area among the low scrub, just off the Eyre Highway. There is little useful shade here. A number of tracks lead off into the scrub providing a choice of camping spots.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Nullarbor Westbound No. 3 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nullarbor-westbound-no-3-rest-area/sa
Nullarbor Westbound No. 3 Rest Area is a large level gravel drive through rest area used by trucks. There are some bins here but no other facilities and no shade. There is no mobile phone signal here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 2
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bunda-cliffs-lookout-no-2/sa
Bunda Cliffs Lookout No. 2 is a circular gravel rest area about 800m south of the Eyre Highway. There are stunning views of the Southern Ocean and the dramatic cliffs.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
- National Park
Nullarbor Westbound No. 2 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nullarbor-westbound-no-2-rest-area/sa
Nullarbor Westbound No. 2 Rest Area is a large level gravel rest area with a drive through configuration. There are bins and a non-drinking water tank.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Head Of Bight Turnoff Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/head-of-bight-turnoff-rest-area/sa
Head Of Bight Turnoff Rest Area is a large level gravel drive through area on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway, 1km east of the Head Of Bight turnoff.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Yalata West No. 2 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yalata-west-no-2-rest-area/sa
Yalata West No. 2 Rest Area includes a very large open gravel space with plenty or room for any size rig. There are also tracks that provide good shady spots further away from the highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Yalata East No. 1 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yalata-east-no-1-rest-area/sa
Yalata East No. 1 Rest Area is a large gravel drive through rest area with many tracks which provide good shade and some distance from the highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Yalata East No. 2 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yalata-east-no-2-rest-area/sa
Yalata East Rest Area is a large level gravel rest area with a drive through configuration, 25k east of Yalata, on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Bookabie West Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bookabie-west-westbound-rest-area/sa
Bookabie West Westbound Rest Area is a large gravel drive through rest area which is not level and has no facilities.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Bookabie West Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/bookabie-west-eastbound-rest-area/sa
Bookabie West Eastbound Rest Area is a bare gravel drive through rest area with no shade. There is a bin but no other facilities.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Coorabie Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/coorabie-westbound-rest-area/sa
Coorabie Rest Area is located on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway, 1km west of the Fowlers Bay turnoff and 48km west of Penong.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Nundroo West Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/nundroo-west-rest-area/sa
Nundroo West Rest Area is a large level gravel rest area right on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway, but easily accessible from both directions. There are tracks leading into the scrub for quite a distance.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Eyre Highway 258km Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/eyre-highway-258km-westbound-rest-area/sa
Eyre Highway 258km Westbound is a gravel rest area with shade and a bin. There are several tracks leading into the scrub where you can get some distance from the highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Eyre Highway 195km Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/eyre-highway-195km-westbound-rest-area/sa
Eyre Highway 195km Westbound Rest Area is a large expansive level gravel rest area on the westbound side of the Eyre Highway. There is room for a whole fleet of road trains here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Yalata West No. 1 Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/yalata-west-no-1-rest-area/sa
Yalata West No. 1 Rest Area is close to highway, but has shaded camp spots north of highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Penong West Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/penong-west-eastbound-rest-area/sa
Penong West Eastbound Rest Area is a large level gravel rest area with a drive through configuration, with some space away from the highway.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Penong West Westbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/penong-west-westbound-rest-area/sa
Penong West Rest Area is a shady level gravel drive through rest area on the westbound side of Eyre Highway, 14km west of Penong.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Newman Rock
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/newman-rock/wa
At Newman Rock there is a choice between 3 different spots to camp. Close to the road is a small circular spot with no facilities. If you venture along the dirt track for 500m there is a nice shady rest area. About 1km from the road is The Rock.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
- Camping Area
- National Park
Baxter Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/baxter-rest-area/wa
The one thing that the Baxter Rest Area has is plenty of space. With numerous tracks pushing deep into the scrub, you can be sure of finding somewhere suitable for your overnight stop.
- Overnight Rest Area
- Day Use Area
Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/moonera-tank-eastbound-rest-area/wa
Moonera Tank Eastbound Rest Area is a large level gravel rest area on the eastbound side of the Eyre Highway. There is room for any size rig here.
- Day Use Area
- Overnight Rest Area
Davenport Creek Camping Area
https://www.caravancaravan.com.au/entity/davenport-creek-camping-area/sa
There are no facilities at Davenport Creek Camping Area. But the dunes are magnificent and surfing is popular at this spot. Launch your boat into the creek but you will need a 4WD to do so. Free camping in paradise.
- Camping Area
- Boat Ramp
- Fishing Spot
Located along the edge of the Great Australian Bight, it was once part of a shallow sea bed and some areas consist mainly of limestone. In fact, it includes the world's largest single piece of limestone.
Driving across the Nullarbor is considered to be one of the great outback experiences and although the trip is all bitumen these days, it is still a remote and isolated place with hundreds of kilometres between fuel and food stops.
It is important to take special precautions when travelling the Nullarbor. In particular take plenty of drinking water, extra fuel and an extra spare tyre. Headwinds can increase fuel consumption on the long exposed highways of Australia and many have found that they have run out of fuel as a result. As one would expect, fuel prices are higher in remote areas such as this.
There are vast distances where there is no mobile phone signal so in the event of an emergency, the only form of help may be from passing motorists.
When camping on the Nullarbor, keep in mind that this area is exposed to southerly winds which have come off the Great Southern Ocean and it can get quite cold at night. But the scenery along the cliff tops of the Bight will leave you with memories that you will never forget.
Driving across the Nullarbor is considered to be one of the great outback experiences and although the trip is all bitumen these days, it is still a remote and isolated place with hundreds of kilometres between fuel and food stops.
It is important to take special precautions when travelling the Nullarbor. In particular take plenty of drinking water, extra fuel and an extra spare tyre. Headwinds can increase fuel consumption on the long exposed highways of Australia and many have found that they have run out of fuel as a result. As one would expect, fuel prices are higher in remote areas such as this.
There are vast distances where there is no mobile phone signal so in the event of an emergency, the only form of help may be from passing motorists.
When camping on the Nullarbor, keep in mind that this area is exposed to southerly winds which have come off the Great Southern Ocean and it can get quite cold at night. But the scenery along the cliff tops of the Bight will leave you with memories that you will never forget.
