COMPLETE GUIDE TO CROSSING THE NULLARBOR - THE EYRE HIGHWAY

[@classicscustomsandhotrodso600]

Just discovered this video. I have crossed many times but always for work. I’m gonna have to pack up my ambo and have a look. I remember coming back from Leigh Creek and approaching the big roundabout in Ceduna, the linkages in my 3 on the three HJ Panel van jammed. That was fun at about 5.30am sorting that shit out. Made it to Caiguna that night as was allowed to park down the back for a good nights sleep.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

That would have been fun getting the gear shift sorted. There have been many stories passed on to us about Nullarbor Adventures. We've got a playlist full of our own. kzbin.info/aero/PLrlRq37P9p_VkaH7RC_6gqmQlLxoKBmoC Thanks for dropping by and sharing. Cheers, Laurie

[@GalaBrissy]

So much to see, so little time.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

It's worth taking the time. Season's greetings and thanks for commenting. Cheers, Laurie.

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Laurie another great entertaining video thank you for sharing

[@lauriekibblewhite]

So many people have no idea what they're missing ...

[@rudiwebel582]

Well done guys beautiful presentation.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thank you Rudi. Cheers, Laurie

[@niftytwo]

Thank you for the Australian video re. Across our Border from East to West etc. I didn’t know how to put comments onto KZbin. I used to be young once. Good on ya you Tube. Nifty.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

G'day Nifty, you obviously worked it out, cos you got here. 😁Thank you for taking the time to comment. cheers, Laurie.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

I am a few years late with this comment. The old Nullarbor roadhouse was relocted to its new position next to the new roadhouse at some time between 1992 and 2015 I think. It is the original and not a recreation. In 1974 I travelled the old Nullarbor in my dad's Valiant Charger and we spent a few hours in the garage section of that building while the radiator was repaired. The road was pretty wet from rain on our trip and it was not possible to see all the pot holes. We went through one big hole and the radiator cracked which we noticed when we stopped for fuel. I remember the garage and the shop very well. The old road in those days was like a drain for the surrounding area after many years of grading so in many areas it was below the surrounding ground level and was more like a river in heavy rain. I have done that trip several times from Perth to Adelaide when it was unsealed. I did visit Koonalda in 2015 when I last went across to Perth (I live in Melbourne now) and I agree it is worth the diversion. I might actually drive the old road one day. I see you did one section some years ago. I attempted to get down to the Eyre Bird observatory on that same trip but relaised it was more than a short diversion and ran out of time so never got beyond the microwave tower. Intersting that in 1992 when we drove back to Perth the Eucla telegraph station was mainly uncovered (and back in 1974 I remember we drove around it) and we walked down to the beach as well and saw the remians of the jetty. The sandhills seemed to have encroached into the whole area now. Enjoying your videos so many thanks for making these.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hi Michael. I just came acress this comment, and I apologise for not replying sooner. Thank you for your story, it helps us to understand what travellers contended with pre 4wd popular vehicles. My first crossing was just after the completion of the sealing of the highway. We have done the Nullarbor to Yalata section of the highway (permit required) in 2015 as well. I don't recall the original roadhouse being at Nullarbor in 2015, but have seen it since, so my feeling is that it happened after Sept 2015 - I stand to be corrected. This is the OEH Nullarbor to Yalata section video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ibameOa5apba8 Thanks for dropping by, Cheers, Laurie.

[@daniellarradhogan8165]

Thanks Laurie, enjoyed watching your informative video.👌👍😁

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thanks Daniel.

[@jimmyromanous3674]

Thank you, specially for the maps at every intersection. Those maps are very usefull. 👍

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hi Jimmy. You're welcome. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers, Laurie.

[@sharynhughes1061]

😄😄😄Good to keep going for a toilet. Awesome!!..and Petrol! WoooW!! must have showers as well. Good..

[@billh6019]

Thanks for the video. I "worked" on the installation of the second microwave link from Port Pirie to Eucla under the towers 1971-74 for the PMG .....Wonderful country with great mates. Thanks again

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Great memories Bill. It's taken a while, but they slowly starting to put up towers for the mobile phone coverage. The Nullarbor is indeed an amazing place. Cheers, Laurie.

[@ola3100]

This is done incredible.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thank you, cheers, Laurie

[@elloweeze1]

Great collection of videos ,throughly enjoyed it ,

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thank you very much, cheers, Laurie.

[@djhancey7699]

Thankyou Laurie I love your adventures So good😍

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thank you.

[@chuckanderson2581]

Thank you Laurie very informative 🙏 enjoyed it 🤙

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thank you Chuck. It's a great drive. Cheers, Laurie

[@shayneboyle1188]

Great content 👍 ,

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thanks Shayne.

[@roberto_8162]

Great video, lots of information, glad that I stumbled into your channel. Fingers crossed I get to do the crossing next year in the same direction.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hey there Robert. It's a great trip. I never get tired of it. Cheers, Laurie.

[@mikebarrett5890]

Thoroughly enjoyed your “story”. Normally do the trip Perth to Melbourne or Sydney in 4 or 5 days but next time I will have the time to see more of the sights. Thanks for the insights to what is there just off to the side of the road.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

The Nullarbor is an amazing place. It is well worth exploring. Thanks for commenting. Cheers Laurie

[@nigelmorgan3449]

Bet there some big hungry sharks swimming about

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Plenty of whales swimming along the coast.

[@lesliemckay2835]

I have done the Nullarbor three times, but your video is fascinating. Thank you.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thanks Leslie. Thanks for dropping by. cheers, Laurie.

[@garymolony8880]

Love these vids and they a wonderful reference to a trip im planning. So glad to have stumbled onto your channel.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thanks Gary. There's over 300 videos up there now ... you can go almost anywhere ... well maybe another 1000 or so might cover that LOL. Thanks for dropping by, cheers, Laurie.

[@sharynhughes1061]

ThankU!! enjoyed this trip. ThankU! one day i want to go WA. Alot of learning, sight seeing and History. but a Toilet, Shower and sleep really needed..eat yes of Course. alot to take inn when new to WA. ThankU! ThankU!! ' Ceduna! That's better! Music to my ears.. Why add Towns on the way! like Daintree not so bad or like Ceduna! no reason to stop Our Country Australia being what it is...ThankU!!! Awesome trip.!!! Could also add a Zoo or two onn the way. Birds that type of thing. plus History with a Cafe. Like why not..This is Australia.!! Who is stopping you.. ?.. ThankU!!!

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hi Sharyn. Just found this. Thanks for commenting. Have you found the time to do the trip yet? I would be interested to hear of your experience. Cheers, Laurie.

[@sharynhughes1061]

Hi. No!. Not yet. I'm studying music 🎶 Jazz Music 🎶👌 and sitting a 3 part exam at moment. But love to get there. I'd love to see it. Thankyou. !!. For feedback. 🎶👌😀

[@lauriekibblewhite]

@@sharynhughes1061 What instrument are you studying? I'm a keyboard player ... average, but got by for near on 55 years ... Cheers, Laurie

[@sharynhughes1061]

Tenor Bb Saxophone 🎷🎶👌😀

[@sharynhughes1061]

@@lauriekibblewhite Hi Laurie! Tenor Bb Saxophone for Jazz..Congrat's to your playing for 55 years..!!

[@namanthour6922]

Thanks mate,🙏 many Hidden gem 💎 in Australia 🇦🇺 and many beautiful places than Adelaide Sydney Melbourne .

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Thanks Naman. Thanks for dropping by. cheers, Laurie

[@dennisdevries7353]

hi laurie just a couple of points you might like to look at in 1968 i crossed for vic balledonia i entered in a driveway and went up to ahouse like area to fuelup not a servo what is now caiguna was then called john eyre nullabor station was of to the right on the old highway a fair distance to the new one i also crossed in 1970 while they were doing up the s.a. side

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hi Dennis. I have a friend Jill Campbell on Kybo Station, whose father built the first motel units at Cocklebiddy in 1962. She is the unofficial historian on the Nullarbor. She can certainly tell some stories about the changes that have occurred out there over the years. My first trip across was in 1977 or 8 ... was all sealed by then. Little did I realise that I would spend a fair bit of time in the future exploring the plain. I towed my van from Koonalda back to Border Village along the Old Eyre Hwy in 2010 - why? Spur of the moment decision. Was in a lot better nick than I bet it was when you did your trip. Check out our Trans Australian Railway trip if you haven't already done so. Thanks for the story. Cheers, Laurie

[@chartphred1]

Came here hoping to see you had visited Forrest? Lived there for two yrs when I was a little kid.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

I see you found our Forrest video 😎 Cheers Laurie.

[@albion2742]

Thanks for the tour, one thing I noticed was, the size of the trailers compared to the tow vehicles, here in USA most people use a larger tow vehicle to pull what you are towing. What does your trailer weigh.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

All up 3.2 tonne. That's it's legal loaded weight. My Cruiser is legal to tow 3.5 tonne. Our speed limit is 100 kph for braked trailers, which to my mind is too fast if anything goes wrong, and it does. The Silverados, RAMs and F350's are starting to be seen over here, but they are very expensive (as are new Toyotas). Incidentally, my van is 23'6" - I live in it. Most are between 18' and 22'. Most tow vehicles that aren't 100 - 200 series Landcruisers are licensed to tow 3000 kg, and are smaller turbo charged engines. The bigger trucks are wider, and therefore more prone to off road damage on narrow tracks that pinstripe the standard 4WD. Cheers, Laurie

[@pingi014]

Very much enjoyed the video. I've always wanted to camp out at Cook. I went on the Indian Pacific this year but only stopped at Cook for 20 minutes. Can you camp out there?

[@lauriekibblewhite]

I would imagine you would need to get permission from the caretakers to camp in the townsite. Plenty of room outside of town. You should also consider checking out Forrest. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHjUhKiHh6p3brs kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZCQoHmViK-nndk Thank you for commenting. Cheers, Laurie.

[@pingi014]

@@lauriekibblewhite Thanks very much

[@brettbrett9973]

Any ideas why cost is higher with stops in that area ? lol

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Isolation, no competition ... Nullarbor has no excuse for being the dearest IMO ... Nundroo proves that, and the fact that it's cheaper at the Border and Eucla.

[@michaeldallimore8590]

Also there were quite a few installations like the Ivy Tanks along the old road to provide water for travellers in the summer months. I gues Ivy Tanks might be the only one remaining. My dad drove the Nullarbor in 1953 for his honeymoon and used a very basic tent so I think he had a love for the trip which might be why we did it so many times as a family. At Yalata the indigenous people my Dad told me would sit on the road to stop the traffic so they could sell artefacts to travellers. I never saw this when we did any of our trips.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

I'm sorry Michael, I've just found this. I still haven't done the section from Nullarbor to Koonalda, but I think you may be right with regard to remaining tanks on the old section. In the 50's, many the indigenous people had been relocated to Yalata from Maralinga, and had been "plying their trade" at Ooldea on the Trans line I believe. As the years have gone on, things have definitely changed. Cheers, Laurie

[@longrider42]

I am surprised that that first station uses diesel engines, and not solar and wind to generate power.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

I don't have an answer. Just trying to work out which station you are referring to, but I guess that for issues of obtaining a reliable source of power, diesel is an immediate supply as against wind and solar requiring a battery storage system that is dependent on the elements. Just a guess. But interesting observation. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers, Laurie.

[@berniewalker8289]

I was told that most of the road houses are owned by one owner hence the fuel price!!!!!!!!!!

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Hi Bernie. I believe it was once the case, not sure of the current status. But in my experience (diesel), Norseman, Mundrabilla, Eucla and Nundroo are the go, and I top up at Cocklebiddy. Cheers, Laurie.

[@GelapTerang-w6z]

sebenar nya cahaya itu dalah matahari dan lampu

[@GelapTerang-w6z]

pirsing video saya kapan di tutup. saya sudah kayak tape busuk aja masih aja di ributin

[@lauriekibblewhite]

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[@kefelonia1]

Thanks goodness you are not my driver.

[@lauriekibblewhite]

G'day Denis. Fair enough. What's your reasoning? Cheers Laurie.