THE NULLARBOR (Part I)- Australia's Most Underrated Road Trip!

For many, The Nullarbor is a huge expanse of desolate outback.
Join us as we show the hidden treasures of the Nullarbor and why we think a journey across the largest limestone escarpment in the world is one of the best in Australia!
Here's a list of Wikicamps links for you to plan your own journey!
Wudinna Wattle Grove Rock Campground: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Ceduna Water Fill: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Penong Windmill Museum - Largest Windmill in Australia: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Head Of Bight Whale Watching Centre: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Old Nullarbor Roadhouse Building: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Wigunda Cave: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
Scenic Lookout: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
13k Peg Lookout & Rest Area: au.wikicamps.co/site/South+Au...
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[@sharonstormer5138]

Wow.. that brought back some childhood memories from 1966 travelling in a old Holden and towing a small caravan from Gawler SA up to Tom Price going across the Nullabor that was not bitumized. Fabulous times. Love the Yoda impersonation too! the children will learn more than you realize and have these memories for many years.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing

[@albertattwood8746]

I have watched many a video, and you are the first that I can recall addressing the issue of towing a van verses, wind going across the Nullarbor.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Grear to hear! Thanks.

[@rosskennedy]

In 1976/78 spent two years on nullabour from Nundroo to koonalda homestead turn off building that nice sealed road people now enjoy to travel,nullabour might look desolate but there lots explore in area,caves,cliff descents,beach fishing,and in those days fox hunting for pelts at $30 each,was good sideline.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

What an experience!

[@redhammer9910]

I've driven across 4 times. The best was the 5 September 1983. Head of the Bight. There were 135 whales and 25 calves. A mother and calf were within 50 meters off the platform to the Western end with the calf doing it's best to annoy it's mother. Back around to the central point a whale no more than 70 meters away and looking down at him as he was diving, straight down. That is incredibly deep water because we watched his tail slowly fade away in to the darkness of the depths, simply incredible to witness such a thing, spell bounding moments that never leave you Love the region and quite a lot to see if you are not in a rush. If you're not sure what to see ask a local, shop keepers/motels are usually pretty good.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That sounds amazing! What an incredible experience.

[@noelanderson8915]

I've done the Nullabor 8 times now, the first being in 1969 when we drove from Cairns to Perth for a sailing championship. Between Ceduna and Eucla there was 320 miles of gravel road. Overall, it was in pretty good shape. When we hit the bitumen at the border I had one of my friends bend down to kiss the bitumen and I recorded it. The greatest adventure of my life, though now, I've seen almost all of Australia, completing the Tassie trip back in 2018. First time I did the full lap was in a Honda Jazz. Had a Waco fridge with a small battery for backup and charged it from the engine. As I said, I have driven the Nullabor 8 times now and I never tired of it. Have a great trip.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks for sharing. It would've been great to see it back then 👍

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Did this forty years ago in a 1971 VW Variant. Great fun but we were young and dumb and luckily didn’t break down 😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆 Sounds fun!

[@dansolo6440]

thats actually 50 years ago, would have been all dirt back then too

[@fleurneumann8430]

In regards to crossing into WA with quarantine rules there are a few tricks to be aware of . There are several fruits and vegetables that if you cut up and freeze fresh that are able to come across the border but they must be frozen solid not in the process of freezing . These items eg tomatoes can be used in bolognese etc , lemons slices , onion slices , whole bananas , sliced apples etc are all good to freeze . We have driven the Nullarbor about 25 plus times including back in the early 70’s on the old gravel road and the trip always has something new to see . And yes whale season at the Head of the Bight is sensational . The summer trips bring our southerly or southwest winds consequently not pleasant travelling .

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yes, it all comes down to being aware of the restrictions and planning ahead. We didn't have much freezer space to spare, but not a bad option if you do.

[@frankguernier2280]

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[@gordonmorrow]

Great video! I enjoyed traveling with you - vicariously. Thanks for sharing a wonderful family adventure.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Our pleasure!

[@SalsaShakers]

Wow. TY SM for these videos. I am a new subscriber so I have a lot to catch up on. I always remember Ffyona Campbell, she is Scottish, WALKING the Nullarbor Plain in the mid 90s I think. I fell in love with Australia from then. You are all such a lovely family. Best Wishes from SCOTLAND

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You are so welcome, cheers.

[@kaigibson320]

I'm 22 and watching this makes me want to do it. I did this with my family back when I was about 6 or 7 but this makes me want to do it by myself for the first time :)

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You should!

[@janeargent2149]

I’m a tad older but my goal is to do this trip. Love the tips and ur advice. The trip looks amazing. I’m getting itchy feet. Can’t wait to see more. Ur kids will never forget being on the road. My kids best memories are the road trips we did. Stay safe. Once again I’m another follower ❤️

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You should! Thanks for watching, glad to hear you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

We did Qld to WA 20 years ago and when we left Port Augusta we drove basically continuously till Norseman. There was one memorable bit where I slept on the gravel driveway of one roadhouse as we needed fuel and they hadn't opened for the day yet. Everyone else was asleep in the car. We had a little 4cyl sedan, 2 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs. To make it more interesting our fuel gauge didn't work so we topped off at every pump we came across. I had no idea of the interesting things dotted along the way so your video was a good eye opener. I'd love to do it again if I get the chance.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, thanks for sharing. Sounds like quite the adventure!

[@TaylorsOnTour067]

Love your vids so imformative and entertaining ! Its amazing how many places you find each time you travel the same route ! ❤

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much! 😊 You're so right, we love going back through areas we've visited before and uncovering more gems.

[@tonilong3624]

I LOVE the drive it just goes on and on and on......I don't look back 🌹

[@GeorgeSoan]

Hey mate, just found your channel and subscribed right away! We recently crossed the Nullarbor and documented it too. Safe travels! Cheers, George

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Welcome aboard! Thanks mate.

[@tony72I]

Awsome video. Looking forwards to watching your other ones. Thanks for the tips

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, thanks for watching

[@travelling_kelpies]

That was definitely the most educational, interesting and best video ive seen of the nullarbor. I really loved driving it, but would love to do it slower and stop and see all the sites. Great vid!!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Wow, thanks!

[@hellofromoutofplace]

The algorithm just threw you our way, which was nice of it 😉 We really enjoyed your video & your use of traditional place names and all the information along the way! Subscribed 😊😊 - Bon & Melissa

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much! 😊 Welcome!

[@mickmiddle3331]

Well Done Guys. Loved it.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks!

[@davewain363]

First time I've seen your YT channel and I like your vibe. I've done the Nullabor 6 times and it has been different every time - dirt, paved, green, dry, lots of dead roos, no roos (wet). I did an alternator on one return trip (west to east) and limped into Yalata Roadhouse (when it was operating). Had the best steak sandwich in history, chatted with the manager for an hour about the place - that was an education. Made it to Penola with just one jump start from a passer-by (had and drained a jump box) and had the alternator fixed by a bush mechanic for.... $60. Before that massive whale visitor centre there was a 5x10 shack that the indigenous care taker lived in. I remember seeing there was a stretcher bed inside, but his swag was on the floor. The frogs at Eucla restaurant - hope you include that! Amazing. And the Wedgies! Just wow! Wild dingoes, emus, roos. Wife saw a camel but I missed it. Anyway, like you I rave about the trip and recommend it to everyone. You just have to open your eyes and look past the bitumen.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, Dave. And welcome! Love your story and experience, thanks for sharing! Totally agree, it's an incredible and diverse region that deserves more attention than it gets!

[@craig3113]

Love the episode, has given me some stops to do in June when we cross

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great to hear!

[@user-mb2nl8sj8n]

Great video, enjoyed watching from NZ

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Awesome, thank you!

[@exploreearth6275]

Amazing trip Really excellent video

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markdixon215]

Thanks guys interesting few days, big kms. Safe travels

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks, you too!

[@saritareimers5675]

Great episode !! ..

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks!

[@jonnylroberts]

A definite step up in production quality with this one, nice work guys 💪😊❤️

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thank you 🙌 It's a slightly different style to our normal travel videos, we're interested to see how it goes. It was fun to make.

[@ryanturner9457]

Looked like you all enjoyed making it, we certainly enjoyed watching it. We lived out from Penong such a speccy underated area as Liz put it , thanks. @@TheLifestylePioneers

[@skatewaverider]

Great review thankyou I’m excited to do this next week,I bought a car in melb and driving it back to Perth ,I’m excited for the car and the drive ☺️

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@trooper_209lotus]

Great insight much appreciated as heading off across around late March 👍

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Happy to help. Glad you enjoyed it! Safe travels

[@PeteWilsonAHCPhotography]

Heat, Wind, Storm...you had it all in this one!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

We seem to attract that lately 😆👍

[@swanydmello9334]

You guys are coooool Cheers Swany

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers

[@johniesjournies9949]

Love this episode!! Yoda would be proud 🤣

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆 Cheers guys!

[@ralphhaddon7457]

My mate and i crossed the nullabor in the 70s when it was an unmade road...the new road was getting built next to it...we stopped at kambalda and worked for western mining for 3 mths ..great trip

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Sounds fun! Would've been great to see it back then.

[@wayneddrmody7298]

I have travelled the Eyre Highway 6 times, last time in 2015, longest time it took was 6 days. Loved the trips.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers, it's a great drive!

[@Garde538]

Thanks for sharing, subbed 👍

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers! Welcome

[@zoezoe610]

Thanks it is a great drive. soon to do it again.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Have fun!

[@dongoldney]

I love it, eyre bird sanctuary and camping in dunes is a must

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Good to know, cheers!

[@stuartkcalvin]

Thanks guys. The Nullabor is not boring.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Agreed! Far from it

[@davebrierley4]

Simon all we have done with the piece of poly in the stomper is add a T piece on each end - just pushed on so you can removed you need to but no issues with the pipe falling out - - you’re welcome! Dave and Kaisee

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Not a bad idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@mervroberts5134]

Great video guys, certainly brought back memories of our crossing a few years ago. Was I seeing things or was your StoneStomper hanging down at the front at around the 20:40 mark as you were driving in to see a cave? I’ve done that a couple of times and had to replace some of the clips, so easy to do. Now on to the next vid…

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate. Yes, good spotting. We forgot to clip it up properly after fixing the pole at the Nullarbor Roadhouse.

[@antoninosolano7667]

Hey mate thats an awesome spot im in my sixties and my wife and i climbed that rock it was a mission but what a beautiful view keep it coming mate content is raw and real great drive out there we went past the bush ranger's hideout its a cave reallly cool to see lots of stuff to see in that part of the world

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for sharing.

[@robertcorlet512]

Thank you 👍

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You are welcome

[@alicecosta1157]

First timer in May June, looking forward to the trip, only have a camper trailer, should be an adventure, hope I don't get the rain you got or the wind, I will be praying. 😁

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Have fun!

[@alexanderpaterson968]

This is mint and you guys are so beautiful and wholesome

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks so much!

[@user-lq1yw7ge8r]

hi Simon its Dave I met you Monday at the entrance to Cape le Grande Nat Park - hope you enjoy this part of the world!!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Hey, Dave. Thanks for saying g'day, sorry you caught us at a bad time and we didn't get a chance to chat more. We're loving it here, cheers.

[@leewarry8641]

First time I crossed was from Adelaide top Perth in an hr sedan with everything including my bike in trailer.that was 1990 .since then we have crossed it 6 times .

[@gwendo10]

Bahaha love the glamour roll 😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers 😉

[@patricepotter8141]

Hey, we are your slipstream . You’re welcome 😀

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😂 Awesome thanks 🙏

[@thehoneymoonisnotover2902]

We always wake up early Sundays to watch you at 7am…. where were our people??? Then we remembered you are in WA! 😅 🙄 Thank you for another great episode, Love the technical difficulties ya next week ❤

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You're the best! We have been trying to set them for 7am in the east but stuffed up this one. It happens. Thanks!

[@bretthogno]

Stop into gturbo and go to town on their package. That will help I reckon. Not to mention way more fun to drive haha 👍

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Just need the bank account to recover

[@karenmears5]

Hey there! Just wondering what the name of the camp 14’k’s from Wa border was on wiki? Looks awesome

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It's called 13k peg I'm pretty sure

[@karenmears5]

Thanks guys…in the trip planner!

[@waynegreene6405]

Cool video mate. Just wondering what drone you are using, DJI?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers! Yes, it's a DJI Air 3

[@FlyBrent]

New sub

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Welcome aboard!

[@byronburns1]

How does the 76 go towing on the flat at 100 with no head wind can it stay in 5th or do u have to tow in 4th?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

It tows fine in 5th without a head wind or hills, it doesn't take much to need 4th though.

[@glennmackinlay9317]

Hi guys. Are you still in the Busselton / southwest area. I’m in Bunbury and would love to catch up. Glenn.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

We'll be in the area for a little bit longer. If you see us around, be sure to say hi 👍

[@peterhernaman]

Head of Bight can have seals frolicking in little bay at western end of walkway.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That would be great to see!

[@Chris-74]

You were one of the lucky last ones to stay at that rock.... heard it's been closed off now and no overnight stays..😢

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

You might be thinking of Pildappa rock? I'm pretty sure Wudinna Rock is still open for camping

[@Chris-74]

@TheLifestylePioneers oh maybe that's the case... New to your channel and enjoying your content too 😊

[@johnpitt2742]

making use of the wind on the nullarbour if you have head wind turn around and drive backwards

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😂👍 Love it

[@johnpitt2742]

after a trip up north qld i went to the service garage and complained that the prado would not pull in top gear when he told me there was nothing wrong with it i told him to give it a service five minuits later he tells me the fifth gear was in the bottom of the box

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😲 Ouch!

[@soloplus2]

😂 travel you must .... gold

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆😆👌

[@DavinJocelyn]

💯💯

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Cheers

[@lauriekibblewhite]

Re towing in 5th. It's not the car that's the problem, it's the gear ratio. 5th is an overdrive gear, and you are trying to pull your trailer with a lacky band. Tow in 4th, direct drive, maximum torque, and surprisingly, better fuel economy. This video tells you all about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZLPiaWBgdWMbJo You want to save fuel, speed is a major factor.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That's good to know, cheers. I'll check it out.

[@OurOutbackOdyssey]

10L of milk… you do love a coffee 😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😂 Yep!

[@bgravy9873]

wind no flies 😂

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

True!

[@lj1506]

You said go to the head of bight at sunrise but isn’t it closed then?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Early morning I guess. The cloud cover the day we were there meant the sunrise lighting lingered

[@bgravy9873]

wait till the wind stops

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Yep, it's not a bad idea

[@markleon7076]

I think the Ford Ranger 3.2 was better 4wd you can more in the tub plus longer wheel base better for towing you don't have to change the whole vehicle to make it Work like Toyota 76 series the Ford Ranger just works 😉 money spent.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

The Ranger was great but there's no comparison when it comes to off roading, the 76 crushes it.

[@jasonbarnes5605]

Great to see your take on the Nullarbor. You copped a lot of weather. Can't control that and looked like you made the most of it. It's been windy all over Australia what's going on? Just global warming I guess. Not good hey?

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Plenty of wind, that's for sure! The weather kind of adds to the experience in a way and makes it feel more adventurous. We were glad not to be camping under canvas though!

[@davidhosken1766]

The crossing, lol , u talk like nobody has ever crossed the Nullarbor before . 1180 klm from Ceduna SA to Norseman WA, next time talk to the people that cross it regularly for there living, it's just a road and a really fun drive 😂😊

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Funny you mention it, we made this video for all the people who haven't done it before.

[@shaunharris7881]

Myth busters busted your slip stream theory, you would have to be a foot off the back of a truck, not worth the risk. 😀😀

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Interesting. There's an instant and noticeable improvement when following another large vehicle. What conditions did they test under?

[@user-rv6zk1pp7r]

It is an underrated part of Australia. I’ve done over 40 crossings since the mid 90s & every run has been a bit different & always interesting. The run down from Caiguna down to the Baxter cliffs & onto Israelite bay & Esperance is up there with the CSR for me. I’ve found Penong, Eucla & Norseman best fill up points if you have enough range to avoid the other spots. The border village is the biggest rip off

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Great info! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Great journey indeed, but may I say don't slipstream heavy trucks it annoys the shit out of us and is very dangerous, if the trailers tracks sideways for any reason blown tires or air bag failures or just a load shift , you end up in the scrub spat out by the slip stream boundaries , not a happy event. Stay safe and keep the black stuff down..

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

Thanks mate, good to know. We do our best to maintain radio contact with the trucks around us including when we're following.

[@TheSilmarillian]

@@TheLifestylePioneers all good thanks.

[@truth-Hurts375]

You only see about 70km of the real Nullarbor Plain from the road....If you really want to experience the Nullarbor...Do it by Train....then you see about 400km without a single tree....Nullarbor=Plain without trees.....

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

That would be fun, there's definitely a lot more to explore out there.

[@Steve-lu8oj]

great road trip

[@michaelboyce7079]

I get so pissed off with motorists proudly proclaiming, "We crossed the Nullarbor!" No, you didn't! You crossed a miniscule part of it! Even on the more northerly 'old' road, you would only go through about 20 miles of it! If you truly want to cross the Nullarbor, catch the train or follow the train tracks. Anything else is just a massive w*nk!

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

I guess it's like a lot of regions of Australia. When people say the Nullarbor, they mean the Eyre Hwy, it's a figure of speech, not a literal term.

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

That was totally making the cut. Just sayin.

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆 yeah, you're probably right.

[@peace7267]

slipstreaming is a low act, dont support these people

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

😆 how's that?

[@stephenedwards5427]

Slipstreaming is dangerous, and it's irresponsible to promote doing it!

[@peterjackson5225]

I think every man and his dog gets there photo under that sign ...yes we did ...ha

[@TheLifestylePioneers]

For sure!