This drive is the best way to enjoy the Australian outback and the positive aspect is the superb condition of the road all through the many thousands of kilometres you would have to cover. Along the way, you will also find local settlements that will help you refuel and restock.

The ultimate experience when it comes to scenic road trips is the Nullarbor Plain experience. The term itself means ‘no trees’ and what is surprising is that despite there being no trees across this plain, the area of about 77,000 square miles still has other attractions that pull people towards it year after year. It is the biggest semi-arid desert and you can make entry into the desert through the Nullarbor Roadhouse. This is situated very close to the Nullarbor Homestead that has great historic importance. To the north lie the Murrawijinie Caves that are a must-visit with guidance from the officers of the National Park. These caves are many kilometres in width and have been carved out of the rock in quite dramatic fashion.

To the east of this roadhouse is the famous whale-watching post called the Head of Bight. This is where the south bound whales can be seen right from the middle of May to the beginning of November. This rare sight of many groups of these wonderful creatures is something quite unique and what’s more, you can enjoy the superb panoramic view as well of the majestic cliffs as they seem to drop into the ocean. The Nullarbor Bunda Cliffs too are a must-see, given their presence across a couple of hundred kilometres.

On the way, you can stop by at the Iron Knob and get to know the role played by the town with regard to the growth of the steel industry in the Mining Museum. Nundroo also has excellent fishing and surfing facilities and for those of you keen about the Aboriginal culture, the Ceduna Culture Centre is the place to spend some time in. There is also a Language Centre that has done a wonderful job of preserving and maintaining information about the different Aboriginal languages that were spoken.

Though the shortest route is around 2680 kilometres to Perth from Adelaide, the longer route with diversions and covering more than 3000 kilometres is the one that is recommended if you are keen on a lovely drive along the south west Australian coast.

After covering the 320 kilometre distance to Port Augusta from Adelaide, you can take a diversion and head to Barossa Valley, which boasts of some lush wineries before heading to the great Nullarbor Plains.

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