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Australia Nullarbor Desert Experience
Adelaide - Perth
Day 1
Your adventure begins by heading north of Adelaide. Weather permitting we will take a walk through the bush to explore the southern Flinders Ranges. We will stop off on the way to see the sights in typical rural cities and towns. At the end of the first day’s journey we will either stay in a bush camp setting or during winter an Aussie farm retreat. It would traditionally have been Shearers quarters, but has since been upgraded.
Day 2
We will board the MV Investigator for a 4-5 hour cruise (own cost at $100 Inc GST). Extremely relaxing, you will get to see and swim and with dolphins and Australian sea lions. Providing there is time we will head back to Coodlie Park Farm Retreat to witness a magnificent sunset on a secluded beach. Our hosts Hassie, Jo and family will take you on a magical nocturnal spotlighting tour in search of Kangaroos, Wombats and Emus.
Day 3
Heading west along the South Australian Coast, on the Eyre highway, we have a brief stop at Ceduna, and then onwards to ‘Cactus Beach’ this is one of Australia’s top surfing beaches. Here you can check out the surf, stretch out in the warm sun relaxing to the rhythmic sound of the waves. The afternoon will be spent around Fowlers Bay a historical settlement one of the earliest settlements on the south coast; it nestles beside some impressive sand dunes. Extreme sand boarding will end the afternoon with an extraordinary finish!
Day 4
Leaving Fowlers Bay behind to drive across the dingo fence, the longest fence in the world, we travel through Yalata Aboriginal Lands and onto the Nullarbor Plain. Between June and October the Southern Right Wales migrate to the Head of the Bight. From the scenic lookout points you can see almost 100 of these amazing mammals. If you come outside of whale season the view is not disappointing, the lookout points still show the majestic coastline and the spectacular cliffs to their full potential. We will stop at the infamous wombat/ camel/ kangaroo road sign and go see the old telegraph town buried by sand dunes; Eucla.
Day 5
Today you will be travelling to Esperence through some real outback country that will give you a sense of the vast, unspoilt and totally wild nature of Australia. On the way you will have a small eco-tour to do with Kangaroos and eagles. There will also be time to stop to study the landscape around Mundrabilla and Madura and to venture into the bush to look for shells. It doesn’t look like there should be any here, but millions of years ago the area was actually under the sea!
Day 6
We will arrive in Esperance, a picturesque seaside port. While we restock our supplies you will have the opportunity to have a look around. We will spend the next 2 nights camping just meters away from ‘paradise’! The crystal waters and white sand beach in the cape le Grand National Park; picture perfect! Late afternoon will show you this bay to it’s full potential with a hike up ‘Frenchman Peak’. The stunning views from this granite formation include the islands of the Recherche Archipelago.
Day 7
Another full day will be spent in this spectacular spot; you can choose how you want to spend it. You may like to swim, snorkel, fish, boogie board, or take a stroll along one of the stunning coastal routes. Of course you may just like to laze on the beach with a local kangaroo or two!
Day 8
An early departure in the direction of Fitzgerald River National Park, we will pick one from the many walks on offer. Today will be flexible as there are so many different routes on offer, the guide will decide which is best on the day, depending on weather and time of year. We travel to Porongurup and on arrival if time permits we will visit the winery and sample some of their award winning wines.
Day 9
On our exploration into the heart of the Southern Eucalypt forest you will witness the dramatic change in landscape. In the ‘Valley of The Giants’ we will brave a walk over the treetop canopy of the Red Tingle trees, an ancient and very special species of Eucalyptus. In the afternoon we will climb a giant Karri tree that was once used as a fire lookout. As we head for Perth, Western Australia’s capital, our last bit of the nearly 2800km journey. It gives you the opportunity to reflect on your experiences over the nine action packed days you have had.
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