Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse: Distance, drive time & stops
The best stops on the Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse drive are Lake MacDonnell, Cactus Beach, Fowlers Bay and Head of Bight. The distance from Ceduna to the Nullarbor Roadhouse is 297km, with a driving time of around 3h6m.
The drive from Ceduna to the Nullarbor Roadhouse takes you from the westernmost town in South Australia to the beginning of the dreaded Nullarbor Plain. For most travellers, this will be a section of a longer road trip – from Adelaide to Perth or Melbourne to Perth.
The Nullarbor Roadhouse is one of the main accommodation options on the gruelling Nullarbor crossing from Ceduna to Norseman. You may, however, be better off using the roadhouse as a fuel and snack stop, then ploughing on to spend the night at Border Village.
To look for the best Ceduna accommodation, book here.
This guide is aimed at helping travellers plan their perfect Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse road trip itinerary. Click through on the individual places and attractions for more detailed information.
Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Ceduna to the Nullarbor Roadhouse is 297km. Without stops, that makes for a driving time of around three hours and six minutes.
The best stops to add to a Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse road trip itinerary are the Penong Windmill Museum, Lake MacDonnell, Cactus Beach, Fowlers Bay and Head of Bight.
Ceduna accommodation tips
Ceduna is a logical place for an overnight stay whether you’ve just crossed the Nullarbor or are about to. You can search for places to stay in Ceduna here.
However, the following are the best options:
- For central, waterfront location: Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel.
- For family-friendly spacious cabins: Big4 Holiday Park.
- For a pool: East West Motel.
First up is Penong, where the Penong Windmill Museum brings together a delightfully weird collection of windmills. You can play a hole of the Nullarbor Links golf course here, too.
Branch off south down the Point Sinclair Road, and you can go for a dip in the netted swimming area at Point Sinclair. However, the main attractions are along the way – pink lake Lake MacDonnell and legendary surf spot Cactus Beach.
Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse road trip via Fowlers Bay
The next worthwhile turn-off from the Eyre Highway is 46km west of Penong, towards Fowlers Bay. Probably the most attractive village on the Nullarbor, Fowlers Bay offers displays on whaling and telegraph history. There are also massive sand dunes to explore, and EP Cruises offers whale-watching cruises in the winter months, when the southern right whales use the bay as a nursery.
Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse drive: Head of Bight
The best single stop along the Ceduna to Nullarbor Roadhouse drive, however, is Head of Bight. The most northerly point on the Great Australian Bight is a fantastic place for land-based whale-watching. Even if it’s not whale season, the Head of Bight Lookout gives excellent views out over the seemingly endless Bunda Cliffs.
The turn-off for Head of Bight is just before the Nullarbor Roadhouse. Bookings for accommodation at the roadhouse can be made online.
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