Ceduna to Penong: 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 Penong is 74km, with a driving time of around 52 minutes.
The drive from Ceduna to Penong in South Australia is the first step on the epic crossing of the Nullarbor Plain. For most travellers, this will be a section of a longer road trip – from Adelaide to Perth or Melbourne to Perth.
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There is accommodation available in Penong at the Penong Caravan Park or Penong Hotel.
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 ploughing on to spend the night at Border Village.
This guide is aimed at helping travellers plan the Ceduna to Penong leg of their Nullarbor road trip itinerary. Click through on the individual places and attractions for more detailed information.
Ceduna to Penong distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Ceduna to Penong is 74km. Without stops, that makes for a driving time of around 52 minutes.
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.
Penong offers the Penong Windmill Museum, which brings together a delightfully weird collection of windmills. You can play a hole of the Nullarbor Links golf course here. And, as a massive sign says, there’s the last shop for 1,000km.
Ceduna to Penong: Point Sinclair and Cactus Beach
However, it is worth taking a 23km detour south from Penong along the Point Sinclair Road. At the end, 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.
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