Kalgoorlie to Ceduna road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Kalgoorlie to Ceduna drive: Head of Bight to Fowlers Bay
The next worthwhile turn-off from the Eyre Highway is 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.
They’re best in the winter months, when the southern right whales use the bay as a nursery.
Fowlers Bay to Ceduna
Not too long afterwards comes 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.
Things to do in Ceduna once you arrive include fishing charters, whale-watching tours and visits to the Smoky Bay oyster farms.
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.
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