Crossing the Nullarbor

Nullarbor Links is spread across two states, two time zones and 1,365km (848mi). Stop by the visitor centre in Norseman to purchase a scorecard. Warm up your swing at Kalgoorlie Golf Course, an 18-hole course you might share with a few kangaroos. 

Gold mining was once prolific in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia’s largest outback town. Delve into its history at the Museum of the Goldfields to learn of the hardships of mining families in the early 1900s and see gleaming gold nuggets on display.

Lake Ballard sets an otherworldly backdrop to Antony Gormley’s Inside Australia gallery. Take a day trip from Kalgoorlie-Boulder to see the alloy sculptures – portraying locals from Menzies – dotted across the white (and sometimes pink) salt bed.

Explore the Great Western Woodlands, the largest temperate woodland on Earth, along the Dundas Coach Road Heritage Trail. Gaze over a spectacular landscape swathed in eucalypts, giant rock formations and brilliant wildflowers in spring (September to November).

Drive the iconic 90 Mile Straight. At 147km (91mi) long between Balladonia and Caiguna, it's the longest and straightest stretch of road in Australia. Don’t forget to snap a photo at the iconic wildlife road sign.

“Nullarbor” might literally mean “no trees,” but the stretch of road has more life than you might think. Wildlife including emus, kangaroos and even herds of camels can be seen along the road. Be especially careful driving at dusk.

If you have a 4WD and are experienced in rough conditions, venture to the untouched Nuytsland Nature Reserve. Marvel at the 80m (262ft) high Baxter Cliffs, some of the world's longest unbroken cliffs; they span 200km (124m) along the coast.

Visit the Eyre Bird Observatory, Australia's first bird observatory. Nestled between woodlands and white dunes only accessed by 4WD, you’ll be rewarded with sightings of silvereyes, singing honeyeaters, brown falcons and Major Mitchell's cockatoos.

Eucla, home to the fascinating, shifting sand dunes of Eucla National Park, once boasted the country’s busiest telegraph station outside of Australian cities. Explore the eerie remains of the Old Telegraph Station, soon to be claimed by the dunes.

Cross the South Australian border to arrive at Border Village Roadhouse. Cool off with a swim in the pool and play the par three Border Kangaroo Nullarbor Links hole. In the evening, grab a bite to eat and flop into a comfortable bed for the night.

See Australia's southern edge drop dramatically to the sea at one of the lookouts along the Nullarbor National Park, home to the 90m (300ft) high, 200km (124mi) long Bunda Cliffs, the longest line of sea cliffs in the world.

Take a scenic flight from Nullarbor Roadhouse to gaze over the awe-inspiring landscape enveloping the Head of Bight. From June to October, you’ll see dozens of Southern right whales hugging the dramatic Bunda Cliffs.

Play the par five Dingo's Den hole at the Nullarbor Roadhouse before checking out the murals of Aussie music icons in the bar. Play a round of pool with passing truck drivers and fellow road trippers before a good night’s rest.

Southern right whales mate and calve in the sheltered waters of the Head of Bight from June to October. Spot them from the Visitors Centre’s viewing platform, one of the world's best land-based vantage points to see a whale nursery. 

Take a detour to the picturesque fishing haven of Fowlers Bay. Watch whales from the rugged sea cliffs, hop on a boat tour to spot fur seals and sea lions and hike along the sand dunes in the wildlife-abundant Fowlers Bay Conservation Park.

In Penong, look up to a sky dotted with swirling windmills at the Penong Windmill Museum. Wander among the restored windmills – old, new, big and small – and don’t forget to snap a selfie with “Bruce,” Australia’s largest windmill.

Overlooking the beautiful Murat Bay, Ceduna Foreshore Hotel Motel is the place to be at dinner time. True to its coastal location, the menu here features the likes of local oysters, mussels, fish and prawns – a true taste of this seaside region.

Your Nullarbor Links journey ends in Ceduna, with the par five Oyster Beds Hole and par four Denial Bay Hole at the Ceduna Golf Club. Congrats! You’ve completed the world’s longest golf course.