Crossing the Nullabor...

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Thought that might be the case
Think I'll join the NRMA... Just in case...

[Ahurani]

Oh Albany is beautiful

[kelebek]

just wanted to say travel safe and what a cool adventure

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thankyou

lets hope i survive it with all my hair

[Tegam]

I did it twice as a kid and survive. I have great memories of the trip. I was 4.5yrs old then 7.5yrs old

[Rouge]

I just did it recently (early Nov) and we took 4 days and it was perfect. I would very confidently do it on my own. From Vic we stopped at Balladonia (no reception from here till we got over the nullabor), then Ceduna and then Murray Bridge. We booked everything online through wotif except for Balladonia and the accom cost the most there @ $130/night. We got to all towns before sunset.

Things to remember, check tires, oil & water at least once a day if not more. Don't stop for anyone. And try not to advertise you are traveling on your own. Try and leave at day break no matter where you are, check sunrise/sunset before you leave (or on your phone when you have reception). Keep a very close eye on your speed in SA as they make their money from Ceduna to Adelaide and their tickets are some of the most exxy in Aus.

I did it in a little corolla with another girlfriend and everyone told us we couldn't do it, or that it was too risky and TBH it was easy. I have done it a few times before though. And I would happily do it on my own with kids, provided it was 3 days.

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Thanks Rouge. Thats what I needed

[Rouge]

Derp I meant from WA. But travelling from VIC it's even easier because of the time difference

Other tips are we generally stopped for a quick break/drink/petrol/toilet every 2-3 hours. Check the petrol watch before you leave, I think the most was 1.66/Ltr. Water is probably the most exxy so if you are going across stop at local stores and fill up on water/snacks for the kids etc. Most of the roadhouses have a play area so the kids can have a run around.

Also the Accom @ Balledonia was for a double and two singles. Most of the accommodation was for 3-4 people @ around $80-$100/night. But wotif is pretty good at telling you how many beds. Ceduna was a great place to stop because they had everything. Murray Bridge was like that too. Balladonia is literally a Roadhouse/Pub/Hotel all in one and nothing else as well as the skylab museum.

[Party-of-five]

Ooooh how exciting! good luck with your travels and if your ever near bunbury we would love to meet you

[Party-of-five]

My father in law just did the trip before christmas and now some friends of his are doing it too so if you have any more questions let me know and ill ask him

[nothing2lose]

I have never done it, but can I suggest letting someone know your route. Then, if it changes for any reason, let them know ASAP. Check in with someone regularly along the way.

Also good music and lots of in-car entertainment for the kidlets!

Good luck!!

[Jellyfish]

I did this pre-DD (from Perth to Brisbane) and even took a photo every 5 minutes along the way! It is an interesting trip but you shouldn't run into many troubles, there are definitely sufficient places to stop etc. Can't remember exactly prices and such but it can't have been toooooo expensive because I barely had money to my name at that point (was only 19) and survived on motels etc for over a month. I hope you have a safe and fun trip

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Thankyou all very much