Driving the Nullarbor: What It’s Really Like & Survival Tips

You’ll drive around 1,200 km of open road with very few towns. The scenery is wide, flat, and mesmerising, perfect for those who love the meditative side of long drives and fitting in a lot of podcasts!

Fuel, snacks, showers, and friendly travellers, roadhouses are essential lifelines.
Expect fuel to be more expensive here. Download offline maps before you set off so you know where your closest roadhouse is.

Kangaroos, emus, camels, wedge-tailed eagles, and even dingoes. Avoid driving at dusk and dawn as it’s peak wildlife collision time.

These 100-metre limestone cliffs along the Great Australian Bight are some of the best coastal views in the world and easily accessible via coastal pull-offs.

Travellers on the Nullarbor love the camaraderie. Roadside chats become part of the experience.

Distances between fuel can be 150–200 km. Never pass a roadhouse with less than half a tank.

At least 5–10 litres in the car and more in summer.

There’s no reception for long stretches.

A well-maintained car or campervan makes a huge difference here.

Fatigue is the biggest danger on the Nullarbor.

Because rental companies often need vehicles moved between Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne, Imoova frequently offers $1 per day relocation cars and campers on this route, making the journey incredibly affordable. Get a deal with a fuel reimbursement and you'll be laughing!