The Nullarbor Convoy

Every Australian needs to cross the Nullarbor at least once! But super isolated outback roads are intimidating and road-tripping alone isn’t much fun for kids. So let’s do it together, in a big convoy!

You can head west, head east, or do both. It’s totally up to you! You can even choose to have us set up camp for you at every stop and carry all your gear.

Our trips are unstructured and collaborative, not rigid and overscheduled, so you can holiday your way. We take the fear and stress out of travel, so you can concentrate on making incredible memories with your kids.

  • We are running this convoy from 1 October, 2024.

    The first leg finishes on 22 October, then there is a seven day break.

    The return journey starts on 29 October and ends on 11 November.

  • Our trips are designed specifically for families.

    We want kids to have the time of their lives and we want adults to have the kind of relaxing holiday that just isn’t possible if you need to entertain the kids yourself the whole time.

    There are a couple of options to choose from.

    The first option is to bring your own caravan, tent, motorhome or trailer..

    The second option is to hire a camping kit from us.

    Camping kits come with a full concierge service, so we provide all the gear you need and we set it all up and pull it all down at every stop. We carry everything from one site to the next, so all you need to do is drive yourself.

    The camping kit option allows you to hire a car and fly home, so you don’t need to drive in both directions.

  • The ticket price includes accommodation for 13, 21 or 34 nights and access to a private Facebook group just for people who are going on the trip. The Facebook group is a place to get to know each other a little bit before we go and stay in touch when we get back.

    Our support vehicle will accompany you throughout the trip and will carry essential items like a first aid kit, spare water and fuel, a satellite phone, repair kits and tools.

    The support vehicle will be driven by a trip co-ordinator, who will suggest activities along the way, make sure everything runs smoothly, help the kids get to know each other and travel at the back of the convoy to check that everyone arrives safely at each camp site.

    You will drive yourself between the camp sites, so you will need to hire a car or bring your own.

  • If you have kids in your life and you’re keen to make amazing memories and show them the world - this is for you. Most of the people who join our trips are homeschoolers, but families with school kids are very welcome too.

    Kids have more fun when they travel together and parents get to relax instead of entertaining them.

    Our trips are not the usual group tours. Everything is built around giving kids an opportunity to make friends, have amazing educational experiences and travel at their own pace.

    You’ll have all the support you need and your kids will have friends to keep them engaged, so you won’t need to worry about entertaining them and can have a more relaxing, less stressful travel experience.

  • As with all of our trips, you’re welcome to join in as much or as little as you like. You can keep to yourself or hang out with the group around the campfire. It’s totally up to you. Everything is very flexible.

    We just want everyone to have an amazing holiday, feel comfortable and have a memorable experience safe in the knowledge that they’re not alone if they need support. Plus it’s a lot easier and less stressful to holiday with kids if they’re having a great time with friends!

  • Absolutely not, your normal, everyday car is totally fine.

    We’re not going off road and most of the trip is on the highway.

  • Yes, dogs are very welcome.

    Most camp sites require them to be kept on leashes and some want to know in advance if a dog is coming, so please let us know if you’re bringing a pet.

  • We will be taking a Starlink satellite dish to make sure that everyone can stay online at all of the campsites.

    There is mobile phone coverage for some of the trip, but it is patchy in some places and non-existent in others.

    We will have a satellite phone, just in case a car breaks down or anyone needs assistance. We’ll also have an extensive first-aid kit and recovery gear, just to be extra safe.

    Satellite phones cost about $80 a week to rent, so we recommend grabbing one if you don’t plan on sticking close to the rest of the group and want to venture out into the wilderness alone.

  • There are lots of little supermarkets and food stops along the way, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to stock up as we go.

    We will provide you with a detailed itinerary showing where you need to stock up on food and where to refuel.

    Most of the campsites have camp kitchens and a lot have bistros or are near pubs and restaurants, so you can buy meals if you don’t feel like cooking.

  • Some of the campsites have washing machines and dryers available for a small fee, usually around $4. Most have a camp kitchen, which you can use to wash your dishes.

    Our support vehicle has hot water on board and an outdoor kitchen/washing up station for you to use at the camp sites where kitchens are not available.

How much does it cost?

The cost varies depending on whether you join the convoy heading east, west or both. You can secure your spot for just $200 per person.

We also have camping kits available for hire, complete with a set up, pack up and gear transport service.

Please click the subheadings below to see prices.

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  • The west to east option includes accommodation at camp sites for 13 nights, starting at Southern Cross and finishing at Port Augusta.

    All of the campsites have toilets and showers and all except for one have power. As with the east to west option, some campsites have more facilities than others and the remote ones are fairy basic.

    The price is $499 for kids and $599 for adults. Kids 4 and under are free.

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  • There’s an additional cost of $569 per family if you would like to hire a camping kit. The price is the same regardless of whether you are doing the trip in one direction or both.

    The camping kit includes a large tent, air mattresses, camping stove, cooking kit, folding table, folding chairs, extension cord, power board and camping fridge.

    We will also set the tent up for you at every camp site and pull it down when it’s time to leave.

    We will transport your whole camping kit from one camp site to the next, so you don’t have to tetris it into your car.

    We have a very limited number of camping kits available.

Here’s what we have planned:

Days 1&2: Port Augusta

On day one we’ll meet up at a little campground just outside of Port Augusta. We’ll spend two nights there, checking out the area and getting to know each other.

There’s lots to see around Port Augusta and Whyalla. The maritime museum and jetty are super cool, but our main goal will be to get the kids talking to each other. They usually bond super quickly and once they do they’re keen to take on any kind of adventure. Everything is so much more fun with friends.

Days 3&4: Port Kenny

On day three we’ll drive about three hours to Port Kenny, which is famous for it’s delicious Venus Bay prawns.

Your kids will love checking out the amazing cave systems in the area, including The Woolshed and The Tub. They can also try their luck at fishing, swim with sea lions or take a selfie next to the beautiful Murphy’s Haystacks rock formation.

Days 5&6: Cactus Beach

On day five we’ll drive three hours to our first hidden gem of the trip - Cactus Bay.

This secluded beach has as a super cool little camp site with sand dunes to the west, ocean to the south and little rock pools to explore.

The camp site has showers and toilets, but it’s our only stop without power. Our support vehicle has power available if anyone needs to charge a device.

Day 7: Head Of The Bight

On day seven we’ll drive about three hours to the Nullarbor Roadhouse, at the start of the big crossing. On the way we’ll stop at the Head of the Bight to check out the visitor centre and look for the whales that live in the area from June to October.

The Nullarbor Roadhouse is a typical outback campsite with everything we need, but nothing extra. We’ll just spend one night there, preparing to take on the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area the following day.

Days 8&9: Eucla

On day eight we’ll drive about two hours across the Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area to the little town of Eucla.

Along the way we’ll officially cross into Western Australia!

There’s lots to see at Eucla, including the telegraph station that was once the busiest in Australia and is now being reclaimed by the sand dunes. There’s also a great jetty and the dramatic and beautiful Bunda Cliffs.

Day 10: Balladonia

On day 10 we’ll take on the longest straight road in Australia and one of the longest in the world. 146kms without a single bend!

This is the longest drive of the trip at about five hours, but don’t worry - one of the benefits of a big convoy is being able to stop for breaks in remote places without feeling scared.

The camp site at Balladonia is a remote caravan park, so the facilities are adequate but basic. We’ll only spend one night here, because we have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches just ahead of us…

Days 11&12: Norseman

On day 11 we’ll drive a couple of hours to the little gold mining town of Norseman.

We’ll spend a couple of nights here, resting after the Nullarbor drive and checking out the area.

Norseman has a great lookout point where you can see for miles, as well as a historic Cobb & Co drive where you can learn about the history of the area. It’s near the 550 million year old Dundas Rocks and is a great spot to take the kids fossicking for gemstones.

Days 13-15: Esperance

We’ll hit some incredible beaches on day 13 as we drive a couple of hours to Esperance.

This area is too beautiful to rush and there’s so much to see and do, so we’ll set up camp for three nights.

Some of the highlights include the pink lake and indigenous cultural tours. The kids will love the kangaroos on the beach at Lucky Bay!

Days 16&17: Bremer Bay

We’re heading for more beautiful beaches on day 16!

We’ll drive about four hours to bremer Bay, which has some of the whitest sand in Australia and the most ecologically significant flora in the world.

There are some amazing diving opportunities and you can snorkel right off the beach. There will also be wild flowers in bloom while we are there and we should be able to spot whales from the lookout!

Days 18-20: Albany & Denmark

On day 18 we’ll drive a couple of hours to Albany, to some of the best beaches in the world.

You won’t want to rush this, so we’ll set up camp for three nights.

Don’t worry if beaches aren’t your thing. There’s also the National ANZAC Centre, the historic whaling centre, the Porongurup National Park with its granite sky walk and the Walpole Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.

Day 21: Nannup

On day 21 we’ll take on the final drive of the east to west convoy - three hours to Nannup.

We’ll spend one night in this cute little town, resting and getting ready for whatever comes next.

This is where we will say goodbye to the families who are only doing the east to west trip. There will be a seven day break, then the west to east convoy will kick off.

Perth is just three hours from Nannup, so you can head there, or if you’re looking for more adventure you can check out Margaret River, Augusta, Bunbury or Rotnest Island to see the quokkas!

The Return Journey

The return journey starts with one night in Southern Cross on 29 October 2024, then we move on to Norseman and follow the same path home as we did on the way over.

We’ll stay at the same campsites for the same number of nights and arrive in Port Augusta on 11 November.

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