Madura to Ceduna



 We have absolutely loved this ride over the Nullabor.  The landscape varied so much thoughout and the the different light patterns made it really interesting and beautiful. 

There seems to be a bit of a twilight zone as far as time goes, we are supposed to have lost 3/4 hour but my phone says one time and Robyn’s another and nobody really seems to know. 

We set off early and rode back just a little bit to a lookout we missed yesterday afternoon but unfortunately the mist was down so we didn’t see the view after all. 


We then rode 180km to the Eucla roadhouse for a bit of brekkie and to catch up with news etc as we’ve been out of service. The temp was a chilly 12 so a warm cuppa was welcome. 

The first 50 or so km were quite foggy so combined with the low temp I kept the speed down to the legal limit.


Soon after Eucla we crossed the state border and lost 2 1/2 hours.

We came to the first of 3 lookout points which show the incredible cliffs and sea views this area is known for. There are often whales to be seen here but we didn’t hang around long enough to see any. 

Second view point

Third viewpoint- stunning. 

Then it was just about putting in the miles to our destination Ceduna. 

We only stopped for gas and snacks. Just like yesterday the wind was strong and we got nailed from turbulence every time a roadtrain passed us in the opposite direction.

The road was in amazing condition and the ever changing scenery, from trees to scrub to bush to flat lands, all of it amazing to see.

With about 70km to go we ran into more wheat fields, an incredible acreage planted or ploughed  

Just outside Ceduna we had to go through a quarantine inspection but were just asked a couple of questions and they let us through. 

We had arranged to meet a couple of fellow bikers in the local pub and they recommended the seafood platter, we ordered the double one and couldn’t finish it. 

So that’s the Nullabor done and dusted and it has been a pleasure.  

Ceduna is a lovely seaside town and we hope to explore it a bit in the morning as we have an easier day on the bike which we think we deserve after the 1400km over the last two days.

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 17, 2024 at 6:43 PM

    Hi Mark & Robyn, Nabor looks & sounds amazing. Not the image I had of it. You’re covering a lot of ground, really enjoying your posts.
    Clare could be worth a side trip- Clare Valley being a strong wine region.
    Marion’s in Adelaide; Hallett Cove which is near Glenelg, until 25 Oct. Give her a call if you have time for a catch up. Chrs jc

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  2. AudreyRobertOctober 17, 2024 at 7:34 PM

    What an adventure, landscape not what we expected. See any wildlife? Keep living the good life!

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    1. Robyn TootillOctober 17, 2024 at 10:24 PM

      Mark gets to see the wildlife on the side of the road, it’s usually gone by the time he can tell me to look over his shoulder. He’s seen snakes, big lizards, lots of kangeroos, dead and alive, wombats, quokka.

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