THE NULLARBOR (Part I)- Australia's Most Underrated Road Trip!

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  • @sharonstormer5138
    @sharonstormer5138 11 місяців тому +5

    Wow.. that brought back some childhood memories from 1966 travelling in a old Holden and towing a small caravan from Gawler SA up to Tom Price going
    across the Nullabor that was not bitumized. Fabulous times. Love the Yoda impersonation too! the children will learn more than you realize and have these memories for many years.

  • @albertattwood8746
    @albertattwood8746 11 місяців тому +6

    I have watched many a video, and you are the first that I can recall addressing the issue of towing a van verses, wind going across the Nullarbor.

  • @tonilong3624
    @tonilong3624 10 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE the drive it just goes on and on and on......I don't look back 🌹

  • @davewain363
    @davewain363 9 місяців тому +3

    First time I've seen your YT channel and I like your vibe.
    I've done the Nullabor 6 times and it has been different every time - dirt, paved, green, dry, lots of dead roos, no roos (wet).
    I did an alternator on one return trip (west to east) and limped into Yalata Roadhouse (when it was operating). Had the best steak sandwich in history, chatted with the manager for an hour about the place - that was an education.
    Made it to Penola with just one jump start from a passer-by (had and drained a jump box) and had the alternator fixed by a bush mechanic for.... $60.
    Before that massive whale visitor centre there was a 5x10 shack that the indigenous care taker lived in.
    I remember seeing there was a stretcher bed inside, but his swag was on the floor.
    The frogs at Eucla restaurant - hope you include that! Amazing.
    And the Wedgies! Just wow! Wild dingoes, emus, roos. Wife saw a camel but I missed it.
    Anyway, like you I rave about the trip and recommend it to everyone. You just have to open your eyes and look past the bitumen.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Dave. And welcome! Love your story and experience, thanks for sharing! Totally agree, it's an incredible and diverse region that deserves more attention than it gets!

    • @sasvanach
      @sasvanach Місяць тому +1

      Never mind the vlog i was loving your comment . Great little story 👍🏻

  • @jamaicster
    @jamaicster 18 днів тому

    Guys, I'm literally crying - such a beautiful views! Lovely family! Funny guys! =) Hugs from Russia!

  • @SalsaShakers
    @SalsaShakers 9 місяців тому +1

    Wow.
    TY SM for these videos.
    I am a new subscriber so I have a lot to catch up on.
    I always remember Ffyona Campbell, she is Scottish, WALKING the Nullarbor Plain in the mid 90s I think.
    I fell in love with Australia from then.
    You are all such a lovely family.
    Best Wishes from SCOTLAND

  • @noelanderson8915
    @noelanderson8915 10 місяців тому +1

    I've done the Nullabor 8 times now, the first being in 1969 when we drove from Cairns to Perth for a sailing championship. Between Ceduna and Eucla there was 320 miles of gravel road. Overall, it was in pretty good shape. When we hit the bitumen at the border I had one of my friends bend down to kiss the bitumen and I recorded it. The greatest adventure of my life, though now, I've seen almost all of Australia, completing the Tassie trip back in 2018. First time I did the full lap was in a Honda Jazz. Had a Waco fridge with a small battery for backup and charged it from the engine. As I said, I have driven the Nullabor 8 times now and I never tired of it. Have a great trip.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing. It would've been great to see it back then 👍

  • @gordonmorrow
    @gordonmorrow 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I enjoyed traveling with you - vicariously. Thanks for sharing a wonderful family adventure.

  • @kaigibson320
    @kaigibson320 8 місяців тому +1

    I'm 22 and watching this makes me want to do it. I did this with my family back when I was about 6 or 7 but this makes me want to do it by myself for the first time :)

  • @douglasmoore2200
    @douglasmoore2200 5 місяців тому +2

    I really liked your video mate. Looking forward to more. I can't wait to travel Australia 🤙

  • @JackandCeejay
    @JackandCeejay 3 місяці тому +1

    Absolutely amazing video legends! Cant wait to drive in a straight line for 2 weeks!

  • @tony72I
    @tony72I 10 місяців тому +1

    Awsome video. Looking forwards to watching your other ones.
    Thanks for the tips

  • @rosskennedy
    @rosskennedy 10 місяців тому +3

    In 1976/78 spent two years on nullabour from Nundroo to koonalda homestead turn off building that nice sealed road people now enjoy to travel,nullabour might look desolate but there lots explore in area,caves,cliff descents,beach fishing,and in those days fox hunting for pelts at $30 each,was good sideline.

  • @fleurneumann8430
    @fleurneumann8430 11 місяців тому +11

    In regards to crossing into WA with quarantine rules there are a few tricks to be aware of . There are several fruits and vegetables that if you cut up and freeze fresh that are able to come across the border but they must be frozen solid not in the process of freezing . These items eg tomatoes can be used in bolognese etc , lemons slices , onion slices , whole bananas , sliced apples etc are all good to freeze . We have driven the Nullarbor about 25 plus times including back in the early 70’s on the old gravel road and the trip always has something new to see . And yes whale season at the Head of the Bight is sensational . The summer trips bring our southerly or southwest winds consequently not pleasant travelling .

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      Yes, it all comes down to being aware of the restrictions and planning ahead. We didn't have much freezer space to spare, but not a bad option if you do.

    • @frankguernier2280
      @frankguernier2280 11 місяців тому

      O​@@TheLifestylePioneers

  • @janeargent2149
    @janeargent2149 10 місяців тому +1

    I’m a tad older but my goal is to do this trip. Love the tips and ur advice. The trip looks amazing. I’m getting itchy feet. Can’t wait to see more. Ur kids will never forget being on the road. My kids best memories are the road trips we did. Stay safe. Once again I’m another follower ❤️

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому

      You should! Thanks for watching, glad to hear you enjoyed it and found it helpful.

  • @davebrierley4
    @davebrierley4 11 місяців тому +1

    Simon all we have done with the piece of poly in the stomper is add a T piece on each end - just pushed on so you can removed you need to but no issues with the pipe falling out - - you’re welcome! Dave and Kaisee

  • @dongoldney
    @dongoldney 9 місяців тому +1

    I love it, eyre bird sanctuary and camping in dunes is a must

  • @SomeYouTubeGuy
    @SomeYouTubeGuy 10 місяців тому +1

    We did Qld to WA 20 years ago and when we left Port Augusta we drove basically continuously till Norseman. There was one memorable bit where I slept on the gravel driveway of one roadhouse as we needed fuel and they hadn't opened for the day yet. Everyone else was asleep in the car. We had a little 4cyl sedan, 2 adults, 1 child and 2 dogs. To make it more interesting our fuel gauge didn't work so we topped off at every pump we came across. I had no idea of the interesting things dotted along the way so your video was a good eye opener. I'd love to do it again if I get the chance.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому +1

      Cheers, thanks for sharing. Sounds like quite the adventure!

  • @travelling_kelpies
    @travelling_kelpies 11 місяців тому +1

    That was definitely the most educational, interesting and best video ive seen of the nullarbor. I really loved driving it, but would love to do it slower and stop and see all the sites. Great vid!!!

  • @davidh6300
    @davidh6300 3 місяці тому +1

    I havent done this trip yet, but it looks good. Im looking forward to scuba diving esperance, Bremer Bay and Albany

  • @bobdove6068
    @bobdove6068 2 місяці тому

    Just did the trip from Adelaide to Perth across the Nullarbor and via Esperance and Albany. Towing a Kimberley Karavan with a Landcruiser 200. Very pleasant drive. Took a lot of side tracks to see the caves, blowholes, whales and granite outcrops that pop out of the limestone. Mid September and it was green all the way! Weather was kind to us. I thought it would be a bit of a boring trip but I loved all of it. The scenery changes frequently. Will be heading back to Adelaide in a few days and looking forward to it. 👍

  • @TaylorsOnTour067
    @TaylorsOnTour067 11 місяців тому +1

    Love your vids so imformative and entertaining ! Its amazing how many places you find each time you travel the same route ! ❤

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 You're so right, we love going back through areas we've visited before and uncovering more gems.

  • @PeteWilsonAHCPhotography
    @PeteWilsonAHCPhotography 11 місяців тому

    Heat, Wind, Storm...you had it all in this one!

  • @jonnylroberts
    @jonnylroberts 11 місяців тому +1

    A definite step up in production quality with this one, nice work guys 💪😊❤️

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you 🙌 It's a slightly different style to our normal travel videos, we're interested to see how it goes. It was fun to make.

    • @ryanturner9457
      @ryanturner9457 11 місяців тому

      Looked like you all enjoyed making it, we certainly enjoyed watching it. We lived out from Penong such a speccy underated area as Liz put it , thanks. @@TheLifestylePioneers

  • @ralphhaddon7457
    @ralphhaddon7457 10 місяців тому

    My mate and i crossed the nullabor in the 70s when it was an unmade road...the new road was getting built next to it...we stopped at kambalda and worked for western mining for 3 mths ..great trip

  • @wayneddrmody7298
    @wayneddrmody7298 9 місяців тому

    I have travelled the Eyre Highway 6 times, last time in 2015, longest time it took was 6 days. Loved the trips.

  • @stuartkcalvin
    @stuartkcalvin 11 місяців тому

    Thanks guys. The Nullabor is not boring.

  • @markdixon215
    @markdixon215 11 місяців тому

    Thanks guys interesting few days, big kms. Safe travels

  • @RachelStrange-i7i
    @RachelStrange-i7i 11 місяців тому

    Great video, enjoyed watching from NZ

  • @GeorgeSoan
    @GeorgeSoan 8 місяців тому

    Hey mate, just found your channel and subscribed right away! We recently crossed the Nullarbor and documented it too. Safe travels! Cheers, George

  • @johniesjournies9949
    @johniesjournies9949 11 місяців тому

    Love this episode!! Yoda would be proud 🤣

  • @craig3113
    @craig3113 11 місяців тому

    Love the episode, has given me some stops to do in June when we cross

  • @swanydmello9334
    @swanydmello9334 11 місяців тому

    You guys are coooool
    Cheers Swany

  • @skatewaverider
    @skatewaverider 9 місяців тому

    Great review thankyou
    I’m excited to do this next week,I bought a car in melb and driving it back to Perth ,I’m excited for the car and the drive ☺️

  • @DavidWillmot-k2p
    @DavidWillmot-k2p 10 місяців тому

    hi Simon its Dave I met you Monday at the entrance to Cape le Grande Nat Park - hope you enjoy this part of the world!!

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому

      Hey, Dave. Thanks for saying g'day, sorry you caught us at a bad time and we didn't get a chance to chat more. We're loving it here, cheers.

  • @hellofromoutofplace
    @hellofromoutofplace 11 місяців тому

    The algorithm just threw you our way, which was nice of it 😉 We really enjoyed your video & your use of traditional place names and all the information along the way! Subscribed 😊😊 - Bon & Melissa

  • @mickmiddle3331
    @mickmiddle3331 11 місяців тому

    Well Done Guys. Loved it.

  • @trooper_209lotus
    @trooper_209lotus 11 місяців тому

    Great insight much appreciated as heading off across around late March 👍

  • @mervroberts5134
    @mervroberts5134 11 місяців тому

    Great video guys, certainly brought back memories of our crossing a few years ago. Was I seeing things or was your StoneStomper hanging down at the front at around the 20:40 mark as you were driving in to see a cave? I’ve done that a couple of times and had to replace some of the clips, so easy to do. Now on to the next vid…

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      Thanks mate. Yes, good spotting. We forgot to clip it up properly after fixing the pole at the Nullarbor Roadhouse.

  • @alicecosta1157
    @alicecosta1157 10 місяців тому

    First timer in May June, looking forward to the trip, only have a camper trailer, should be an adventure, hope I don't get the rain you got or the wind, I will be praying. 😁

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth6275 10 місяців тому

    Amazing trip
    Really excellent video

  • @antoninosolano7667
    @antoninosolano7667 11 місяців тому

    Hey mate thats an awesome spot im in my sixties and my wife and i climbed that rock it was a mission but what a beautiful view keep it coming mate content is raw and real great drive out there we went past the bush ranger's hideout its a cave reallly cool to see lots of stuff to see in that part of the world

  • @alexanderpaterson968
    @alexanderpaterson968 10 місяців тому

    This is mint and you guys are so beautiful and wholesome

  • @ozzie-sk9dh
    @ozzie-sk9dh 11 місяців тому +6

    Did this forty years ago in a 1971 VW Variant. Great fun but we were young and dumb and luckily didn’t break down 😂

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      😆 Sounds fun!

    • @dansolo6440
      @dansolo6440 10 місяців тому

      thats actually 50 years ago, would have been all dirt back then too

  • @zoezoe610
    @zoezoe610 11 місяців тому

    Thanks it is a great drive. soon to do it again.

  • @davidwyndham4671
    @davidwyndham4671 6 місяців тому

    Talk to me when you've hitch-hiked it 4 times. There's something about waking up with frost on your sleeping bag, (no tent) and having to wait 3 hours to dry it out, on a barbed-wire fence, before you can hitch another ride.

  • @leewarry8641
    @leewarry8641 11 місяців тому

    First time I crossed was from Adelaide top Perth in an hr sedan with everything including my bike in trailer.that was 1990 .since then we have crossed it 6 times .

  • @Garde538
    @Garde538 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing, subbed 👍

  • @saritareimers5675
    @saritareimers5675 11 місяців тому

    Great episode !! ..

  • @thehoneymoonisnotover2902
    @thehoneymoonisnotover2902 11 місяців тому

    We always wake up early Sundays to watch you at 7am…. where were our people??? Then we remembered you are in WA! 😅 🙄
    Thank you for another great episode, Love the technical difficulties ya next week ❤

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому +1

      You're the best! We have been trying to set them for 7am in the east but stuffed up this one. It happens. Thanks!

  • @bretthogno
    @bretthogno 9 місяців тому

    Stop into gturbo and go to town on their package. That will help I reckon. Not to mention way more fun to drive haha 👍

  • @karenmears5
    @karenmears5 9 місяців тому

    Hey there! Just wondering what the name of the camp 14’k’s from Wa border was on wiki? Looks awesome

  • @robertcorlet512
    @robertcorlet512 11 місяців тому

    Thank you 👍

  • @waynegreene6405
    @waynegreene6405 10 місяців тому

    Cool video mate. Just wondering what drone you are using, DJI?

  • @peterhernaman
    @peterhernaman 11 місяців тому

    Head of Bight can have seals frolicking in little bay at western end of walkway.

  • @HammerRocks
    @HammerRocks 6 місяців тому

    Good idea to slip stream to save fuel, but you need to be at least 3m or closer to the vehicle in front to get any sort of benefits. And the benefits can be up to 40% savings (particularly behind a semi-trailer). But following a vehicle that close from behind on an open highway is not very safe. Nice idea though.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  6 місяців тому

      Cheers. In our experience, it doesn't need to be anything near that close when you're towing a big caravan. It might be the case with a vehicle only.

  • @gwendo10
    @gwendo10 11 місяців тому

    Bahaha love the glamour roll 😂

  • @johnpitt2742
    @johnpitt2742 7 місяців тому +1

    after a trip up north qld i went to the service garage and complained that the prado would not pull in top gear when he told me there was nothing wrong with it i told him to give it a service five minuits later he tells me the fifth gear was in the bottom of the box

  • @glennmackinlay9317
    @glennmackinlay9317 11 місяців тому

    Hi guys. Are you still in the Busselton / southwest area. I’m in Bunbury and would love to catch up. Glenn.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      We'll be in the area for a little bit longer. If you see us around, be sure to say hi 👍

  • @patricepotter8141
    @patricepotter8141 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey, we are your slipstream . You’re welcome 😀

  • @Chris-74
    @Chris-74 10 місяців тому

    You were one of the lucky last ones to stay at that rock.... heard it's been closed off now and no overnight stays..😢

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому +1

      You might be thinking of Pildappa rock? I'm pretty sure Wudinna Rock is still open for camping

    • @Chris-74
      @Chris-74 10 місяців тому

      @TheLifestylePioneers oh maybe that's the case... New to your channel and enjoying your content too 😊

  • @johnpitt2742
    @johnpitt2742 7 місяців тому

    making use of the wind on the nullarbour if you have head wind turn around and drive backwards

  • @byronburns1
    @byronburns1 11 місяців тому

    How does the 76 go towing on the flat at 100 with no head wind can it stay in 5th or do u have to tow in 4th?

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому +1

      It tows fine in 5th without a head wind or hills, it doesn't take much to need 4th though.

  • @FlyBrent
    @FlyBrent 8 місяців тому

    New sub

  • @lj1506
    @lj1506 11 місяців тому

    You said go to the head of bight at sunrise but isn’t it closed then?

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      Early morning I guess. The cloud cover the day we were there meant the sunrise lighting lingered

  • @TaipeiMeetsPunjab
    @TaipeiMeetsPunjab 8 місяців тому

    💯💯

  • @soloplus2
    @soloplus2 11 місяців тому

    😂 travel you must .... gold

  • @user-rv6zk1pp7r
    @user-rv6zk1pp7r 11 місяців тому +1

    It is an underrated part of Australia. I’ve done over 40 crossings since the mid 90s & every run has been a bit different & always interesting. The run down from Caiguna down to the Baxter cliffs & onto Israelite bay & Esperance is up there with the CSR for me. I’ve found Penong, Eucla & Norseman best fill up points if you have enough range to avoid the other spots. The border village is the biggest rip off

  • @lauriekibblewhite
    @lauriekibblewhite 7 місяців тому

    Re towing in 5th. It's not the car that's the problem, it's the gear ratio. 5th is an overdrive gear, and you are trying to pull your trailer with a lacky band. Tow in 4th, direct drive, maximum torque, and surprisingly, better fuel economy. This video tells you all about it. ua-cam.com/video/3alXrKLpY68/v-deo.html
    You want to save fuel, speed is a major factor.

  • @OurOutbackOdyssey
    @OurOutbackOdyssey 10 місяців тому

    10L of milk… you do love a coffee 😂

  • @bgravy9873
    @bgravy9873 9 місяців тому

    wind no flies 😂

  • @markleon7076
    @markleon7076 9 місяців тому +1

    I think the Ford Ranger 3.2 was better 4wd you can more in the tub plus longer wheel base better for towing you don't have to change the whole vehicle to make it Work like Toyota 76 series the Ford Ranger just works 😉 money spent.

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  9 місяців тому

      The Ranger was great but there's no comparison when it comes to off roading, the 76 crushes it.

  • @jasonbarnes5605
    @jasonbarnes5605 11 місяців тому

    Great to see your take on the Nullarbor. You copped a lot of weather. Can't control that and looked like you made the most of it. It's been windy all over Australia what's going on? Just global warming I guess. Not good hey?

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      Plenty of wind, that's for sure! The weather kind of adds to the experience in a way and makes it feel more adventurous. We were glad not to be camping under canvas though!

  • @AllenSun-v3n
    @AllenSun-v3n 4 місяці тому

    plan to go electric across south australia this christmas

  • @davidhosken1766
    @davidhosken1766 10 місяців тому

    The crossing, lol , u talk like nobody has ever crossed the Nullarbor before . 1180 klm from Ceduna SA to Norseman WA, next time talk to the people that cross it regularly for there living, it's just a road and a really fun drive 😂😊

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому +2

      Funny you mention it, we made this video for all the people who haven't done it before.

  • @JoaoPedro-jr2qg
    @JoaoPedro-jr2qg 2 місяці тому

    Brasil 🇧🇷

  • @bgravy9873
    @bgravy9873 9 місяців тому

    wait till the wind stops

  • @shaunharris7881
    @shaunharris7881 11 місяців тому +1

    Myth busters busted your slip stream theory, you would have to be a foot off the back of a truck, not worth the risk. 😀😀

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      Interesting. There's an instant and noticeable improvement when following another large vehicle. What conditions did they test under?

  • @brettbrett9973
    @brettbrett9973 2 місяці тому

    Think Coles ripped you off.so many like this.

  • @TheSilmarillian
    @TheSilmarillian 10 місяців тому

    Great journey indeed, but may I say don't slipstream heavy trucks it annoys the shit out of us and is very dangerous, if the trailers tracks sideways for any reason blown tires or air bag failures or just a load shift , you end up in the scrub spat out by the slip stream boundaries , not a happy event. Stay safe and keep the black stuff down..

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  10 місяців тому

      Thanks mate, good to know. We do our best to maintain radio contact with the trucks around us including when we're following.

    • @TheSilmarillian
      @TheSilmarillian 10 місяців тому

      @@TheLifestylePioneers all good thanks.

  • @truth-Hurts375
    @truth-Hurts375 11 місяців тому

    You only see about 70km of the real Nullarbor Plain from the road....If you really want to experience the Nullarbor...Do it by Train....then you see about 400km without a single tree....Nullarbor=Plain without trees.....

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  11 місяців тому

      That would be fun, there's definitely a lot more to explore out there.

  • @michaelboyce7079
    @michaelboyce7079 7 місяців тому

    I get so pissed off with motorists proudly proclaiming, "We crossed the Nullarbor!" No, you didn't! You crossed a miniscule part of it! Even on the more northerly 'old' road, you would only go through about 20 miles of it! If you truly want to cross the Nullarbor, catch the train or follow the train tracks. Anything else is just a massive w*nk!

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  7 місяців тому

      I guess it's like a lot of regions of Australia. When people say the Nullarbor, they mean the Eyre Hwy, it's a figure of speech, not a literal term.

  • @craignelson-swiftyenzed7578
    @craignelson-swiftyenzed7578 11 місяців тому

    That was totally making the cut. Just sayin.

  • @johnmerton3630
    @johnmerton3630 2 місяці тому

    Only saw dead roos and a sleepy dingo at a garage --very boring

    • @TheLifestylePioneers
      @TheLifestylePioneers  2 місяці тому

      Maybe outback touring isn't for you?

    • @johnmerton3630
      @johnmerton3630 2 місяці тому

      @@TheLifestylePioneers i like touring but not hour after hour of the same desert scene.

    • @johnmerton3630
      @johnmerton3630 Місяць тому

      @@TheLifestylePioneers not your style

  • @shannonjurd4212
    @shannonjurd4212 3 місяці тому

    Plan for the worst

  • @peace7267
    @peace7267 11 місяців тому

    slipstreaming is a low act, dont support these people

  • @stephenedwards5427
    @stephenedwards5427 10 місяців тому

    Slipstreaming is dangerous, and it's irresponsible to promote doing it!

  • @Steve-lu8oj
    @Steve-lu8oj 10 місяців тому

    great road trip

  • @peterjackson5225
    @peterjackson5225 11 місяців тому

    I think every man and his dog gets there photo under that sign ...yes we did ...ha