See the Bunda Cliffs at the Head of the Bight

The spectacular Bunda Cliffs stretch for 200 kilometres west of the Head of the Bight. These cliffs are 80 metres or so in height and are the remains of an ancient ocean bed that was subject to geological uplifting millions of years ago. So remember, when we leave here and head back across the Nullarbor, we are in fact driving across the floor of an ancient sea bed.

The Head of the Bight is located 20 kilometres to the east of Nullarbor Roadhouse. (We will travel back from our overnight stay at Nullarbor for breakfast here). The Head of the Bight has one main whale viewing platform and a number of other vantage points from which to view the Bunda Cliffs and Southern Right Whales.

As a vantage point, to view the Southern Right Whales, the Head of the Bight is impossible to beat. Between June and October each year up to 100 Southern Right Whales frequent this area to breed and give birth to whale calves. From the main viewing platform Southern Right Whales can be observed at close quarters displaying a variety of behaviour including tail slapping, breaching, blowholing and rolling belly up. Frequently whale calves can be seen with their mothers lolling about or cruising beneath the 80 metre high cliffs.

VIewing Platform at the Head of the Bight

At other times the Head of the Bight is still well worth visiting if only to view the Bunda Cliffs in all their striking glory. On blue sunny days, the sight of these cliffs is truly hypnotic and awe inspiring.

Bunda Cliffs

Make sure you save a bit of room on your camera because this area is bound to give you some fantastic shots!

Have a look at our holiday to Tasmania where we stop at the Bunda Cliffs for breakfast on the way home.

Also have a look at our holiday to Tamworth Country Music Festival where we stop at the Bunda Cliffs for breakfast on the way home.