Are you interested in exploring the Old Eyre Highway and seeing what it has to offer? You can take in all of the history of the Old Eyre Highway during your trip to the Nullarbor, which was once the primary Eyre Highway before the current Eyre Highway was built in 1942. Today, the Old Eyre Highway is primarily a hiking trail, but there is plenty to be seen for travellers who want to brave it. Those who want to do some off-roadingas well have the opportunity to explore the Old Eyre Highway. The following are some tips for travellers that are keen on exploring the Old Eyre Highway and seeing what it has to offer its visitors.
- Have a high clearance vehicle: If you are going to be driving along the Old Eyre Highway, it is recommended you have an off-road caravan or something similar. Be prepared to be driving somewhere around 20km/h during the most of your trip. Having a high clearance vehicle prepared for off-roading purposes is one of the most important requirements when it comes to exploring the Old Eyre Highway.
- Dress appropriately: Especially if you are going to be hiking along the trail, it is important to be properly dressed. In many places, the Old Eyre Highway is overgrown and only a single lane track, despite the fact that it was once a periodically-graded, wide road. While the road is in surprisingly good condition for one that has not undergone any form of maintenance in more than 30 years, it is still important that anyone venturing on the road is prepared for the fact that many sections of the highway are partially eroded, and the road features slow rocky patches as well as a number of by-passes over overgrown and boggy sections.
- Bring a camera: You will probably see some really cool things during your time exploring the Old Eyre Highway, and it would be quite a shame if you didn’t have a camera handy to capture everything you see to be able to show it to your friends and family when you get home. There are historic ruins, such as old water tanks from the time that the Old Eyre Highway was still in use, as well as the sights of nature that the area has to offer during your hike or off-roading adventure.
- Come prepared: This is quite possibly the most important tip when it comes to exploring the Old Eyre Highway. The Nullarbor is not known for being cool and breezy; for this reason, it is important to be prepared for what you are going to face, and come with breathable clothes, plenty of water, and anything else that one might need during prolonged exposure to the heat.
So long as you follow these tips while exploring the Old Eyre Highway, you are bound to have an incredible experience and adventure. While you are travelling along the Eyre Highway and seeing what it has to offer during your vacation, it only makes sense to stop along the way and take a look at what the Old Eyre Highway has to offer to your vacation.
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