KM 720 • OUTBOUND LEG
NORSEMAN
Gateway to the Nullarbor
32.2°S 121.8°E
Last real town before the crossing. Filled the tank, checked the tyres, bought enough water for a small army. The servo owner asked where I was headed. "East," I said. He just nodded.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you."
— Deuteronomy 31:8
EXPEDITION CAPTURES
ARCHIVE IN PROGRESS
Field notes, dashcam footage, and aerial captures for Norseman are currently being processed in the 2024 expedition archives.
INTERESTING FACTS
Named after a horse called "Norseman" whose owner noticed it pawing at gold-rich ground in 1894
Known as "The Gateway to the Nullarbor"
Last reliable services before the 1,200km Nullarbor crossing
Home to the Beacon Hill Lookout with panoramic views
DID YOU KNOW?
A statue of the horse Norseman stands in the main street, commemorating the accidental gold discovery.
⚠️ HEADS UP
Last major town for fuel and supplies before crossing the Nullarbor. Stock up!
MY STORY HERE
Personal stories, reflections, and journal entries from Norseman coming soon...