🐋 Head of Bight
Dramatic Nullarbor cliffs and land-based whale watching
📋 Fast Facts
- Location: Nullarbor Plain coastline, South Australia
- Whale season: June to October, peak August–September
- Primary species: Southern right whales (breeding nursery)
- Access: Short detour from Eyre Highway with visitor centre and boardwalks
Head of Bight is a coastal landmark along the Eyre Highway that crosses the Nullarbor Plain between South Australia and Western Australia. The site is known for sheer limestone cliffs overlooking the Great Australian Bight and serves as one of the world's most accessible land-based whale-watching destinations. During breeding season, southern right whales gather in the shallow, sheltered waters to nurse calves, often within metres of clifftop viewing platforms ...