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Cocklebiddy is located on the Eyre Highway between Adelaide and Norseman, and lies between
Madura and Calguna on the northern fringe of the Nuytsland Nature Reserve, and around 30km.
(20 miles) from the Southern Ocean and Great Australian Bight. There are beautiful beaches
and spectacular scenery where the beaches meet the cliffs of the Bight. A 4WD is required
to reach the observatory and beach. It is famous for the series of water-filled, underground caves which are the longest navigable cave series in the world. There is a well recognised bird observatory in the reserve and Mallee Fowl can be seen. The observatory is administered by the Royal Ornithological Society Union.Cocklebiddy is a pleasant stopover on the long trip across the Nullarbor Plain. PLACES OF INTEREST: ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:  USE ACCOMMODATION SEARCH INFORMATION CENTRE: Some local information is available at the roadhouse. Major Centres are at Cocklebiddy Tourist Information Centre Wedgetail Inn. Eyre Hwy. Norseman. WA 6443 Ph: 08 9093 3462 Ceduna Gateway Visitor Information Centre 58 Poynton St. Ceduna. SA 5690 Ph: 08 8625 2780 Toll Free: 1800 639 413 HOW TO GET THERE: By car along the Eyre Hwy. |
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