Imagine taking five days to walk a golf course. Not because you play slowly, but because the course is over 1,300 km long. This is the challenge offered by the Nullarbor Links, the longest golf course in the world, located in Australia. It consists of 18 holes, but instead of all being located in one place, each hole is in a different village along the famous Eyre Highway.
The course is not just a challenge for golfers, but an epic adventure: after each hole, you’ll have to drive up to 100km to get to the next. This particular course crosses two states and three time zones, making it a unique experience. For truckers travelling through this vast region, it’s an ideal stop: stretch your legs and enjoy a hole before continuing on your long journey.
But this is no ordinary course. Some holes have unusual obstacles, such as an active airstrip, a nearby shooting range and the presence of local wildlife that requires caution. Despite the challenges, it is a haven for the more adventurous golfer, who for around $70 can enjoy this unique journey, with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop and the long Australian horizon within reach.
The Nullarbor Links is not only a sporting challenge, it also boosts business in the region, being a tourist attraction that connects small communities along the route. So, the question is: which do you find more difficult: playing 18 holes or driving 1,300 km to finish them? The challenge is on!