GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Australian Bight
The Great Australian Bight is the broad coastal indentation south of the Nullarbor region. It gives the southern Australian coastline its large open arc.
Fast Facts
- South of Western Australia and South Australia.
- Nullarbor limestone country lies inland.
- An open ocean embayment rather than an enclosed gulf.
Connected lessons
- Great Australian BightMap, explanation and practice
- Australia’s southern marginGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Nullarbor PlainRelated places
- Great Victoria DesertRelated places
- Gulf of CarpentariaRelated places
- PerthRelated places
- AdelaideRelated places