Road trips in South Australia
9 road trips and 64 hand-picked places in South Australia, with routes, stops and practical tips for driving and camping.
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Trip guides
Road trips through South Australia
© Mike Wilson mkwlsn · CC0Things to do in…
Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop
© Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0Coast & island drives
McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island
Photo by Michael SKOPAL on UnsplashCoast & island drives
Limestone Coast: Coorong to Mount Gambier
Photo by Jalen Hueser on UnsplashClassic American drives
Eyre Peninsula to the Nullarbor and Head of Bight
© Gathagirl · CC BY-SA 4.0Mountains & lakes
Flinders Ranges: Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola
Themed road trips
Oodnadatta Track to Coober Pedy
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Birdsville Track and Strzelecki Track
© Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0Scenic byways
Crossing the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway
© Andy Mitchell from Glasgow, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0Classic American drives
The Explorer's Way: Port Augusta to Darwin
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop | 4 | 264 km | 2 h 53 min | 11 |
| McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island | 4 | 307 km | 3 h 21 min | 11 |
| Limestone Coast: Coorong to Mount Gambier | 4 | 394 km | 4 h 18 min | 11 |
| Eyre Peninsula to the Nullarbor and Head of Bight | 6 | 1,268 km | 13 h 49 min | 10 |
| Flinders Ranges: Wilpena Pound to Arkaroola | 4 | 426 km | 4 h 38 min | 8 |
| Oodnadatta Track to Coober Pedy | 6 | 1,271 km | 13 h 52 min | 10 |
| Birdsville Track and Strzelecki Track | 7 | 1,313 km | 14 h 19 min | 9 |
| Crossing the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway | 5 | 1,841 km | 20 h 04 min | 10 |
| The Explorer's Way: Port Augusta to Darwin | 8 | 2,932 km | 31 h 57 min | 12 |
Editor's picks
Places worth the detour in South Australia
Nature
Seal Bay Conservation Park
Oddities
Remarkable Rocks
Nature
Blue Lake
Nature
Naracoorte Caves National Park
Nature
Coorong National Park (Salt Creek)
Nature
Wilpena Pound (Ikara)
Nature
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Food
Coffin Bay Oyster Farms
Nature
Head of Bight
Nature
Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park
Food
Adelaide Central Market
Photo by Syam . on UnsplashNature
Adelaide Botanic Garden
Views
Mount Lofty Summit
History
Hahndorf Main Street
Nature
Cleland Wildlife Park
Nature
Glenelg Beach and Jetty
History
Port Adelaide Maritime Quarter
Views
Mengler Hill Lookout
Food
Seppeltsfield Winery and Palm Avenue
Food
Sevenhill Cellars
Nature
Riesling Trail
© Peter Neaum · CC BY 3.0History
Burra Heritage Town
History
Mannum Dock Museum of River History
History
PS Industry, Renmark
FAQs
What are the best road trips in South Australia?
Popular routes include Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop, McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island, Limestone Coast: Coorong to Mount Gambier and Eyre Peninsula to the Nullarbor and Head of Bight. CampingSpirit has 9 trip guides that pass through South Australia, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary and a route map.
Which places in South Australia are worth a detour?
Our editors recommend Seal Bay Conservation Park, Remarkable Rocks, Blue Lake, Naracoorte Caves National Park, Coorong National Park (Salt Creek) and Wilpena Pound (Ikara).