If youre lucky, you should see quite a few emus on this part of the trip. Im planning a solo road trip from Adelaide to Darwin around May/June this year, so finding this page has been amazing! Thanks so much for the article. Turn right off the Stuart Highway and head past Spuds Roadhouse/Pimba. wineries in the Clare Valley, Gladstone, Melrose and Wilmington. The camping and caravan area has trees for shade, and a BBQ Choose convenient units: miles, kilometres for driving distance. My tip is to take a break and grab some photos at Lake Hart (you can camp here, too). For 3 main reasons. It is fairly ambitious to do this amount of travelling in the time period allocated. Distances shown are from one place to the next, e.g. Just a small question, are the nights cold during those months? This will be very handy when we travel on the 24/12 From Melb-Port Augusta & on the 25/12 from Port Augusta to Uluru. This is the summary of the entire route from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Amanda is an adventurer, archaeologist & anthropologist. Thanks so much for this post! As long as you car is serviced regularly and in good running order, there is no reason why it shouldnt be fine to drive to Adelaide. and I was borderline terrified before I found this post. Beware of animals on the road kangaroos, camels, emus and cattle. From Kingoonya a track goes south to the Mount Ive Carry a minimum of 10 litres per person per day. The Roadhouse has meals and a large bar area. We had to drive straight back from Alice and I thought the Stuart Highway would be long and boring but it certainly wasnt. There is almost complete coverage from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy nowadays, with coverage also at Glendambo, Erldunda and of course, Uluru. Given the remote locations and the public holidays, Im concerned Ill be nearing the end of my range only to find that the ma & pa service station/grocer is closed due to the long weekend. Thanks. But we are trying to keep our budget as limited as possible. $11,640 - $12,880. It is about 8 hours drive from Melbourne to Adelaide, plus it will take you about 15 hours from Adelaide to Alice Springs and then about the same from Alice Springs to Darwin and this allows for only fuel stops. Enjoy one of the best long distance drives in the world. I have never done this drive but am used to long distance driving as i regularly drive nonstop from melb to noosa and back. ( At my age a couple of times each night) I dont expect a map is of any benefit when there is only one road to Alice. This can be a very tiring drive especially if you drive too far in one day. Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this section is the amount of roadkill you see. Hello, I am planning to drive from Adelaide to Ayers Rock after reading this great guide however when i tried to search for a rental cars to be picked up from Adelaide Airport and return to Ayers Rock airport, the cheapest daily rental (Toyota Yaris) is AUD 480 per day which has totally shocked me. Here's the quick answer if you have friends taking shifts as driver so that you can make the entire trip by car without stopping. One time it was an Indian family from Melbourne who helped me! There is fuel at the caravan park and usually cheaper than Glendambo. This will be a quick response as were packing for a long trip. The Kluger should be ok on all road surfaces but I wouldnt push my luck driving off-road. Recommended Driving Time: 16 hours at least ONE overnight stop is recommended. I am a bit concerned about the heat, will it be too hot to drive and visit Uluru during that time? I am very excited about this trip and will share my experience upon completion of our road trip. So far have a 2-week NSW train pass route planned. This is where you really arrive in the outback. I have to reach Darwin by 28th March. noon it is worth to do the detour. Lake Hart is one of these glistening salt lakes South Australia is famous for. 20km north of Marla, then there is NOTHING until Erldunda. The roadhouses food is generally good get the Cadney Burger- and theres a Happy Hour from 6pm every night. [4] The highway was only fully sealed in February 1987 as part of the Australian Bicentenary roadworks programme. Thinking of the nights in a campervan and also the swimming holes we would want to explore. even make a detour to the Flinders Ranges before you go on the long Theres a sense of anticipation building because just twenty kilometres from Kulgerayoull come to the somewhat monolithic border crossing between the Northern Territory (NT) and South Australia. drink at the happy hour. Thank you! Will it be safe to go off road with Toyota Kluger (AWD)? This drive takes you through Anna Creek Station; thelargest cattle station in the world. Hi, I meant how long is the drive from Coober Pedy to Alice? The distance between Port Augusta and Alice Springs is 1049 km. Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springs once daily. Be warned: if youre planning on staying at Erldunda in June through to September, I STRONGLY suggest that you book your accommodation as it gets very busy here! As a rule, if you are worried, fill up your fuel tank at EVERY opportunity and youll be fine. I was slightly hesitant about the drive until I read your site. Kulgera Roadhouse. Read more about the Oodnadatta Track here. You will see them on this drive. Take a look at Brachina and Wilkawillina gorges and you might see the rare yellow-footed rock-wallaby. accessible by conventional cars. Don't forget to It is so informative and detailed I especially love the things to look out for portion for each town. Hi Amanda, Theres enough to see around Roxby, Andamooka and Woomera to keep you busy for a day or so. Bring warm clothes as well as some shorts/t-shirts. In few days I will be in Melbourne to meet my doughter. Im wanting to do it again with a side trip to Kings canyon also. Every now and then you'll see low ranges on the horizon. Also how much would it cost to travel by car from Adelaide to Alice Springs? The tourist route marketed as the Explorer's Way describes the entire journey from Adelaide to Darwin (3016 km). Cheers, Jac. Im currently in South Australia, but if Im back in Alice, Ill send you an email. you come from the north and want to go to the Gawler Ranges or the Eyre Hi Amanda, Also, if YOUVE driven this iconic route, wed LOVE to publish your story. Hoping to get to finally do our road trip in the coming weeksfingers crossed! Hi Amanda Margaret Morgan. It said on your other page you can download it as a PDF, but the only options were for various readers. When you plan a trip along the Stuart Highway, please be aware that the road crosses the Woomera Prohibited Area. We plan to go to Perth Esperance via Alice springs and Uluru Will it be too hot in NT. We are thinking of doing a trip to Alice Springs in our little holden 4door hatch and wondered if it would make thetrip from Gawler to the Alice without any problems. Established As of 2006 Australian Cencus Kulgera has a population of 50 people. Hi Amanda, what a comprehensive fact sheet for us, thank you! For one last look at Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges, stop at the Range View rest stop (61km km from Port Augusta). Next we headed out to the Alice Springs Desert Park to check out all the wildlife we might encounter over the next few days of our trip. I am Driving a Mazda 6 towing a Jayco Camper and my Fuel consumption is not the best when towing. We were able to get one fixed in Coober Pedy and then continued home via the Stuart Highway. Thks Thank you for your grwat write up on such a beautiful part of Australia . Would love a write up from Alice up have you written one or do you know of one. Shopping facilities Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available until approx. Route. This will mean that all or most activities should be done early in the morning. We say this to you: SLOW DOWN. Of course, there are also plenty of shops and galleries with Aboriginal art. Along the way, youre going to pass through increasingly mountainous terrain: youll pass the Palmer Ranges, drive through the James Range, past the Waterhouse Ranges and finally, youll see the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges where Alice Springs is nestled. Youve got an easy 20km trip until you come to Kulgera Roadhouse, which bills itself as the first and last pub in the Territory. Regards Graham, Hi Graham, thanks a lot mate, enjoy your travels and I hope it all goes well. Firstly, you DO NOT need a sat phone if youre doing this trip. Simply havent had the opportunity. then. How will be the weather like during mid to late November in NT area? and which are the most dangerous spots for active wildlife?Also are there any other dangers to be aware of along this route? car and stretch your legs. There are different access zones and occasional road closures, click here to see the zones. If you are in Alice at the beginning of August would love to meet up as our yoga mats are coming along and maybe we could meet for a yoga session or 2 2. Sounds like you saw plenty of wildlife, and the Eagles are always special to see. The next set of traffic lights youll see are at the intersection of the Stuart Highway and Larapinta Drive 1200km away in Alice Springs! The colours of the hills are marvellous Could I just ask about your opinion on the Darwin-Alice Springs road, is it somewhat comparable? Would you recommend it solely for this drive? Marla is a small town with a huge roadhouse, Marla Travellers Rest, Otherwise, there is generally not a lot of rubbish along the roadsides. The Department of Defence announces closures on their website. Don't miss Dinky, the singing dingo, although his I will be self sufficient and not need help other than maybe finding my way back to my tent in the dark. The distance between Alice Springs and Sydney is 2027 km. Yes the nights are quite chilly in July and upto mid-August. I recently got a job in Alice and thinking to move there with my wife, 3 yrs old son and 4 months old daughteer. It won't take long until the country becomes fairly flat Facilities: Hotel/motel with bar & bottle-shop, 60 air-conditioned motel units. Enjoy a dip in a natural hot tub atCoward Springsand a beer at the historic Marree Hotel. Kulgera is also the turnoff to the Lambert Centre, Finke (Apatula), Mt Dare, Dalhousie Springs, Old Andado, and the Old Ghan Track (an alternative rough dirt road to Alice Springs). How long does this section of the journey usually take? You can also enter airport name or code from Australia in above fields. Lastly Melbourne. The FABULOUS secret national park Owen Springs. Many fuel stations even refill, so keep an eye out for these. Erldunda Desert Oaks is a big roadhouse with a lot of accommodation and camping options. It will be great when Uluru is closed to climbers it certainly means there are lots of people on the road at present. Select your units. Could I tap into your vast knowledge and expertise and ask you for a safe route the landscape. Many thanks again, Alice Springs- 80 km At the Northern Territory / South Australia border Port Wakefield Road - Adelaide to Port Augusta - 305 km Port Wakefield Road is the quickest route from Adelaide to Port Augusta as it bypasses all the small country towns. I plan to travel , Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers RockHey mate, we are driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock. My daughter and I are heading off tomorrow and I feel so lucky reading your insights today. So glad I found your site! The GPS will work fine as it runs off satellites not the phone network. You can now download an extended, more detailed 60+ page version of this guide as a PDF with bonus vehicle preparation and our unique outback packing guide here. We planned with a group of about 8 people to go to Uluru from Melbourne. After not quite an hour, youll reach Glendambo, a tiny little settlement just off the Stuart Highway. 20km radius around Marla. There's a road to William Creek, Kind regards. We are planning approximately 10,000km over a period of 18 to 20 days. caravan sites. But then, this is nature!I camped twice at Erldunda, and I have font memories of a great place surrounded by beautiful desert landscapes. from your long trip. In fact we are planning some night driving ( a few hours on some nights), but after reading your post I am rethinking now. afternoon for the best views. Keep an eye out for horses along this section and as you enter the small hills along the way. It is only a short drive today to the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, located in the Flinders Ranges,if you head off early you will have the whole day to explore! This distance and driving directions will also be displayed on an interactive map labeled as Distance Map and Driving Directions South Australia (Australia). Read our, The Hugh River Stock Route, which leads to Oak Valley Campground, Titjikala, the Old Ghan Track and. Thank you, Laura, Glad we have been able to help you out! Thank you so much for your valuable information. include a supermarket, opal shops, cafes and restaurants. Springs in two hours / 200 km. Your tips around stops and phone coverage are great as Ive been able to let family know, and as we are travelling with a toddler, we know how long to keep him occupied between stops Cheers. Discover Kakadu, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal art & more. As suggested, will plan accordingly. Thank you from very grateful backpackers. Construction of the current 828 km (515 mi) kilometre line from Tarcoola to Alice Springs began in April 1975, opening in October 1980. Would you think that you could keep to your driving itinerary in a motorhome or towing a van? Keep an eye out for them in spring especially, when youll see daddy emus with their chicks (the mums only lay the eggs, the dads care for the young. The highway continues 508 km (316 mi) south into Alice Springs passing the Plenty Highway. The distance between cities of Northern Territory (Australia) is calculated in kilometers (kms), miles and nautical miles. one of the well-known landmarks in the Northern Territory. Once in Darwin, I will mainly be driving on urban roads. Save your money and do a mine tour in Coober Pedy. No sorry, thats the way the comments function on the website works and Im not able to do anything about it. Hi Paolo, yes it will be hot, probably around the high 30s deg C and maybe even 40 plus. About 1km over the border is the Victory Downs/Mulga Park Road. If I need any further advice, would you mind if I contact you directly. cheers Gary, Your email address will not be published. Also as your blog appears to be a few years old has the price of Fuel gone down in between towns and are some places cheaper than others. Click here to read my article about Coober Pedy.Detours from Coober Pedy: The Breakaways north of Its about 11-12 hours of driving in total. How can I prepare for this possibility? Alice-springs is 1,637.34 mi (2,635.04 km) south of the equator, so it is located in the southern hemisphere. refuel before your leave. Hi Max, the car is ok but you have not allowed very much time for this journey! Is the Stuart Highway fully sealed from Adelaide to Alice Springs ?? Hope this helps and enjoy your trip. I live in Alice n plan to travel Melbourne by road trip. drive through the different climate zones of Australia. We have a whole section on this amazing, friendly little outback town, so check out these pages: You could easily spend 2 or 3 days at Coober Pedy, visiting underground mines, houses and shops, taking a sunset trip to the Breakways and the Moon Plain (where Mad Max 2 & 3 were made). Earlier drivers of Austin Sevens didnt have the comfort of tarred roads and they managed so I guess I will manage quite well also. There are quite a few alternative stops along the way but of course this is up to you. 20km north of Erldunda, then there is NOTHING until about 40km south of Alice Springs. when we do it will be in mid April and possibly for a week, maybe two. Just one question: Do the fuel stations carry 95 LPG or higher? Distance: 490kmDriving time: 5 hours 40 minutes. 9 Ways to Get Around the Australian Outback, Me and My Cooper Tires, Road Tripping During Summer, MY experience of breaking down on this road, Use Wikicamps to find ALL of the free campsites, Find free campsites using this very inexpensive app, Wikicamps shows you EVERY free & secret campsite, Check out Wikicamps for all free campsites, https://adelaidetoalicesprings.blogspot.com/, Rest Frequently. cheers. Lived in the Territory most of my life - Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and Darwin - missed Katherine for some , Balloon trip Ayers RockCould you tell me if I could get a balloon trip around Ayers Rock? parts. Travelling from South Australia. My question is this my bike, using standard pump fuel, has around a 330 KM fuel range. I did not know the dangers of night driving back then, yet I did not see any animals on road (If I had, I wouldnt have been around to tell the tale anyways). Just wanted to say a huge thank you for putting together this guide! Eyre highway is another major Outback route that starts in Port Augusta, leading across the Nullarbor plain into Western Australia. There are several good free camping options not too far away one in a gravel pit just a few kilometres along the Lasseter Highway, and a stunning campsite at a roadside stop set amongst sand dunes and desert oaks, about 30km north of Erldunda along the Stuart Highway. . Hi Amanda, we are leaving Bundaberg on May 14 heading for Uluru and beyond, just read your amazing blog with so much detailed information has certainly given me of lot of comfort with this. How many days should be enough. Allow around $1.70 per litre for fuel. Thanks Any advice and guidance is highly appreciated. The camping area is dirt but it is quiet and away from the highway. It is very informative. Stop and get out of your car every 2 hours. All the information you have stated is invaluable. I notice that you have said the distance from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs or Uluru is about 680km, but when I check with Google Maps I get about 710km to Alice and 734km to Yulara. We just returned to Luxembourg, Europe, after our trip in a campervan from Melbourne to Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice Springs. reach Coober Pedy. ????? Ive been reading a lot about getting a bull bar (fixing it to my Subaru Forester) and can see arguments for and against. On routeto Erldunda Roadhouse stop off atRainbowValley Conservation Reserve, just 100km south of Alice Springs, to enjoy the sandstone bluffs and rock formations. Chelsea and Lachy. Im not sure where Ill be early August at this stage. accommodation, both underground and above ground. Have a loo break. The base closed in 1999 and is empty now, and there is a track going out to it and a lookout. Alice Springs (Eastern Arrernte: Mparntwe,) known as Stuart until 31 August 1933, is the third-largest town in the Northern Territory of Australia.The name Alice Springs was given by surveyor William Whitfield Mills after Alice, Lady Todd (ne Alice Gillam Bell), wife of the telegraph pioneer Sir Charles Todd.Known colloquially as 'The Alice' or simply 'Alice', the town is situated roughly in . Adelaide to Alice Springs . What would be your recommendations? My question or concern is, would there be fuel stations open (for trade) on Christmas day. You can stop at the Kulgera, Erldunda and Stuarts Well roadhouses on the way. Dont be afraid to mix this journey up a bit to go off and see Andamooka, Woomera or hang out at the bar in Kulgera Roadhouse. Free roadside campsites: Find free campsites using this very inexpensive app. I have a quick question in hoping you can help me with; Im planning to ride my motorcycle up to Kata Tjuta on the Easter long weekend (or as far up as I can before having to return safely, as I only have four days). Alice Springs offers heaps of attractions to its visitors, too many to list them all in this place. Jenny, Hi Amanda and Gary, great issue and info on road trip to Alice Springs. I will have a back up car that will hopefully come to look for me should my little 89 year old rocket spit her dummy along the way. It will also display local time in each of the locations. Thanks so much for all the information you have posted. That will depend on the size of your fuel tank. thank you for taking the time to write about this trip in such detail. Archaeological evidence suggests the region has been inhabited for 25,000 years. Thanks for the detailed guide , Sending some gratitude to you for this guide. If you happen to know Gold Coast, don't forget to help other . The Coober Pedy to Alice Springs drive in Australia is 688km long. It looks like a few white golf balls in the distance. It actually took several weeks to put all the information together, edit and then publish here for you, for FREE. Alice Springs to Uluru: a 7-day road trip 9 days of waterhole hopping in the Northern Territory From Darwin to Adelaide: 14 days of nature, wine and Aboriginal cultures 5-day Darwin to Katherine road trip Start planning Accommodation Eat and Drink Diplomat Motel Alice Springs 20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs Hotels Swimming Pool 3 1/2 Stars I am adding one more day to my journey, so it will be 8-10 hrs drive everyday. A detailed guide on driving from Alice Springs to Adelaide via Ayers Rock / Uluru Kata-Tjuta & King's Canyon. This is a major highway trip, so theres a lot of trucks, other travellers, etc on the road. Ironically, many Aboriginal people Ive worked with in the west of the Northern Territory and into Western Australia remember being moved out of their traditional lands in the 1950s, 60s and even the early 70s, as rockets tested here at Woomera were fired into what were then considered unpopulated areas of Australia. The 24 km track can be managed with a conventional car in dry weather. It is great that you have provided information about phone coverage (or lack thereof). I hope this puts your mind at ease, Rama. Hi, You could try Wicked Campers, although be careful as they dont always allow people to drive on dirt roads. You can also enter airport name or code from Northern Territory (Australia) in above fields. I really look forward to this drive and after living out bush for a bit I know what its like to drive in the dirt and on long, empty roads with wonderful cattle peeking from the side of the road haha. (Shouldve known!! Thanks Gary, we plan to arrive at Yulara to meet up with another travelling party and then we will definitely be slow travelling around the area and on our return journey. From location or choose: To location Were thinking now maybe air to major cities & then car rentals to interior/outback options. There is accommodation at the Eldo Hotel and the Woomera Caravan Park. Firstly, thank you so much for sharing your experience, knowledge, guide and advice on Road trip to Uluru/Alicesprings. I am hoping to take my 2WD Golf up, Ive read everything youve written and I will heed all of your advice. It will make you cry with bittersweet tears. just wondering if there was much rubbish strewn along the side of the road when youve driven this stretch? Water. as a worker's camp for the Transcontinental Railway in the early 20th If youre interested in learning more about this, please watch the DVD Benny and the Dreamers. Choose from wide range of accommodation. You can actually get it for most of the way to Coober Pedy -thanks to the two big new mines (Prominent Hill and the other one whose name escapes me)- but it is a little patchy, so best not to rely on it there. Are there any companies that you would recommend? From Alice-springs to the South Pole, it is 4,580.59 mi (7,371.74 km) in the north. We have just picked up a motorhome and are on our way now! It was a great travel guide. usually a busy place, especially with trucks. Thanks so much for all the hardwork that went into this invaluable travel guides to an Oz icon highway. Im so glad youve found it helpful, Kerryalina. The shop has basic grocery items again, they are expensive. A little further on you arrive at Pimba and Spuds Roadhouse. backpackers) is available at Woomera which is only 7 km away.Detours from Pimba: Leave the Stuart Highway at Pimba and explore Andamooka, an unique opal mining town, about 110 km east of the highway. However theres a number of free camping places here as well. Be aware of animals on the road early mornings and around dusk. So a big thank you to you. If you need to contact us email us at traveloutbackoz@gmail.com. We plan to leave Adelaide at 22:00, head to Port Augusta by 2am (rest there), hopefully we can , Stuart Highway Darwin to AdelaideHow long should we allow to do the Stuart Highway? So do you have any suggestions, tips for us? Mobile phone coverage: Telstra reception is available all the way. Now youre really in the Northern Territory and on a great stretch of road. I will let you know how the trip went mid-July. Since we are not Australians and we never had such an experience (were mountains people, used to completely different lands) I ask you if you think this is a way that can be safely run by unexperienced people (unexperienced not about driving, but about the environment). I have no idea where Google is getting those extra km from! I will be driving diesel engine Range Rover Evoque.I have two questions 1. is diesel fuel available at all service stations/roadhouses? It seems like the only available car company who offer this is Hertz. My wife and I are currently traveling round this stunning country in a Ford Falcon Futura mk 2. You would try Wicked Campers they might be a better option. I did not stay overnight anywhere on the route. Also known as "Jim's place" to the locals, Jim Coterill has many Ive even broken down on this road in a wee little Barina I didnt need a sat phone to get help. Heading north, youll come to a number of small towns, such as: Youll pass the turnoffs for the Yorke Peninsula (Kadina/Wallaroo), Port Pirie and the Flinders Ranges along the way as well. Pleased we walked around Uluru early in the day. We would like end our tour in Darwin but Ive some doubts about the weather. Over the years we have assisted people who have found themselves in trouble from simple breakdowns to vehicle roll overs, Will be on our way again after covid [19] is finally beaten, cheers and keep safe from Eric and family 12/04/2020. I am planning for SLOW DOWN driving i.e. Alix. right on the junction of Stuart Hwy and the Oodnadatta Track. and its magnificent wetlands. If youre in a hurry, break up the trip with an overnight stop at Coober Pedy or one of the roadhouses or many, many free roadside rest stops along the way. Plan your NT adventure with these comprehensive maps covering towns, deserts, islands, national parks, tourist drives and 4WD tracks. Whichever route you choose, the Explorers Way takes you from the Thank You, Thank You. Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available for approx. The cheapest way to get from Marla to Alice Springs costs only $92, and the quickest way takes just 4 hours. On this part of the trip, you get a sense of complete and utter isolation some would say desolation. Absolutely! Detours from Kulgera: If you have a 4WD you can drive to Finke/Apatula, 148 km east of Kulgera, and then continue on the track along the old Ghan railway line north to Alice Springs.
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