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SA top for self-drive holidays BECAUSE of its location, Adelaide is an easy starting or finishing point for self-drive itineraries to and from other Australian cities.Some of the most popular routes include the Explorer's Way from Darwin via Alice Springs, Melbourne to Adelaide via the Great Ocean Road, and across the Nullarbor Plain from Perth. Here are some suggested itineraries about getting to and around South Australia. Explorer's Way Approximately 3016km, or 1240 miles The Explorer's Way follows the route of John McDouall Stuart, one of Australia's most famous explorers. Following the Stuart Highway, the drive starts in Adelaide and winds it way through the South Australian Outback and the Red Centre to end in tropical Darwin in the north. The Explorer's Way experience can be enhanced with a tour from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island and from Darwin to the Tiwi Islands. It is possible to do this trip with a normal vehicle or campervan. However some of the interesting attractions off the highway are only accessible by four-wheel drive. Allow approximately 14 days to complete the full Adelaide to Darwin trip. There are two special-interest drive trails that branch out from the Explorer's Way. The Aboriginal Dreaming Trail in the Flinders Ranges gives an insight into the mythological tracks and song lines that criss-cross the region. The Dreaming Trail signs are in the form of replica rocks featuring traditional stories and carvings of Aboriginal people, and are located at Wilpena, Chambers Gorge, Nepabunna, Nepouie and Arkaroola. The Old Ghan Railway Heritage Trail covers the Flinders Ranges, the Oodnadatta Track and the Pichi Richi Railway telling the story of this pioneering railway. Signs are located on replica railway trolleys, and can be found in 16 key points along the route through the Flinders Ranges and along the Oodnadatta Track, in towns such as Quorn, Port Augusta, Parachilna and William Creek. The section between Pedirka and Alice Springs requires a 4WD. Melbourne to Adelaide Approximately 1000km, or 620 miles This coastal journey takes visitors from Melbourne to Adelaide via the spectacular Great Ocean Road, Limestone Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula. It is easy driving and offers a range of accommodation, good dining, wine tasting and seaside experiences. Allow at least three full days to complete this journey, but preferably four or five. Nullarbor Plain Approximately 3500km, or 2175 miles This trip brings you to Adelaide from the west coast of Australia via the Nullarbor Plain, the amazing coastline of the Eyre Peninsula and the beautiful wine region of the Clare Valley. Surf at some of Australia's most famous surf spots, swim with sea-lions, watch whales, taste fine wines and cross one of the country's most austere deserts, the Nullarbor Plain. Sydney to Adelaide Approximately 1700km, or 1050 miles There are three main options for the drive between Sydney and Adelaide. The first is via Australia's capital city Canberra, then along the Murray River. The second, more direct route is to stay north of the Murray River, travelling through Bathurst, Wagga Wagga and Griffith before following the river from Robinvale and then approaching Adelaide through the famous wine-producing Barossa region. The third is via the Outback; a journey of discovery and startling contrasts that includes the famous Outback mining town of Broken Hill. Nature, Sea & Vine Trail Approximately 600km, or 370 miles Explore the city of Adelaide and its charming neighbouring regions of the Fleurieu Peninsula, with its fantastic food, wine, coastal scenery, and Australia's wildlife island, Kangaroo Island - home to abundant native animals, spectacular coastline and delicious regional produce. Wine, Wildlife & Outback Trail Approximately 900km, or 560 miles This is a drive of spectacular contrasts, taking in the Flinders Ranges and the Barossa and Clare Valley wine regions. |
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