Kilometres of picture-perfect coast, rugged, otherworldly outback and lush rolling wine country await in South Australia. We've got just the right recipe for road tripping. Think jaw-dropping views in the Flinders Ranges, leisurely ocean drives along the Limestone Coast, lazing along the banks of the Murray River, sipping world-famous wine in the Barossa or chilling in culture-rich Adelaide. We've done the organising for you; all that's left to do is pack your bags, cue our ultimate road trip playlist and hit the road. Ready to start planning? Check out our dedicated Trip Planner tool that will help you build your own custom itinerary and an interactive map of your trip.
South Australia's road trips
Road trip to South Australia and explore our great state with one of our six iconic routes - or mix and match our curated guides to build your own journey. Start your Adelaide to Darwin road trip via the Explorers Way, drive from Perth to Adelaide along the Seafood Frontier, or road trip from Adelaide through South Australia's famed wine regions. There's a path for everyone.
Southern Ocean Drive
It's the South Australian highlights tour. Explore some of South Australia's best wine regions, pristine beaches and cosy towns. Use these guides to inform your coastal drive to Adelaide from Melbourne via Kangaroo Island or set off on an Adelaide to Mount Gambier road trip - stopping along the way to marvel at some of South Australia's best natural wonders.
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Mount Gambier to Robe
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Robe to Victor Harbor
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Victor Harbor to Kangaroo Island
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Kangaroo Island to McLaren Vale
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Limestone Coast Natural Wonders Bucket List
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A local's guide to Aldinga
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McLaren Vale foodie itinerary
Coastal Way
For those wanting long summer days and balmy nights, incredible scenery and seclusion. See some of the Coastal Way on a quick getaway trip from Adelaide or enjoy a taste of regional South Australia by finishing the full loop of the Yorke Peninsula.
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Port Wakefield to Edithburgh
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Edithburgh to Marion Bay
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Marion Bay to Moonta Bay
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Moonta Bay to Port Broughton
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Discover the Yorke Peninsula
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5 must-visit Yorke Peninsula beaches
Road trip maps
We have designed all-inclusive, downloadable maps for each of our six South Australian road trips. Each map includes a hit list of must-visit attractions and one-of-a-kind experiences unique to the region.
CAR, MOTORHOME AND CAMPER HIRE
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Seafood Frontier
Explore some of South Australia's most remote beaches and embark on a seafood safari with this Eyre Peninsula road trip. You can set off on an Adelaide to Port Lincoln drive, use these guides to inform your Perth to Adelaide road trip or complete the full journey.
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Whyalla to Port Lincoln
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Port Lincoln to Streaky Bay
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Streaky Bay to Head of Bight
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Top 5 beaches on the Eyre Peninsula
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How and where to camp on the Eyre Peninsula
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Eyre Peninsula itinerary
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The Eyre Peninsula couples getaway guide
Epicurean Way
Perfect if you are looking for weekend getaways in South Australia or the ultimate wine lovers adventure. Taste and sip your way through three of Australia's best wine regions - the Barossa, the Clare Valley and McLaren Vale. With a Barossa Valley itinerary, a McLaren Vale itinerary, and ideas for a Clare weekend break - it's easy to build your own journey or explore the full Epicurean Way.
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Willunga to Hahndorf
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Hahndorf to the Barossa
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The Barossa to Clare Valley
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Discover the best of the Adelaide Hills
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Discover the best of the Clare Valley
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Adelaide wineries and cellar doors
Mighty Murray Way
Embark on a Murray River road trip and discover the artery that flows from the Australian alps through the heart of South Australia, connecting the Victorian and New South Wales borders with South Australia. Use these guides to come up with your Murray River romantic getaway or bookmark the best distilleries and eateries to stop in at as you road trip to Adelaide from Sydney.
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Renmark to Loxton
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Loxton to Morgan
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Tailem Bend to Goolwa
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Morgan to Tailem Bend
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Discover the best of the Murray River, Lakes & Coorong
Explorers Way
Dare to set off on a true Aussie adventure in the outback with this Adelaide to Flinders Ranges road trip. Journey the full Explorers Way and be inspired by some of South Australia's untouched landscapes, or use these guides to form part of your Adelaide to Darwin road trip.
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Adelaide to Clare Valley
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Clare Valley to Wilpena Pound
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Wilpena Pound to Port Augusta
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Port Augusta to Coober Pedy
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The ultimate Flinders Ranges Itinerary
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Stories from the South | Outback Pilots
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Best Outback Experiences and Tours
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Flinders Ranges and Outback natural wonders bucket list
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Flinders Ranges and Outback driving