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SEE THE BEST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA WITH ROAD TRIPS AND ITINERARIES

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. 

Road trips

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.

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.

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

We have done the leg work for you and curated a list of places you can hire a car, campervan or motorhome from for your road trip.

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.

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.

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.

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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