Drive to Adelaide for Gather Round

If you’ve got a week to spend on your AFL Gather Round road trip during Easter or school holidays, why not slow down and get off the beaten track. The best memories are made unhurried – when the playlist is pumping, fresh country air whips through the windows and little discoveries draw you off the highway. We suggest allowing 4–5 days for the scenic journey to Adelaide, with overnight stays in Mount Gambier, Robe (two nights) and Meningie. It gives you plenty of time to linger over the simple pleasures that appear when you least expect them along the way. 

Roll into Mount Gambier for a bite of their famous scrolls and then stop in at the World Heritage listed Naracoorte Caves (just an hour from both Robe and Mount Gambier). Marvel at the volcanic activity that shaped this region — from the craterous Blue Lake/Warwar and Mount Schank to the various sinkholes that reveal subterranean worlds. Head down to the coast for fresh caught seafood and let the salty ocean air act as your seasoning. Finally, truck on through to Langhorne Creek — a place where the vines meet the sea and river. 

As a convoy of cars rolls past — footy scarves fluttering — the kids start counting how many are wearing your colours. Suddenly, everyone on this footy pilgrimage feels like they’re on the same team. These are the moments you’ll remember long after the final siren. To make the most of your Gather Round road trip, you can follow the coast, where ocean air and seaside towns set the rhythm, or ease inland through the Coonawarra wine region, with vineyards, cellar doors and quiet country roads inviting you to slow down.

Short on time? The direct route will still get you to Adelaide with ease. 

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