Now you are on what we think of as the home straight. Distance in miles gives you the mileage between cities by this Northern Territory (Australia) mileage calculator. :) Is there a way?It would be great if youd have this page as a PDF is the same info in that book? We are not intending on driving at night, and taking our time 7-8 days to complete the drive. If you are planning to travel via the Red Centre Way (also known as the Mereenie Loop), then you will need a 4WD. We are planning to start around second week of November and reaching Uluru around late November. and camping facilities. I aslo loved your town. We are travelling to Alice from Sydney in a couple of weeks. Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Alice Springs to Adelaide twice daily. I really think you should have allowed more time for an approximate 3730km trip. 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 descriptions of the roadhouses is good information and I will surely use the dining delights that desert roadhouses are famous for. We are planning approximately 10,000km over a period of 18 to 20 days. The main attraction are stunning red sandstone cliffs with You could also go from Roxby Downs along the Borefield Track and then join the Oodnadatta Track and head up to Alice Springs that way. The highway continues 508 km (316 mi) south into Alice Springs passing the Plenty Highway. as a worker's camp for the Transcontinental Railway in the early 20th We are just back from our two week trip from Melbourne to Alice and back again, and what I learned here in preparation was invaluable. If you feel like catching up when you get to Alice, let me know send me an email via the contact us form on the website. Happy to catch up for a coffee or drink to welcome you to Alice. Comments like yours make all the hours we put in with the website worthwhile. From Alice-springs to the South Pole, it is 4,580.59 mi (7,371.74 km) in the north. MacDonnell Ranges. You will need a lot of room to overtake safely. Hi Amanda, I am planning to drive from Sydney to Alice Spring, Uluru and back to Sydney in Late April next year. From Coober Pedy, you head north once more, passing lots of mullock heaps, and traversing some low, barren hills. Namaste ? I have read your experience described here atleast 20 times till now. Pimba itself is pretty ugly to look at a ramshackle collection of dilapidated houses with scarcely a tree in sight. So went with our route. Yes, the Stuart Highway is most definitely sealed all the way from Adelaide to Darwin and has been sealed for several decades. November is likely to be warm to hot, say mid 30s at least. My boyfriend and I are from Singapore and will be using this guide for our trip as 1st time road-trippers! The roadhouse is the most visible feature in town. Hi Amanda. Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Adelaide? and its magnificent wetlands. The mobile phone coverage on the Stuart Highway/Lasseter Highway is all Telstra (patchy) and Optus in Cadney and Kulgera roadhouses. Discover Kakadu, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal art & more. This distance and driving directions will also be displayed on an interactive map labeled as Distance Map and Driving Directions South Australia (Australia). Be VERY cautious when over taking roadtrains. Take some photos. You can also reach the Oodnadatta Track from Cadney via the painted desert. rainbow-like bands of coloured rocks. We will be driving with Kluger and will make sure that I will get it serviced before starting. 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? when we do it will be in mid April and possibly for a week, maybe two. I have no idea where Google is getting those extra km from! You may wish to fill up your car at Glendambo if you have a small tank. Facilities: Hotel/motel with bar & bottle-shop, 60 air-conditioned motel units. Hi Amanda! Ive broken down on the Stuart Highway ALONE and Ive been helped by passers-by. Ive done 1000 km day rides before heading East from Adelaide, but there are lots of large chain service stations. Your help and advise will be greatly appreciated. Facilities: Coober Pedy has a wide range of PRIVACY POLICY, Copyright 2010-2021| Design by Amanda | Theme by Themesindep, 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. THE PLACE TO BE FOR ALL YOUR ADVENTURES IN AUSTRALIA. https://adelaidetoalicesprings.blogspot.com/ And yes my wife would be driving as well. | Although this is not the real Australian Outback, South Australia's My brother-in-law and his friends are arriving from India for a Great Australian Road Trip. Great information. It is so informative and detailed I especially love the things to look out for portion for each town. My maternal grandmother taught yoga until she was 80 (shes now 96) so it could be in my genes. car and stretch your legs. The husband and I did it in mid October this year and loved every minute of it including flies and heat. Squeeze in one more hike/walk to a lookout in the morning and then get ready for your final day on the road as you head to your final destination; Adelaide. The ultimate Outback adventure. Ive stayed at Glendambo quite a few times over the years (most recently in January 2014). At Kulgera, youll find reasonable meals, a bar, a grassed campground, motel, cabin and backpackers accommodation here. My only comment is we didnt know about the dingos at Kings Canyon and they stole our dinner! The colours of the hills are marvellous The campground is free, firewood provided free, but the caravan park is cheap and much closer to the pub and has hot showers. Alice Springs? Thanks again for writing this , Hi Amanda, If you happen to know Gold Coast, don't forget to help other . The first part of the drive is through low, undulating hills, with lots of scrub around you. Hi Lauren, it depends on the vehicle you are driving but around the $150-200 mark. South pole: 4,580.59 mi (7,371.74 km) How far is it from Alice-springs to the South Pole? I was slightly hesitant about the drive until I read your site. Im hoping that you could update us on the ever changing cell phone coverage. The Coober Pedy to Alice Springs drive in Australia is 688km long. 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. Launch map view Distance: 1329.4 km Duration: 2h 48m What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia? Simply fill up at Glendambo and you should have plenty of fuel to get to Coober Pedy. which is more scenic, and invites you to explore picturesque Clare and Oak. Great information thank you, has helped plan our trip. I am very excited about this trip and will share my experience upon completion of our road trip. On this route you'll also have access to Chambers Pillar, How can I prepare for this possibility? Brilliant information. You can also enter airport name or code from Australia in above fields. in 1969. Thanks Christine. Is Toyota Yaris seden ok for that trip. Facilities: Motel and camping facilities, drive-thru Theres enough to see around Roxby, Andamooka and Woomera to keep you busy for a day or so. Read our, The Hugh River Stock Route, which leads to Oak Valley Campground, Titjikala, the Old Ghan Track and. Happy and safe travels Choose convenient units: miles, kilometres for driving distance. Australian Outback. Cheers Gary, I just want to say thanks so much for all the great advice and info on this blog. thank you for taking the time to write about this trip in such detail. Say goodbye to the Northern Territory today as you head over the NT/SA border into South Australia. On route to Erldunda Roadhouse stop off at Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve, just 100km south of Alice Springs, to enjoy the sandstone bluffs and rock formations. 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. (Shouldve known!! The backpackers rooms, which are in dongas, may be a little dingy for some but they are cheap and warm. SITE MAP This is the longest stretch on the entire journey. My partner has limited knowledge of driving in the Outback so this is just what I needed to warn him about trying to drive too far in a day. CONTACT You can stop at the Kulgera, Erldunda and Stuarts Well roadhouses on the way. Distance: 255km Driving time: 3 hours. Uluru is a must-see. Fuel & food available: Coober Pedy & Cadney Park, Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available until approx. Day 2 - Erldunda Roadhouse to Coober Pedy. This is the summary of the entire route from Adelaide to Alice Springs. I need to know all watering holes and . Im currently in South Australia, but if Im back in Alice, Ill send you an email. We cant decide! We are looking at doing this drive in a Ford Fairlane Ghia (Auto Sedan) in September 2018 (2 adults, and a girl aged 16, and boy aged 12) whats your thoughts ?? You can also enter airport name or code from Northern Territory (Australia) in above fields. This is going to be a big help I feel. Enjoy your travels. For me, this is always the most boring part of the journey. This is probably Australias most iconic roadtrip especially if you add in a side trip to Uluru-Kata Tjuta. Youve got an easy 20km trip until you come to Kulgera Roadhouse, which bills itself as the first and last pub in the Territory. Such a good info at one place. Hi Amanda, great article. Thats great Amanda. with shimmering salt lakes on the horizon, or sometimes, close to the Woomera was established in 1947, for the Anglo-Australian Joint Project. 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. Would I do it again? We were totally alone. All the best, Alice Springs lies on the intermittent Todd River and the Stuart Highway, 1,028 road miles (1,654 km) north of Adelaide and 954 miles (1,535 km) south of Darwin. Hi Max, the car is ok but you have not allowed very much time for this journey! My tip is to take a break and grab some photos at Lake Hart (you can camp here, too). Every now and then you'll see low ranges on the horizon. It's a straight slog up the Stuart Highway from the last roadhouse . This is AWESOME!!! If I need any further advice, would you mind if I contact you directly. Fuel & food available: Marla and Kulgera. Port Augusta - population ~15,250 is on the edge of the South I have to reach Darwin by 28th March. My biggest concern is how hot will it be and what effect will this have on tyres. Thanks so much for all the hardwork that went into this invaluable travel guides to an Oz icon highway. If you're driving southwards from Alice Learn about Alice Springs' plants, animals and landscapes at the Alice Springs Desert Park or the Reptile Centre. There are no towns. People said we were too old (we are in our 70s) to travel the Oodnadatta track and camp but thanks to you we did it and absolutely loved it. The turn off to the Prominent Hill mine (not open to the public), the Adelaide to Darwin railway overpass and the little piles of mining rubble from opal mines (called mullock heaps) as you start to get closer to Coober Pedy are the only real things to look at. Having done this trip both together and solo, we have the following recommendations: Ideally, this trip is done at a leisurely pace, over 3 or 4 days. Port Wakefield Road is the quickest route from Adelaide to Port Augusta as it bypasses all the small country towns. Drive through Port Augusta and look for the signs to Alice Springs and Darwin (go across the big bridge, and up a slight hill). Its about 11-12 hours of driving in total. Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge Distance 140km - Driving Time 2 hours After making a quick breakfast in our camper, we headed in to Alice Springs to grab a quick coffee and have a stroll around the town centre. My apologies for as asking so many questions but I think it is worth it as I am travelling this long for the very first time in my life and with my talkative wife. Have you ever driven to or from Cairns and do you know whether this route is also sealed and possible in a 2WD camper? After the dog fence, you travel through some very large cattle stations, so keep an eye out for wandering cows. This was VERY helpful and now the journey seems so much less overwhelming. Thanks so much for your kind comments and Im thrilled that youve found our site useful. . Weve never blown a tyre on the Stuart Highway. Thank you! Bring warm clothes as well as some shorts/t-shirts. Otherwise, Britz but theyre VERY expensive, unless you can find a rental relocation. Click here to read more about the city on top of Spencer Gulf. It will make you cry with bittersweet tears. 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. Beware of animals on the road kangaroos, camels, emus and cattle. From Kingoonya a track goes south to the Mount Ive Cairns for the Reef is also a must. Read more. You can read my story here: . We are leaving in 4 weeks from Melbourne to Alice and of course Ayers Rock. The FABULOUS secret national park Owen Springs. Were thinking now maybe air to major cities & then car rentals to interior/outback options. I am adding one more day to my journey, so it will be 8-10 hrs drive everyday. stop at the Stuarts Well Roadhouse to enjoy some real Australian Outback We plan to go to Perth Esperance via Alice springs and Uluru The facilities are clean and well cared for. A good place if you want As you travel north, youre going to pass by some stunning salt lakes. (Please note that cost of fuel per litre can change and is anestimate only). Best Time of the Year. We would like to try this route, renting a 4wd car and driving from Adelaide to Alice springs. Hi Annette, Im assuming you mean bottle LPG gas cylinders, not LPG for vehicles. Would like to know, is summer okay to drive to 20km north of Erldunda, then there is NOTHING until about 40km south of Alice Springs. drinks and dinner daily. How long does this section of the journey usually take? Official visitor information. Cadney Park itself is neat, tidy little roadhouse. and which are the most dangerous spots for active wildlife?Also are there any other dangers to be aware of along this route? That's a reason to stop for a drink, isn't it? The Roadhouse has a very large motel-style accommodation area, and a camping/caravan ground at the rear. There is also a fuel station and general store. Any thoughts on whether it is better to do Kings Canyon then head to Uluru then Alice Springs or go to Uluru, then Kings Canyon and onto Alice Springs? However must say Coober Pedy was not our thing! Tickets cost $65 . Weather forecast can be displayed in F or C. Im not sure where Ill be early August at this stage. Lastly Melbourne. Any thing in specifics I have to take care of. 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! Im planning to drive Alice Springs down to Melbourne in December and Im starting to have a look around for some good guides and tips. Regarding water, I strongly recommend carrying 10-20 litres no matter where youre travelling in the outback, even if youre not camping. What a great read and wealth of information! These guys are sometimes 55 metres long. Its a good time to travel, but do keep in mind that it will be COLD. also known as Arckaringa Hills, is very worthwhile. Free roadside campsites: Wikicamps shows you EVERY free & secret campsite. I woiuld be using the TOM TOM GPS as well. Back here now to plan 2019 ride. It would not be too hot to drive but hot weather places a little more strain on your vehicle. Stop and get out of your car every 2 hours. me and my wife will be in Australia in december. :) There are tables, water, toilets and an 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 The total distance to Darwin is 2711 km. Hi Amanda, Now trying to see what/where next. Is it better to fly back from Ayers Rock? My daughter and I are heading off tomorrow and I feel so lucky reading your insights today. Really glad to hear you enjoyed your adventure and its given you a taste of the outback and the confidence to do so again. We are renting a Toyota RAV4. Now youre really in the Northern Territory and on a great stretch of road. SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia? McDouall Stuart was the first European who saw this landmark in 1860. Absolutely magic. Alice Springs offers heaps of attractions to its visitors, too many to list them all in this place. It is There are very few trees the vegetation is predominately bluebush and saltbush- and until you start to see the mullock heaps coming into Coober Pedy, very little to look at. Thank you for your beautiful site! 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). Expect a Coober Pedy to Alice Springs driving time of 7h8m, with very few Stuart Highway road trip attractions on the way. Much appreciated, if so. Do you plan to travel to, or within Australia? Can you please guide. 2. From Roxby Downs, the Borefield road connects with the famous Oodnadatta Track.
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