Thks for ur trip plan. Cheers, Gary Facilities: In a town of Alice Springs' size you won't miss anything! Now I am so excited! Hi Amanda i just recently found out about this useful chat forum and as im planning to drive in a rent a car from pt Augusta to Darwin in September with a mate i would appreciate if you could provide me with some useful information. just wondering if there was much rubbish strewn along the side of the road when youve driven this stretch? But for the whole trip is that ok with my car? Established Glendambo came into existence when the main highway was realigned in 1982 which left Kingoonya 44 km off the main road. As you travel north, youre going to pass by some stunning salt lakes. Your grans Hyundai could do this road easily, so a Ford Falcon will have no troubles. Although you can drive from Port Augusta to Alice in one day, trust me when I say that its a very LOOOONG day! Enjoy your trip. make decisions! This will be a quick response as were packing for a long trip. Be VERY cautious when over taking roadtrains. Let us know if youre ever in Alice and well show you around and buy you an espresso martini! (Shouldve known!! The tourist route marketed as the Explorer's Way describes the entire journey from Adelaide to Darwin (3016 km). Facilities: Motel and camping facilities, drive-thru No, I dont recommend hiring a sat phone for this trip. right on the junction of Stuart Hwy and the Oodnadatta Track. vegetation. Thanks so much for the article. We really recommend breaking your journey at Coober Pedy and stopping here overnight (or longer). Second-guessed doing that, but too late now. The descriptions of the roadhouses is good information and I will surely use the dining delights that desert roadhouses are famous for. Your email address will not be published. The roadhouse offers Outback atmosphere, fuel, take-away food, How long does this section of the journey usually take? No sorry, thats the way the comments function on the website works and Im not able to do anything about it. The Distance Calculator can find distance between any two cities or locations available in The World Clock The distance is calculated in kilometers, miles and nautical miles, and the initial compass bearing/heading from the origin to the destination. and camping facilities. It is only me and my Autistic son doing this 10 week adventure. Also how much would it cost to travel by car from Adelaide to Alice Springs? BLOG You could try Wicked Campers, although be careful as they dont always allow people to drive on dirt roads. Need some advice from u, i fu can please, Hey, what a great and informative read! Otherwise, Britz but theyre VERY expensive, unless you can find a rental relocation. Facilities: Motel accommodation, camping, restaurant, fuel, small shop, public toilets, rest area. ALSO READ: Driving from Alice Springs to Uluru which describes in detail this section of the journey. Once a thriving railway town, Kingoonya became nearly a ghost town when the highway was relocated. My question is this my bike, using standard pump fuel, has around a 330 KM fuel range. Comments like yours make all the hours we put in with the website worthwhile. I havent looked it over yet. Our 4th oldest child is a yoga teacher! Hi Amanda! The base closed in 1999 and is empty now, and there is a track going out to it and a lookout. Select your units. You can also enter airport name or code from Northern Territory (Australia) in above fields. The Stuart Highway is sealed all the way just like it is here in Alice. I can recommend the basic, but clean motel rooms and the burgers in the big roadhouse. Start at the South Australian border and wind your way through an epic 4WD track that takes you across remote national parks and far-flung outback towns. There are powered and unpowered sites. This helped plan my ride last year to spectate at the Finke Desert Race and really helped my Adelaide to Alice ride. backpackers) is available at Woomera which is only 7 km away.Detours from Pimba: Leave the Stuart Highway at Pimba and explore Andamooka, an unique opal mining town, about 110 km east of the highway. Im wondering if we could get from Coober Pedy to Yulara in a motorhome in one day? Both I and my husband cannot get over how well you have put all this together so well! We do this trip around 4 times each year, and every time theres a little bit more Telstra reception. I am hoping to take my 2WD Golf up, Ive read everything youve written and I will heed all of your advice. Thanks for the detailed guide , Sending some gratitude to you for this guide. Kulgera is a small town only 19 km north of the border. Why rush if you have a motorhome? Choose from wide range of accommodation. Theres also powered and unpowered caravan and campsites. We want to book , Stuart Highway with conventional carIs it possible to drive Stuart Highway with a conventional car, like a station wagon, or do I need a 4wd? thank you for taking the time to put this together. This is AWESOME!!! Could I just ask about your opinion on the Darwin-Alice Springs road, is it somewhat comparable? You can actually get it for most of the way to Coober Pedy -thanks to the two big new mines (Prominent Hill and the other one whose name escapes me)- but it is a little patchy, so best not to rely on it there. You would try Wicked Campers they might be a better option. road. Could you give me an idea of cost and how long the trip would take? There is a roadhouse, Stuarts Well, which is roughly halfway along this stretch of the Stuart Highway, and the Outback Camel Farm is located next door. We have blown worn tyres (two within 15 min) driving on the Oodnadatta Track in January when it was 47 degrees. Allow at least a couple of days to do this journey and more if you want to stop and see other things along the way. I have no idea where Google is getting those extra km from! Im not sure where Ill be early August at this stage. Lina, I just wanted to say thank you for putting so much valuable info together! Theres also a few more hills. stop at the Stuarts Well Roadhouse to enjoy some real Australian Outback PARTNER WITH US In fact we are planning some night driving ( a few hours on some nights), but after reading your post I am rethinking now. Cheers Gary, I just want to say thanks so much for all the great advice and info on this blog. Ive stayed at Glendambo quite a few times over the years (most recently in January 2014). [5] Having travelled this road every year myself in the past twenty years or so your information is just as important today as ever was, As a health and emergency ambulance person I can agree very strongly with your safety tips, trip planning and preparation. So far have a 2-week NSW train pass route planned. Facilities: Wide range of budget accommodation, from cabins to bunkhouse and caravan/camping facilities. If you look over to your right, the hills youll see in the eastern distance are the Flinders Ranges. Is it necessary to have a petrol canister to do this journey? If you do not want to take the unsealed road/or can not as the road is closed, continue south on the Stuart Highway to Port Augusta instead. 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. $90 - $140. It will also display local time in each of the locations. But now I am much more careful ever since. These displaced Aboriginal people often spent decades trying to move back to their lands some, like many Pintupi people, ended up dying at places like Papunya, or walked out to create new settlements at Mt Liebig (Watiyawanu) and Kintore (Walungurru), never returning to their traditional lands. attractive in the early morning and late afternoon light. Heading north, youll come to a number of small towns, such as: Youll pass the turnoffs for the Yorke Peninsula (Kadina/Wallaroo), Port Pirie and the Flinders Ranges along the way as well. Its a good time to travel, but do keep in mind that it will be COLD. Any advice and guidance is highly appreciated. One of our daughters keeps on at me for another camping trip and visit to Alice still every year, great to catch up with friends in the Territory. Located 275km south of Alice Springs, Kulgera is the name of both a town and an ancient outcrop of granite rocks. The only good thing about this is that youll see a lot of Wedge-Tailed Eagles feeding off the poor kangaroos whove been killed. face the longest stretch without any facilities, 265 km. Once known as "The Track", the Stuart Highway was named after explorer John McDouall Stuart who discovered a route through Australia's inland on several excursions in the 1850s and 1860s. Just a small question, are the nights cold during those months? Erldunda is a great spot to stay for a night. There are times when Ive left Adelaide city, and it seemed to take me hours just to get out of the city and suburbs. This is the summary of the entire route from Adelaide to Alice Springs. You may wish to fill up your car at Glendambo if you have a small tank. Youve inspired me to drive up from Melbourne to see Uluru. Be warned: if youre planning on staying at Erldunda in June through to September, I STRONGLY suggest that you book your accommodation as it gets very busy here! You can also enter airport name or code from Australia in above fields. Mount Conner. Click here to read more about the city on top of Spencer Gulf. The pub at the roadhouse is the centre most pub in Australia. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner. Get ready for 3 days of adventure on this express roadtrip from Adelaide to Alic Head off to see some of Australia's famous sights between Adelaide and Alice Spr During this 3 day self-drive you will experience the highlights this roadtrip ha Let us help you find the perfect Australian Adventure! Id recommend trying the underground backpackers or budget accommodation at Radekas. Weve been asked many times would we write a guide to driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Just look for Port Wakefield Road and then stick to it. Is the Stuart Highway fully sealed from Adelaide to Alice Springs ?? My pleasure, Gill! Thank you so much for this invaluable resource! Janet and Max. Amanda, you gem! It would not be too hot to drive but hot weather places a little more strain on your vehicle. Are there any companies that you would recommend? SA, Australia and Alice Springs, NT, Australia? I hope this puts your mind at ease, Rama. Thanks, Mark! Im so glad youve found it helpful, Kerryalina. Would love a write up from Alice up have you written one or do you know of one. Thank you for your quick reply. How fortunate you all must be seeing it so often! In the evening, as the temperature cools down, try 'noodling for opals' and see if you get lucky! Given that weve travelled this road dozens of times, we really had no excuse for not writing this guide. Thanks for a great guide for this epic journey. Thank You, Thank You. The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 43h 52m and costs $390 - $750. Thanks for your detailed trip description, it has already proven handy in planning our trip. A small general store has basic groceries. . Thinking of the nights in a campervan and also the swimming holes we would want to explore. However theres a number of free camping places here as well. Want to see as much of the country as possible in our time. I do have Telstra already so that should suffice. Hi Amanda, Firstly, thank you so much for sharing your experience, knowledge, guide and advice on Road trip to Uluru/Alicesprings. Fuel is available at all roadhouses & towns on the list. Weve written about the great outback car hire rip off elsewhere on the site. We would like to try this route, renting a 4wd car and driving from Adelaide to Alice springs. Thanks a lot for all these informations! Woomera was established in 1947, for the Anglo-Australian Joint Project. 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. Dear Amanda, I am a bit concerned about the heat, will it be too hot to drive and visit Uluru during that time? While I realise you are now away if you do happen to read my post and are able to reply I would be very grateful, as I have just read to take 10 litres of water per person And wondering if this is only when camping? Youve also allayed my concerns about comfort stops, though I did cope with the Broome to Derby road trip on my own!! Stuart surveyed the region west of Lake Eyre on his second and Yes, there will be fuel stations open on Xmas Day in major centres. This drive takes you through Anna Creek Station; thelargest cattle station in the world. If we will drive along the mainroad, do you foresee possible dangers or is it a quite, easy long drive and we must just care about fuel and water? On this route you'll also have access to Chambers Pillar, Back to the Stuart Highway, from Glendambo to Coober Pedy you'll I hope not many people are as stupid as I had been. Thanks for getting in touch. with shimmering salt lakes on the horizon, or sometimes, close to the Ending in Brisbane. Hope you enjoy your adventure. Wish us luck!! is at the entrance of Alice Springs, nestled at the base of the Cadney Homestead is a small roadhouse with typical Outback flair. Thanks so much for all the hardwork that went into this invaluable travel guides to an Oz icon highway. I am planning for SLOW DOWN driving i.e. Its VERY hot up here at the moment, so make sure your air con is working. This is a very long After not quite an hour, youll reach Glendambo, a tiny little settlement just off the Stuart Highway. Thanks to this site for giving me confidence for the journey. Facilities: 47 motel rooms, backpacker accommodation, swimming pool, dining room, shop and fuel. Travel. Would you recommend it solely for this drive? No worries, thank you and were glad you had a great time! I did not stay overnight anywhere on the route. This is also the BACK WAY to Uluru the way you go if youd like an adventure and want some dirt. There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Alice Springs by taxi, car, shuttle or towncar. We followed your plan & recommendations & had a great time. Alice Springs? The information in this site is of course valuable for fueling stops on the way and I thank the authors for the trouble taken to publish all the nitty gritty stuff as well, which I reckon can be the most important on any trip. You have helped us decide our travel plans. Now you are on what we think of as the home straight. The ultimate Outback adventure. Thank you. Driving north from South Australia, take the Stuart Highway from Adelaide through Coober Pedy into the Northern Territory. Northern Territory (Australia) Driving Distance Calculator, calculates the Distance and Driving Directions between two addresses, places, cities, villages, towns or airports in Northern Territory (Australia). Thanks Christine. I got my Kia Carnival serviced before we left, packed the boot with water, and planned our stops and accommodation. 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. 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. | Accommodation (hotel, caravan park and Amanda and Gary. Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is available for approx. 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 This will mean that all or most activities should be done early in the morning. You can Amanda is an adventurer, archaeologist & anthropologist. performance might sound a bit strange for your ears. Hi, in 1969. Thanks so much for all the information you have posted. Will be in touch! There is almost complete coverage from Port Augusta to Coober Pedy nowadays, with coverage also at Glendambo, Erldunda and of course, Uluru. Thank you so much It is about 8 hours drive from Melbourne to Adelaide, plus it will take you about 15 hours from Adelaide to Alice Springs and then about the same from Alice Springs to Darwin and this allows for only fuel stops. Tickets cost $170 - $320 and the journey takes 15h 40m. The campground is free, firewood provided free, but the caravan park is cheap and much closer to the pub and has hot showers. Stroll along Todd Mall, explore the first hospital (Adelaide House). The main attraction are stunning red sandstone cliffs with Distance: 2,884 km's; Total Driving Time: 36 hours, . Of course, there are also plenty of shops and galleries with Aboriginal art. Fuel & food available: Marla and Kulgera. We are a family of four, 7 and 10year old. Greyhound Australia operates a bus from Port Augusta to Alice Springs once daily. It is located 275 kilometers south of Alice Springs and 21 kilometers north of the South Australian border making Kulgera Roadhouse the southernmost permanent settlement and Pub in the Northern Territory. We were carrying two spares, so we were lucky! Distance from Alice Springs to other cities. There is often a lot of roadkill (dead kangaroos and emus etc) on the road. The township is on Aboriginal lands, so you need a permit from the police station at Marla if you want to visit. Thank you for your grwat write up on such a beautiful part of Australia . So do you have any suggestions, tips for us? Thankyou. the red centre. 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. In June 2014, I drove from Alice Springs to Port Pirie in one day and then back to Alice Springs after staying a day in Port Pirie. We had to drive straight back from Alice and I thought the Stuart Highway would be long and boring but it certainly wasnt. reach Coober Pedy. Each time I think of the night drive in desolate landscape, it makes me feel incredibly stupid and send shudders down my spine, especially when I was accompanied by my wife and my toddler daughter. I have never tried, but dirt road should be fine but on sand dunes could be an issue. Im planning to ride from Melbourne to ulura. That will depend on the size of your fuel tank. Tonight enjoy a night sleeping underground tonight; just like the locals do! We would like end our tour in Darwin but Ive some doubts about the weather. ? So helpful. What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Birdsville? Ive been looking at other pages on your site, and elsewhere on the internet, about the roads between Cairns and Uluru/Alice Springs. In the NT, you'll drive through the major centres of Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine before arriving in Darwin. Does it work where there is no phone signals? Theres a sense of anticipation building because just twenty kilometres from Kulgerayoull come to the somewhat monolithic border crossing between the Northern Territory (NT) and South Australia. Hello I dont have seat belts or all the mod cons so I am always aware of the need to see to my own safety traveling the way our forefathers did outback. Amanda, thanks for sharing such a comprehensive guide to driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs. Would like to know, is summer okay to drive to The road distance is 454.4 km. Youve got an easy 20km trip until you come to Kulgera Roadhouse, which bills itself as the first and last pub in the Territory. I would be greatly appreciated if you could enlighten me if there are any options that you would recommend as i really want to driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock then take a cheap flight from Ayers Rock back to Sydney after that. Here's the quick answer if you have friends taking shifts as driver so that you can make the entire trip by car without stopping. Your blog is excellent source with comprehensive coverage to plan the trip. Distance: 235kmDriving time: 2 hours 50 minutes*If you haven't taken the Oodnadatta Track route from Coober Pedy, you have a short drive from Port Augusta today also. Driving to Uluru? Discover Kakadu, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal art & more. We planned with a group of about 8 people to go to Uluru from Melbourne. I need to know all watering holes and . There are cabins at the pub but somewhat rustic and a shared bathroom. Jenny, Hi Amanda and Gary, great issue and info on road trip to Alice Springs. Now I know hows condition of road from Alice to Adelaide. Continuing on the Stuart Highway, you'll reach Alice then. There are no towns. Wed really appreciate it if you SHARED this post on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter if youve found it useful. You will TRULY experience the outback deeply and more authentically than if you rush. How long does it take to get from Alice Springs to Birdsville? cheers Gary, Your email address will not be published. It won't take long until the country becomes fairly flat Thanks Hi Amanda, Best Time of the Year. Beware of animals on the road kangaroos, camels, emus and cattle. I was recently contacted by a concerned father from overseas after he had not had any contact from his daughter and friends who were driving from Darwin to Uluru. Fly direct to Darwin, Alice Springs and Uluru from most capital cities. | I hired a sat nav just in case and hope not to have to use it. Whilst youll be driving on the Stuart Highway an excellent and mainly straight road, youre driving in the Australian outback for most of this journey, youll need to do a few simple things to stay safe: If youre worried about breaking down, please read MY experience of breaking down on this road as a solo woman traveller. May to October 2nd to 13th September 2018, my trip info and photos on the link above There are different access zones and occasional road closures, click here to see the zones. Can you help me by providing me some information ? Yes, ladies this means YOU, too, Make sure you understand the nature of this drive: VERY long stretches of road with no facilities and sometimes, not much to look at except endless horizon, Leave Adelaide mid-to-late morning and plan to get to Port Augusta (300km), Drive to Coober Pedy (537km) the next day, Stay 2 nights in Coober Pedy theres A LOT to see & do there, Drive to Alice Springs (684km) or Uluru (680km approx) the following day, Port Wakefield itself (has a REALLY good bakery), Lochiel (check the big, dry lake for the Loch Ness Monster), Warnertown (slow down here the police like to catch people speeding), The Ernest Giles Road, which is the 4WD-recommended road to Kings Canyon. There is a second longer dirt road that leads back to the Highway, the pub will point that out if you ask. Is it the good car to go ahead for this drive. There are also budget style donga rooms, showers and a large camp kitchen area. Thanks so much for this post! Its not. Over the years we have assisted people who have found themselves in trouble from simple breakdowns to vehicle roll overs, Will be on our way again after covid [19] is finally beaten, cheers and keep safe from Eric and family 12/04/2020. As a rule, if you are worried, fill up your fuel tank at EVERY opportunity and youll be fine. Happy and safe travels That's a reason to stop for a drink, isn't it? The distance between cities of South Australia (Australia) is calculated in kilometers (kms), miles and nautical miles. I will be driving diesel engine Range Rover Evoque.I have two questions 1. is diesel fuel available at all service stations/roadhouses? Free roadside campsites: Check them out on Wikicamps. Length: 1202 km (South Australia Border to Alice Springs: 294 km) Northern Terminus: Carpentaria Highway (NR1) at Daly Waters Southern Terminus: SA Border, 20 km south of Kulgera Roadhouse Miscellaneous: Continues as A1 (Stuart Highway) to Darwin and continues as A87 in South Australia Thanks for your kind words its an epic post (like many of our posts tend to be), Im just a little shame-jobbed that its taken me so long to get this one up here. If youre not in a hurry, then my advice is to break the trip and spend a couple of days in and around Coober Pedy. Distances shown are from one place to the next, e.g. Can I suggest instead of Glendambo that people stay at Kingoonya. Thanks. 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. Read more. opal capital of Australia. What an interesting read, i read from start to end and was enthralled to say the least thank you. This will display the dropdown with suggested places in Northern Territory (Australia); Select the desired Address /Place /City /Village /Town /Airport from both the dropdown lists. We are travelling to Alice from Sydney in a couple of weeks. [11] [12] By then, the NAR had closed, in June 1976, following the closure of the iron ore mine at Frances Creek. I am planning to make this drive when I come to Australia for the Grand Prix in March. We are planning to start around second week of November and reaching Uluru around late November. One time it was an Indian family from Melbourne who helped me! Your help and advise will be greatly appreciated. Springs in two hours / 200 km. Theres also a toilet, water, tables & chairs, some good information signs and a geocache. (Please note that cost of fuel per litre can change and is anestimate only). All your tips and descriptions were so very useful and entertaining. Hoping to get to finally do our road trip in the coming weeksfingers crossed! Estimated Fuel Cost: $250-$300 depending on vehicle and whether youre towing. . Distance: 1,256 kilometres (781 miles) Transport: car Nearest major city: Perth and Adelaide Price: $ Nullarbor means "no trees" in Latin, but in reality, the Nullarbor is covered with bluebush and mulga scrub, and even wildflowers after rain. Thanks in advance! Pleased we walked around Uluru early in the day. accommodation, both underground and above ground. when we do it will be in mid April and possibly for a week, maybe two. If you have a little extra time at hand, you can also use the Main North Road Thanks again for writing this , Hi Amanda, Is it better to fly back from Ayers Rock? Absolutely magic. Sounds like you saw plenty of wildlife, and the Eagles are always special to see.
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