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All the best, Along the way, explore Coober Pedy, the Thanks for giving us this comprehensive guide to driving Alice to Adelaide and Uluru, the information you have provided will undoubtedly ensure anyone heading your advice and safety trips will have a most enjoyable trip, I am so looking forward to mine. 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 rocks are especially 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). Once a thriving railway town, Kingoonya became nearly a ghost town when the highway was relocated. 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! Carry basic tools & spare parts (fanbelts, spare tyres, radiator hoses, fuses) with you. Erldunda is the turnoff to Uluru Ayers Rock, so if youre heading that way along the Lasseter Highway, please read THIS ITINERARY for another detailed trip description. Erldunda is a great spot to stay for a night. The best way to get from Alice Springs to Sydney without a car is to bus which takes 43h 52m and costs $390 - $750. Its everything you imagine: freedom, a sense of isolation, intense personal reflection, wildlife, vast horizons and blue sky, quirky outback towns, roadhouses and characters. Marla marks the northern end of the Oodnadatta Track, and is also the turn off to Mintabie a tiny opal-mining town east of the Stuart Highway. Every now and then you'll see low ranges on the horizon. This is a fairly short stretch of the journey, with the prize of mobile phone coverage and a small supermarket at Marla. Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is available for approx. We did it all the time when our kids were small family in Adelaide & country NSW. I would love to hear some tips from you re our proposed road trip. 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. 20km radius around Marla. Alice Springs & Surrounds Kimberley & Top End via Gibb River Rd. Alice-springs is 1,637.34 mi (2,635.04 km) south of the equator, so it is located in the southern hemisphere. $11,640 - $12,880. My question is this my bike, using standard pump fuel, has around a 330 KM fuel range. Take some photos. Further up (past Coober Pedy), youll sometimes see old cars which have broken down that usually belong to Aboriginal people who cant afford to have them fixed up many times these cars are trashed by other people. The mobile phone coverage on the Stuart Highway/Lasseter Highway is all Telstra (patchy) and Optus in Cadney and Kulgera roadhouses. We drive to and from Alice to Adelaide or to our second home in outback South Australia every summer. I will scamper off the road if possible to avoid risk to myself and to my little car called Rita. We are still sussing out accommodation at several places. Distance: 490kmDriving time: 5 hours 40 minutes. My maternal grandmother taught yoga until she was 80 (shes now 96) so it could be in my genes. If you are only planning to travel on the Lasseter Highway and Stuart Highway, these are excellent bitumen highways, and you wont need a 4WD. Is Toyota Yaris seden ok for that trip. Now I am so excited! Dear Amanda, Ive done 1000 km day rides before heading East from Adelaide, but there are lots of large chain service stations. I havent looked it over yet. So glad to know we were helpful, Hi Amanda, It's an area worth to stay a couple of days. This is the longest stretch on the entire journey. All your tips and descriptions were so very useful and entertaining. We stopped overnight in Adelaide and Coober Pedy both waysusing Airbnb and motels Im not a camper, sorry! This is an exceptional guide, thank you for taking the time to put it together and share it so generously. Your advice on night driving in that area is NOTED. A detailed guide on driving from Alice Springs to Adelaide via Ayers Rock / Uluru Kata-Tjuta & King's Canyon. Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available until approx. We say this to you: SLOW DOWN. It would not be too hot to drive but hot weather places a little more strain on your vehicle. 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. We are travelling to Alice from Sydney in a couple of weeks. 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. Cheers, Jac. I recently got a job in Alice and thinking to move there with my wife, 3 yrs old son and 4 months old daughteer. There are cabins at the pub but somewhat rustic and a shared bathroom. Travel. Is this the right time and weather conditions? ? Not long before you reach Pimba and if youre observant- look out to the left (west) and you might spot the remains of Nurrungar a joint US-Australian spy base. 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. I did not know the dangers of night driving back then, yet I did not see any animals on road (If I had, I wouldnt have been around to tell the tale anyways). Theres a few interesting sandstone rock formations near the roads along the way, and a few dry creeks. 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 Head just out of town to cuddle a baby kangaroo at the Kangaroo Sanctuary. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); HOME Also how much would it cost to travel by car from Adelaide to Alice Springs? Construction of the current 828 km (515 mi) kilometre line from Tarcoola to Alice Springs began in April 1975, opening in October 1980. It seems like the only available car company who offer this is Hertz. stop at the Stuarts Well Roadhouse to enjoy some real Australian Outback Mobile phone coverage: Telstra reception is available all the way. drink at the happy hour. Best Time of the Year. Definitely. 2. Driving to Uluru? Click here to read more about the city on top of Spencer Gulf. Whichever route you choose, the Explorers Way takes you from the in 1969. We planned with a group of about 8 people to go to Uluru from Melbourne. 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. My only comment is we didnt know about the dingos at Kings Canyon and they stole our dinner! Unless theres been reasonable rainfall, these creeks will always have no water in them. Hi Amanda, great article. The distance between Alice Springs and Sydney is 2027 km. I did not stay overnight anywhere on the route. The Roadhouse has a very large motel-style accommodation area, and a camping/caravan ground at the rear. Thanks so much for your reply and your facebook post. parts. vegetation. You start to see many more acacia shrubs and eventually our beloved outback Mulga trees (very good firewood when its dry). 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. The camping and caravan area has trees for shade, and a BBQ you come from the north and want to go to the Gawler Ranges or the Eyre Im so looking forward to my trip next May! Im wondering if we could get from Coober Pedy to Yulara in a motorhome in one day? Namaste ? Highway. The food is better. There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Alice Springs by taxi, car, shuttle or towncar. You can refill LPG gas cylinders at all major centres: Port Augusta, Coober Pedy, Yulara, Kings Canyon, and of course, there are numerous places to refill in Alice Springs. We were going to cut out Alice, Coober Pedy, and Uluru but thanks to you, we are definitely going to do it, even though we will be back tracking. There's a road to William Creek, If you are planning to travel via the Red Centre Way (also known as the Mereenie Loop), then you will need a 4WD. Ive just been reading up on Coober pedy as Ill be stopping there today yesterday was a pleasant 24 degrees in glendambo but Im expecting a hotter day today. accessible by conventional cars. We could have flown but I have lived here for over 40 years and had never seen the outback so we decided to drive. Yes the nights are quite chilly in July and upto mid-August. The pub has way more outback/bush atmosphere than Glendambo (Ive spent weeks at Glendambo, trust me on this), including hot outdoor fires in the cooler months (you might have to ask John to light one if numbers are low). So, here it is, our: Ultimate Guide to Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs. 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. Thanks so much for the article. That will depend on the size of your fuel tank. About 1km over the border is the Victory Downs/Mulga Park Road. I am very excited about this trip and will share my experience upon completion of our road trip. caravan sites. It will be great when Uluru is closed to climbers it certainly means there are lots of people on the road at present. wineries in the Clare Valley, Gladstone, Melrose and Wilmington. Situated on the corner Cheers. The route is well signposted if youre heading north out of the city centre. Springs or Yulara, the South Australian welcome sign is by far bigger. In around two hours, youll be knocking back an ale or a cider in Alice our home town! We are planning approximately 10,000km over a period of 18 to 20 days. Pleased we walked around Uluru early in the day. Great information, this looks so well-done!!!!!!! My only concern was phone coverage. I hope not many people are as stupid as I had been. Think the temperatures ranged from 25 [Adelaide] to 40 and were surprised how well we coped both being in our 60s and from NZ. What an interesting read, i read from start to end and was enthralled to say the least thank you. Hi there, the driving times are worked out approximately on 100kph so given this distance is a little over 700km, yes, it is possible. SITE MAP Fuel & food available: Marla and Kulgera. Don't forget to That's a reason to stop for a drink, isn't it? Roadtrains travelling at night and around dawn and dusk, collide with kangaroos and as you might expect, poor Skippy doesnt stand a chance. 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. Your tips around stops and phone coverage are great as Ive been able to let family know, and as we are travelling with a toddler, we know how long to keep him occupied between stops You may wish to fill up your car at Glendambo if you have a small tank. Thanks a lot for all these informations! third excursion which became later the route for the Overland Telegraph, noon it is worth to do the detour. Theres also powered and unpowered caravan and campsites. The Stuart Highway continues through flat landscapes with little The journeys took me 17 hours per limb, with 4 hours of night time drive each way (Glendambo to Port Pirie onwards and Marla to Alice Springs on return). 1. Do you think this is should be done during the winter months or would you recommend breaking the journey into two? Enjoy a dip in a natural hot tub atCoward Springsand a beer at the historic Marree Hotel. even make a detour to the Flinders Ranges before you go on the long But for a real trip, there can be plenty of differences so go ahead and check the reverse directions to get the distance from Alice Springs to Gold Coast, or go to the main page to calculate the distance between cities. We enjoyed Alice Springs so much on our first trip that we stayed and worked there until our kids finished schooling. Thanks so much for all the information you have posted. Have your car serviced before you go. So here are just a few of my favourites: Historical places fascinate me a lot, you'll find plenty of them in Alice. Theres also a few more hills. Cheers. Your answers would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Richard. Only have our plane travel to Aus. If you have a little extra time at hand, you can also use the Main North Road Learn how to change a tyre. When you are ready to hit the road, head east towards William Creek (if you are interested in a flight over Lake Eyrethey depart here or Coober Pedy), and then join the iconicOodnadatta Track. You can also enter airport name or code from Australia in above fields. N. Hi Amanda! Distance: 255km Driving time: 3 hours. From Pimba, youre travelling through some interesting country, dotted with salt lakes and the occasional lookout stop that just begs a photo. Would you think that you could keep to your driving itinerary in a motorhome or towing a van? Also is it safe to camp? I plan to travel , Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers RockHey mate, we are driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock. Thanks so much for all the hardwork that went into this invaluable travel guides to an Oz icon highway. Ive even broken down on this road in a wee little Barina I didnt need a sat phone to get help. As you leave Port Augusta, enjoy the panorama of the Flinders Ranges I cant wait to go now haha, I love Australia and Im sure our 5yr old will enjoy this trip immensely, Hi Amanda , The roadhouse offers Outback atmosphere, fuel, take-away food, Quickest way to get there Cheapest option Distance between. The complex has a restaurant, take-away food, post office Such a good info at one place. When you get to Cadney Park Roadhouse, youll be near the turnoff to the Painted Desert. It's a straight slog up the Stuart Highway from the last roadhouse . So it had to go to my Kindle. However, being winter will it be too cold? Click on a link below for a quick jump to the entry on this Im definitely going to spend a couple of days in Coober. Drive 4h 42m. Could you give me an idea of cost and how long the trip would take? We are thinking of doing a trip to Alice Springs in our little holden 4door hatch and wondered if it would make thetrip from Gawler to the Alice without any problems. Earlier drivers of Austin Sevens didnt have the comfort of tarred roads and they managed so I guess I will manage quite well also. You can stop at the Kulgera, Erldunda and Stuarts Well roadhouses on the way. Im so glad youve found it helpful, Kerryalina. Port Augusta offers all major services, shopping facilities and accommodation. Alice Springs to Uluru: a 7-day road trip 9 days of waterhole hopping in the Northern Territory From Darwin to Adelaide: 14 days of nature, wine and Aboriginal cultures 5-day Darwin to Katherine road trip Start planning Accommodation Eat and Drink Diplomat Motel Alice Springs 20 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs Hotels Swimming Pool 3 1/2 Stars Do u live in Alice? It sneaks up on you quickly and is quite unassuming meaning its not particularly well signposted, so I recommend that you be ready to stop and take a photo. If you need to contact us email us at traveloutbackoz@gmail.com. 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. area. Thank you again and have a great long and safe trip of yours. Thank you for your beautiful site! Route. Wish there were more people writing the way you do with so much information. Really glad to hear you enjoyed your adventure and its given you a taste of the outback and the confidence to do so again. Read our exclusive. From location or choose: To location 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. Recommended Driving Time: 16 hours at least ONE overnight stop is recommended. Amanda and Gary. Hmmm. pur Outback air. My daughter and I are heading off tomorrow and I feel so lucky reading your insights today. Were planning a month-long trip to Australia in April 2019. 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 ?? The facilities are clean and well cared for. Thank you from very grateful backpackers. 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. then. It is a lonely but interesting drive, and a great shortcut if The Coober Pedy to Alice Springs drive in Australia is 688km long. Carry a minimum of 10 litres per person per day. Theres also a police station and a few historic station (Americans: read ranch) buildings. Since we are not Australians and we never had such an experience (were mountains people, used to completely different lands) I ask you if you think this is a way that can be safely run by unexperienced people (unexperienced not about driving, but about the environment). Nonstop drive: 1,403 miles or 2258 km Driving time: 23 hours, 47 minutes This is a really long drive, so it's not very realistic to drive nonstop. I am a bit concerned about the heat, will it be too hot to drive and visit Uluru during that time? Id also be leaving from Gippsland Vic making it a little longer :). I am planning for SLOW DOWN driving i.e. Otherwise, there is generally not a lot of rubbish along the roadsides. Would like to know, is summer okay to drive to Australia Distance Calculator and Driving Distance Between Cities Enter the "Distance From" city, village, town, airport or place name from Australia in the first text box. It is worth to stop for a night and explore Australia's opal capital. If I need any further advice, would you mind if I contact you directly. We are undertaking a round trip from Adelaide to Coober pedy and this article is so helpful! Don't miss Dinky, the singing dingo, although his Now trying to see what/where next. Mount Conner. Hi Gary and Amanda, we had a holiday in May leaving from Adelaide and ending at Alice Springs. I need to know all watering holes and . Otherwise, Britz but theyre VERY expensive, unless you can find a rental relocation. Erldunda Desert Oaks is a big roadhouse with a lot of accommodation and camping options. Here the terrain begins to become more like what I think of as central Australian: youll see Witchetty Bushes, Mulga, Ironwoods, Corkwoods, low ranges and little dry creek beds. Back to the Stuart Highway, from Glendambo to Coober Pedy you'll Let us know if youre ever in Alice and well show you around and buy you an espresso martini! Continuing on the Stuart Highway, you'll reach Alice As of 2006 Australian Cencus Kulgera has a population of 50 people. Also as your blog appears to be a few years old has the price of Fuel gone down in between towns and are some places cheaper than others. 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. Alice Springs to the South Australian border Other highways The following are rest stops in other highways in the NT. Take regular breaks and allow time to look at things, try not to lock everything into place as something may occur that prevents you from arriving at that time. . My question or concern is, would there be fuel stations open (for trade) on Christmas day. Mid North region is a beautiful rural area with charming country towns. 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. Sorry it took so long to pass on our thanks. Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs is a long way. We are thinking of following your route, however, we have 3 children & wondered if anyone would recommend doing this with children aged 6, 10 & 12?? Kulgera is also the turnoff to the Lambert Centre, Finke (Apatula), Mt Dare, Dalhousie Springs, Old Andado, and the Old Ghan Track (an alternative rough dirt road to Alice Springs). It is really very helpful and informative and I like the no-nonsense approach of your writing. Second question is about temperature: I know it will be hot in december, but what does actually hot means? I will be driving diesel engine Range Rover Evoque.I have two questions 1. is diesel fuel available at all service stations/roadhouses? All the information you have stated is invaluable. Hi Amanda, GREAT information thank you! Lastly Melbourne. Tickets cost $170 - $320 and the journey takes 15h 40m. John Hi Max, the car is ok but you have not allowed very much time for this journey! And if I were to return to Alice Spring instead, only Europcar is available and the daily rental is just as expensive. 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? Read our, The Hugh River Stock Route, which leads to Oak Valley Campground, Titjikala, the Old Ghan Track and. from your long trip. km means Glendambo is 113 km from Pimba and 252 km lie ahead of you to Slow travel -with an emphasis on experience and enjoyment- is our travel philosophy. I feel like Im almost home (ok youve still got over 600km until Alice Springs, but you get what I mean). This was a cold-war project between the British and Australian governments, which developed and tested long-range weapons systems (read: they fired rockets into the middle of nowhere lots of rockets). 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! Thanks for your detailed trip description, it has already proven handy in planning our trip. 2110km. This is probably going to be the slowest and the most frustrating part of the journey. Hi Amanda, we are leaving Bundaberg on May 14 heading for Uluru and beyond, just read your amazing blog with so much detailed information has certainly given me of lot of comfort with this. 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. We were thinking of doing this trip via a campervan in winter with 2 kids. Were thinking now maybe air to major cities & then car rentals to interior/outback options. Beware of animals on the road kangaroos, camels, emus and cattle. Our 4th oldest child is a yoga teacher! BLOG Walk around the complex, see the Central Australia Railway line, breathe

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