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South Australian road trips, scenic drives and itineraries
South Australian Road Trip Highlights
SEE THE BEST OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA WHEN YOU EMBARK ON ONE OF OUR 6 HERO ROAD TRIPS
With roads weaving a line through scenery fit for a postcard, to feeling as though you are driving through the sunset as it melts into the ocean, South Australia is the place to take that quintessential road trip. Some of the best views in South Australia can only be seen from the driver's seat. Convinced? Cue our ultimate road trip playlist and start researching the road less travelled. You can curate your own custom itinerary with our Trip Planner tool, or use our guides below to ensure you park up at the best spots!
Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island
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.
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Highlights: Sinkholes, white sandy beaches, Kangaroo Island and wine regions
5 to 9 days | 18 attractions | 940 kilometres
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Highlights: Rugged coastline, whale watching, oysters and pristine beach sanctuary
8 to 10 days | 15 attractions | 955 kilometres
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Highlights: World-famous wine regions, off-grid stays and award-winning produce
4 to 5 days | 21 attractions | 233 kilometres
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Highlights: White sandy beaches, world-famous surf breaks, shipwrecks and native wildlife
5 to 6 days | 17 attractions | 460 kilometres
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Highlights: Exploring the winding river, water sports for days, fresh fruit stalls and wine
5 to 7 days | 22 attractions | 382 kilometres
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Highlights: Outback mountain ranges, aboriginal landmarks and unrivalled golden hours
8 to 10 days | 20 attractions | 1,142 kilometres
Southern Ocean Drive
Coastal Way
Seafood Frontier
Explorers Way
Epicurean Way
Mighty Murray Way
Ideas to itinerary, all in one app.
Save the ideas that catch your eye and shape your trip when you’re ready with the Explore South Australia app.
Keep your plans together, return to them anytime, and discover what’s on, open and nearby as your journey takes shape.
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Stay your way at a Big4 Park in South Australia
Making road tripping easier with 22 BIG4 Holiday Parks across South Australia.
