thank you YEA! Train, bus or fly from Alice Springs to Adelaide? Finally, after a long drive along the Stuart Highway, you'll arrive in the largest town of central Australia. Theres a few interesting sandstone rock formations near the roads along the way, and a few dry creeks. Launch map view Distance: 1329.4 km Duration: 2h 48m What companies run services between Alice Springs, NT, Australia and Adelaide, SA, Australia? Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available until approx. Im planning to ride from Melbourne to ulura. We would like end our tour in Darwin but Ive some doubts about the weather. Happy to catch up for a coffee or drink to welcome you to Alice. I got my Kia Carnival serviced before we left, packed the boot with water, and planned our stops and accommodation. Detours from Stuarts Well: 14 km north of Stuarts Well leads a dirt road to the Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve. A small general store has basic groceries. So helpful. Simply havent had the opportunity. Select your units. then. stop at the Stuarts Well Roadhouse to enjoy some real Australian Outback THANK YOU . Alice Springs, the Alice, or just Alice, these are the common names for the city in the heart of central Australia. 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. You will TRULY experience the outback deeply and more authentically than if you rush. Im wanting to do it again with a side trip to Kings canyon also. Be careful when you get to the big intersection at a place called Gepps Cross, where the Port Wakefield Road intersects with Grand Junction Road. 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). Oh my god this was so unbelievably helpful. Ive never been out there, so I cant say what the road is like. Learn about Alice Springs' plants, animals and landscapes at the Alice Springs Desert Park or the Reptile Centre. Ironically, many Aboriginal people Ive worked with in the west of the Northern Territory and into Western Australia remember being moved out of their traditional lands in the 1950s, 60s and even the early 70s, as rockets tested here at Woomera were fired into what were then considered unpopulated areas of Australia. Yes the nights are quite chilly in July and upto mid-August. Route planner. Back to the Stuart Highway, from Glendambo to Coober Pedy you'll Appreciate the valuable information. Wish there were more people writing the way you do with so much information. It is the main focus of the Centre, a name given to approximately 100,000 square miles (260,000 square km) of central Australia that includes large areas of desert and rocky ridges. Cheers Gary, I just want to say thanks so much for all the great advice and info on this blog. Read more about the Oodnadatta Track here. Let me take you on an epic journey to Australia's red centre, the first section of the famous Stuart Highway. Don't forget to I would love to hear some tips from you re our proposed road trip. Now you are on what we think of as the home straight. bunkhouse. Weve just returned from an Adelaide -Ayers Rock -Adelaide trip in 2 x motorhomes and this guide was an invaluable resource. It is about 1500km of sealed road, easy to follow and you need to watch out for animals crossing the road, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Thank you for your grwat write up on such a beautiful part of Australia . As youll see soon, most of central Australia is FULL of mountain ranges! These detours can be done with a sturdy car in dry conditions. How will be the weather like during mid to late November in NT area? It is 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). Coober Pedy are a beautiful area of arid hills and mesas. Thanks so much for your kind comments and Im thrilled that youve found our site useful. The roadhouse offers Outback atmosphere, fuel, take-away food, Facilities: Motel accommodation, camping, restaurant, fuel, small shop, public toilets, rest area. In around two hours, youll be knocking back an ale or a cider in Alice our home town! 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. They can save your life! Both I and my husband cannot get over how well you have put all this together so well! Janet and Max. As 21/22 year olds on our first road trip through the outback the information and advice you have given was invaluable and made our trip much safer and more enjoyable. Thank you again for a help full, fantastic well put together website. A detailed guide on driving from Alice Springs to Adelaide via Ayers Rock / Uluru Kata-Tjuta & King's Canyon. Unless youve got a 4WD, stick to the Stuart Highway. Why rush if you have a motorhome? afternoon for the best views. Thank you so much, Amanda and Gary, for this fantastic information. Kind regards. Otherwise, there is generally not a lot of rubbish along the roadsides. opal capital of Australia. 20km radius around Marla. Were thinking now maybe air to major cities & then car rentals to interior/outback options. 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? The backpackers rooms, which are in dongas, may be a little dingy for some but they are cheap and warm. Things to see & do in Alice Springs Tour Dont be afraid to mix this journey up a bit to go off and see Andamooka, Woomera or hang out at the bar in Kulgera Roadhouse. Didnt even get to hear most of the e-books we had downloaded. Even the green zone will be affected from closures from time to time. No, I dont recommend hiring a sat phone for this trip. ALSO READ: Driving from Alice Springs to Uluru which describes in detail this section of the journey. Lake Hart is one of these glistening salt lakes South Australia is famous for. Roadtrains travelling at night and around dawn and dusk, collide with kangaroos and as you might expect, poor Skippy doesnt stand a chance. to take a photo of the famous Australian road-trains. Will it be safe to go off road with Toyota Kluger (AWD)? and banking facilities, fuel and repair services, and a supermarket. Want to see as much of the country as possible in our time. 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). to the Northern Territory" sign. Theres also a few more hills. Theres also a toilet, water, tables & chairs, some good information signs and a geocache. Hello 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. However, being winter will it be too cold? We have a whole section on this amazing, friendly little outback town, so check out these pages: You could easily spend 2 or 3 days at Coober Pedy, visiting underground mines, houses and shops, taking a sunset trip to the Breakways and the Moon Plain (where Mad Max 2 & 3 were made). Calculate the amount of petrol you need for the journey and how much it will cost you. 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. journey up to Alice Springs and further north to Darwin, right across We really recommend breaking your journey at Coober Pedy and stopping here overnight (or longer). BLOG Weather forecast can be displayed in F or C. Do you think this is a valid concern, or will fuel stops be plentiful? (Shouldve known!! Hoping to get to finally do our road trip in the coming weeksfingers crossed! Click here for a detailed itinerary. Amanda, you gem! Woomera was established in 1947, for the Anglo-Australian Joint Project. An interesting side trip is to Roxby Downs and Andamooka however, we recommend doing this as an overnight trip. Im a trained (but now retired) yoga instructor BTW. Say goodbye to the Northern Territory today as you head over the NT/SA border into South Australia. At a later stage we wish to also show the map and its directions, so it will simply show you a text based version of your directions. it is a reasonably new car, 2010 model and automatic. My question is this my bike, using standard pump fuel, has around a 330 KM fuel range. I sent him the links to the phone coverage maps so he could see how little coverage there is outside the more populated areas I love the advertising claims that xx network covers 95-99% of the Australian population, and of course international visitors do not really realise that most of the Australian population lives on the east coast and close to the townships and in between those there is a lot of empty space without any phone signal, unless you have a satellite phone Fortunately he got back to me a couple of days later and advised that his daughter had finally made contact. century, both the Indian Pacific and the Ghan stop on request in Pimba. On arriving in the 'Opal capital of the world' Coober Pedy visitJosephines Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage; here you can meet rescued joeys and kangaroos and purchase aboriginal art. I am hoping to take my 2WD Golf up, Ive read everything youve written and I will heed all of your advice. 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 ?? Thanks so much for your reply and your facebook post. So whats your suggestion on getting there & when per our entire trip planning? Wed really appreciate it if you SHARED this post on Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter if youve found it useful. Comments like yours make all the hours we put in with the website worthwhile. It looks like a few white golf balls in the distance. Your blog and your site seeing advice helped make our family trip from Port Augusta to Alice Springs amazing. 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). Cairns for the Reef is also a must. 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. As mentioned above, there is a supermarket that is a lot larger than all of the other roadhouses on the Stuart Highway. Just wanted to say a huge thank you for putting together this guide! https://adelaidetoalicesprings.blogspot.com/ But in case i do decide to overnight do you know of any motels or servos along the way which are open 24hrs. 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. Were just back from Melbourne to Alice Springs and back via East and west Macs,Kings Canyon, Uluru etc We took a month to be sure to stop and spend time at places as you recommend. So, here it is, our: Ultimate Guide to Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs. I hope this helps. There are cheaper backpackers rooms near the smaller roadhouse (southern end of town). drink at the happy hour. They also offer links to more information. Firstly I congratulate you on wanting to a road trip rather than fly everywhere. stories to tell. The Heavitree Gap Outback Resort I will have a back up car that will hopefully come to look for me should my little 89 year old rocket spit her dummy along the way. If I need any further advice, would you mind if I contact you directly. You can also enter airport name or code from Australia in above fields. also known as Arckaringa Hills, is very worthwhile. We had to drive straight back from Alice and I thought the Stuart Highway would be long and boring but it certainly wasnt. Hi Amanda. Terms and Conditions Camping facilities, powered sites, Wish us luck!! Would like to know, is summer okay to drive to The husband and I did it in mid October this year and loved every minute of it including flies and heat. Can you please guide. refuel before your leave. 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. Hi Amanda, My biggest concern is how hot will it be and what effect will this have on tyres. Ive been looking at other pages on your site, and elsewhere on the internet, about the roads between Cairns and Uluru/Alice Springs. The highway continues 508 km (316 mi) south into Alice Springs passing the Plenty Highway. The information you supplied in you article was extremely helpful for our trip. and camping facilities. Ever since was a kid wanted to drive to Alice Springs from Adelaide.. November is likely to be warm to hot, say mid 30s at least. 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 have to reach Darwin by 28th March. from your long trip. The obligatory border photo crossing at the NT/SA border on the Stuart Highway. Its everything you imagine: freedom, a sense of isolation, intense personal reflection, wildlife, vast horizons and blue sky, quirky outback towns, roadhouses and characters. Don't miss a stop in the award-winning Clare Valley wine region; the perfect end to your road trip. . SITE MAP You will see them on this drive. Please do NOT think this is what the entire outback is like. This is probably going to be the slowest and the most frustrating part of the journey. We enjoyed Alice Springs so much on our first trip that we stayed and worked there until our kids finished schooling. Have a loo break. Now youre really in the Northern Territory and on a great stretch of road. Fly direct to Darwin, Alice Springs and Uluru from most capital cities. Im planning a solo road trip from Adelaide to Darwin around May/June this year, so finding this page has been amazing! 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. Thank you again and have a great long and safe trip of yours. Detours in the area: Erldunda is the place where you have to :) It will be great when Uluru is closed to climbers it certainly means there are lots of people on the road at present. include a supermarket, opal shops, cafes and restaurants. This is also the BACK WAY to Uluru the way you go if youd like an adventure and want some dirt. Thank you again for the information, Gill. Carry a minimum of 10 litres per person per day. We drive to and from Alice to Adelaide or to our second home in outback South Australia every summer. We have the rental for about 17 days so will need to fill up. Cheers. I will be self sufficient and not need help other than maybe finding my way back to my tent in the dark. The Stuart Highway is sealed all the way just like it is here in Alice. It is worth to stop for a night and explore Australia's opal capital. Station. Drive from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon 475.2 km. All the best, You can Distance from Alice Springs to other cities. I couldnt seem to find the information. This is definitely worth stopping at for a photo or two. Would you think that you could keep to your driving itinerary in a motorhome or towing a van? If youre likely to only make this road trip once in your lifetime, then SLOW DOWN and enjoy the experience. So glad I found your site! Alice-springs is 1,637.34 mi (2,635.04 km) south of the equator, so it is located in the southern hemisphere. From Pimba, youre travelling through some interesting country, dotted with salt lakes and the occasional lookout stop that just begs a photo. You can also enter airport name or code from Northern Territory (Australia) in above fields. Facilities: Wide range of budget accommodation, from cabins to bunkhouse and caravan/camping facilities. This is an exceptional guide, thank you for taking the time to put it together and share it so generously. Established third excursion which became later the route for the Overland Telegraph, 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. Kulgera sits on the junction of the Stuart Hwy and the road to Apulta. I hired a sat nav just in case and hope not to have to use it. Are there any companies that you would recommend? Hi Amanda, I am planning to make this drive when I come to Australia for the Grand Prix in March. I will be driving diesel engine Range Rover Evoque.I have two questions 1. is diesel fuel available at all service stations/roadhouses? We cant decide! It is a journey of contrasts and natural beauty. That is my *main* advice: very hot conditions arent kind to worn tyres. It's here where the Stuart Highway begins its long Im planning this road trip currently and this page is the most useful and informative I have come across. Were currently looking at doing Launceston Tasmania to Alice springs. Can I drive from Alice Springs to Birdsville? Driving to Uluru? Martin, who runs Radekas, is a real sweetie. which is more scenic, and invites you to explore picturesque Clare and See also our themed driving route, the Explorers Way. Im definitely going to spend a couple of days in Coober. As this is a very short stretch, theres not a lot to stop and see just keep going until Erldunda where youll have mobile phone reception again. Thank you so much for publishing this! is a great place that offers motel rooms, cabins and a caravan park. Oh reason #4, a very small town but with wonderful friendly people, do yourself a favour and take the chance to get to know them like a lot of country folk, they wont invade your space, but will happily chat if you want to. parts. Your answers would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Richard. There are 4 ways to get from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) to Alice Springs by taxi, car, shuttle or towncar. The road distance is 2774.5 km. Accommodation (hotel, caravan park and I do have Telstra already so that should suffice. Youve also allayed my concerns about comfort stops, though I did cope with the Broome to Derby road trip on my own!! Have your car serviced before you go. Port Augusta offers all major services, shopping facilities and accommodation. Fuel & food available: Marla and Kulgera. Privacy Policy The rocks are especially We planned with a group of about 8 people to go to Uluru from Melbourne. We were generally , Stuart Highway - Adelaide to Alice Springs How desolate is the Stuart Highway? Travel. I plan to travel , Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers RockHey mate, we are driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock. Facilities: Coober Pedy has a wide range of 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. I now feel officially much less daunted.You know there are always good people in the world, but hearing about your experiences of breaking down and getting help from lovely people certainly bolsters my faith in humans! Discover Kakadu, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal art & more. So a big thank you to you. car and stretch your legs. Next we headed out to the Alice Springs Desert Park to check out all the wildlife we might encounter over the next few days of our trip. Given that weve travelled this road dozens of times, we really had no excuse for not writing this guide. 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? Peoples experience is so much better than government websites. There are no towns. This is also one section of the trip where emus are quite commonly seen so be on the lookout for them. The drive from Marla to Alice Springs is not the most exciting one you're likely to do in Australia. In between Glendambo and Coober Pedy, there are no other roadhouses. Continuing on the Stuart Highway, you'll reach Alice 9 Ways to Get Around the Australian Outback, Me and My Cooper Tires, Road Tripping During Summer, MY experience of breaking down on this road, Use Wikicamps to find ALL of the free campsites, Find free campsites using this very inexpensive app, Wikicamps shows you EVERY free & secret campsite, Check out Wikicamps for all free campsites, https://adelaidetoalicesprings.blogspot.com/, Rest Frequently. About 1km over the border is the Victory Downs/Mulga Park Road. Facilities: The late Spud Murphy started Spud's Roadhouse Thanks. Ive done 1000 km day rides before heading East from Adelaide, but there are lots of large chain service stations. 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. Weve written about the great outback car hire rip off elsewhere on the site. Choose convenient units: miles, kilometres for driving distance. We are planning a round trip to Uluru form Adelaide in July. 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. Promise. Is this possible and if so are the roads sealed and are there places to stop overnight with petrol stations etc The drive from Coober Pedy to Alice Springs is one of the longest stretches of the drive up the Stuart Highway from Alice Springs to Darwin. It Turn west and follow the Lasseter Highway to Yulara, the village on the edge of Uluru / Kata Tjuta National Park. Read our, The Hugh River Stock Route, which leads to Oak Valley Campground, Titjikala, the Old Ghan Track and. , Epic trip to Uluru - travelling with 3 kids We followed your plan & recommendations & had a great time. Jenny, Hi Amanda and Gary, great issue and info on road trip to Alice Springs. $11,640 - $12,880. as a worker's camp for the Transcontinental Railway in the early 20th Thanks so much for the article. We were totally alone. Thank you! Gary, Thanks for the beautiful information. Port Augusta - population ~15,250 is on the edge of the South Set off from Alice Springs as you embark on your last full day in the Northern Territory. Leaving from Adelaide on Tuesday. Springs or Yulara, the South Australian welcome sign is by far bigger. Thanks to this site for giving me confidence for the journey. I really enjoyed this information. Get it here: We really hope youve enjoyed and found this page useful. Carry basic tools & spare parts (fanbelts, spare tyres, radiator hoses, fuses) with you. Ive stayed at Glendambo quite a few times over the years (most recently in January 2014). I have booked a campervan for a family of 4, stopping at Port Augusta and Marla on the way and Coober Pedy while returning. Drive 4h 42m. 2110km. Absolutely magic. Thank you for your beautiful site! Learn how to change a tyre. 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. 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. Enjoy your trip. 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! So it had to go to my Kindle. My husband and I are retiring in a few months and are planning a trip to Australia which will include a road trip from Adelaide to Coober Pedy then on to Uluru. We have just picked up a motorhome and are on our way now! 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). Thank you for sharing this information. Great information. What is the time difference between Alice Springs and Birdsville? From location or choose: To location the Old Ghan railway line, and finally known as the Oodnadatta Track. Fuel & food available: Erldunda, Stuarts Well, Alice Springs, Free campsites: Check out Wikicamps for all free campsites, Mobile phone coverage: Telstra 3G reception is only available until approx. Hi Amanda! Closures will occur between September 8th and October 5th 2019. Luckily I was concentrating and had enough time to stop for them. Get a Telstra sim card for your phone. The train thing was so time-consuming to get places, especially when compared to similar routes when driving! How far is it from Alice Springs to Birdsville? The tourist route marketed as the Explorer's Way describes the entire journey from Adelaide to Darwin (3016 km). 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. 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. 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.
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