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. The base closed in 1999 and is empty now, and there is a track going out to it and a lookout. I am planning to make this drive when I come to Australia for the Grand Prix in March. This is where you really arrive in the outback. 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. What a great read and wealth of information! This is probably Australias most iconic roadtrip especially if you add in a side trip to Uluru-Kata Tjuta. car and stretch your legs. Amanda, you gem! Think the temperatures ranged from 25 [Adelaide] to 40 and were surprised how well we coped both being in our 60s and from NZ. Kulgera Roadhouse. The facilities are clean and well cared for. The cheapest way to get from Marla to Alice Springs costs only $92, and the quickest way takes just 4 hours. Thank you so much for covering EVERYTHING! From Coober Pedy, you head north once more, passing lots of mullock heaps, and traversing some low, barren hills. How many days should be enough. Our other must cities: Perth & Darwin. Road trips | Self-drive touring routes | Northern Territory, Australia 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. stop at the Stuarts Well Roadhouse to enjoy some real Australian Outback South Australia Driving Distance Calculator, Distance Between Cities We drive to and from Alice to Adelaide or to our second home in outback South Australia every summer. Thankyou. 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. Thanks for getting in touch. Maps of the Red Centre covering Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Uluru and Kings . Tips for travelling the Stuart Highway Yes, you can do this trip overnight, or even in ONE long and very exhausting day. We followed your plan & recommendations & had a great time. Save your money and do a mine tour in Coober Pedy. Or I just need to know how many jerry cans to carry to make it through the longest stint without 95. Any advice and guidance is highly appreciated. Thanks again for your kind comments and hope you continue to explore the outback. This will mean that all or most activities should be done early in the morning. Alice Springs to Birdsville - one way to travel via car - Rome2rio Thank you so much for your valuable information. So glad I found your site! The german automobiles wont take 91 unfortunately and I dont want to get stuck! Enjoy your trip. Your blog is excellent source with comprehensive coverage to plan the trip. So, here it is, our: Ultimate Guide to Driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs. There are cabins at the pub but somewhat rustic and a shared bathroom. Suitable for caravans/camper trailers: Yes. Fuel, food, accommodation: Port Augusta, Pimba, Glendambo, Coober Pedy, Cadney, Marla, Kulgera, Erldunda, Stuarts Well, Longest Stretch without fuel: 254km between Glendambo & Coober Pedy.

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