Road trips from Adelaide
6 road trips that start in or near Adelaide, from 4 to 8 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop
McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island
Sea lions, granite sculptures and vineyard slopes – by camper across the Fleurieu Peninsula to Kangaroo Island
Copper mines, shipwrecks and kangaroos on the cape – around the Yorke Peninsula by camper
Pelicans, crater lakes and terra rossa – by camper through the Coorong to the Limestone Coast
Riesling slopes, copper towns and quartzite walls – by camper from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop | 4 | 264 km | 2 h 53 min | 11 |
| McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island | 4 | 307 km | 3 h 21 min | 11 |
| Sea lions, granite sculptures and vineyard slopes – by camper across the Fleurieu Peninsula to Kangaroo Island | 8 | 618 km | 6 h 44 min | 14 |
| Copper mines, shipwrecks and kangaroos on the cape – around the Yorke Peninsula by camper | 8 | 704 km | 7 h 41 min | 14 |
| Pelicans, crater lakes and terra rossa – by camper through the Coorong to the Limestone Coast | 8 | 826 km | 9 h 01 min | 14 |
| Riesling slopes, copper towns and quartzite walls – by camper from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges | 8 | 1,146 km | 12 h 29 min | 13 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Adelaide?
Popular routes starting in or near Adelaide: Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop, McLaren Vale, Victor Harbor and Kangaroo Island, Sea lions, granite sculptures and vineyard slopes – by camper across the Fleurieu Peninsula to Kangaroo Island, Copper mines, shipwrecks and kangaroos on the cape – around the Yorke Peninsula by camper and Pelicans, crater lakes and terra rossa – by camper through the Coorong to the Limestone Coast.
Is there a short road trip from Adelaide?
The shortest is Adelaide Hills, Barossa and Clare Valley wine loop: 4 days, about 264 km.
What is the longest road trip from Adelaide?
The longest is Riesling slopes, copper towns and quartzite walls – by camper from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges: 8 days, about 1,146 km with 13 stops.