SA Destinations

South Australian Destinations

Below are travel destinations you can visit in Regional and Outback South Australia. If you’re looking for info on some of the lesser-known places, you’ll find it here.

Fancy a trip across the Nullarbor, a journey into the Flinders Ranges, destinations around Eyre Peninsula… or even a trip back in time to 1950, travelling on the Old Ghan all the way to Alice Springs? These are but a few of the amazing destinations you’ll discover here.

Enjoy!

Fuel Stops Across The Nullarbor – Interactive Map

Screenshot showing how to use our interactive map of fuel stops across the Nullarbor.

Wondering about fuel stops across the Nullarbor? Unsure about distances between fuel? We’ve compiled an interactive map of Nullarbor roadhouses for you!

Cooper Creek In Flood | Innamincka Causeway, SA

Cooper Creek flood 2019, flowing over Innamincka Causeway.

Doing a quick 500km loop to Innamincka to witness the floodwater from Cooper Creek flowing over the causeway at Innamincka.

Montecollina Bore, Strzelecki Track – Once An Ideal Bush Camp In The Desert

Montecollina Bore, was an ideal stopover for travellers on the Strzelecki Track – a place to wash away the dust. Sadly, it’s no more.

Historic Burra South Australia, A Town Built From Stone

A vintage car outside the catholic church in Burra South Australia.

Visit the historic town of Burra South Australia, a mining town built from stone. Who built it and why? What to see in Burra? Find out more.

Camping On The Murray River SA | Katarapko Creek Section

Camping On The Murray River, early morning light with dark clouds approaching.

Bush Camping At Murray River National Park, Katarapko Creek Section, South Australia If you’re keen to spend a few days on the banks of the … Read more

The Painted Desert S.A. – A Moonscape Of Colours And Shapes

Looking down a ridge at the Painted Desert SA.

The Painted Desert SA, wonderful colours and strange shapes. Easily accessible from Stuart Hwy or Oodnadatta Track in a 4WD. Worth a visit!

Coward Springs – A Unique Way To Preserve Local History

Coward Springs natural spa. The water flows into the wetlands behind the spa.

Coward Springs is along the Oodnadatta Track. A little digging revealed a fascinating past, and a unique way of preserving local history.

Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park | Pure Artesian Water

Blanche Cup Springs is a gentle flow of artesian water from deep underground.

Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park – Artesian Water From Distant Places A Slow Process Rain falls along the Great Dividing Range in Queensland. Some … Read more

Crosssing Pedirka Desert, Australia’s Smallest Desert

The road heading up over a sand dune in Pedirka Desert.

Driving from Oodnadatta to Finke, you’ll cross the tiny Pedirka Desert. A fun drive on a good road, up and over sand dunes!

Following The Old Ghan, Part 3. Salt Lakes & Water, Marree to Finke

An abandoned rail building between Marree and Oodnadatta. Taken from the Old Ghan in 1950. Salt Lakes and Water.

Step back in time to 1950. You’re on the Old Ghan from Marree to Finke, with salt lakes and mound springs along the way. An epic adventure.