Explorer's Path: South Australia
6 cities |
14 attraction(s) |
total distance 2161
km
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Day1: Adelaide > clare valley > Adelaide
3 attraction(s) ·
193 km
1
Adelaide Town Hall, designed by Edmund Wright and Edward Woods, was built in 1863, and the clock was completed in 1935. It served as the venue for the South Australian session of the Australian Federation Convention held on August 1, 1895, where it is noteworthy that a large number of women were allowed to attend this conference for the first time. In addition to housing the Adelaide City Council, the Adelaide Town Hall also hosts various concerts. Daily guided tours of the Town Hall are available, please inquire at the security office located on the left side of the entrance.
133
km
2
Bumbunga Lake
The area of the surface of Pengpai Lake is 13.88 square kilometers, and the color will change with the season, cloud cover, and even time.
60
km
3
Adjacent to Barossa, about 100 kilometers from Adelaide, the Clare Valley offers a unique tranquility compared to the bustling Barossa. Here, you can quietly appreciate the rural scenery and indulge in delicious food and wine. Like Barossa, Clare Valley is renowned for its wines, particularly the Riesling produced here, which is even more delicious and famous than Shiraz. There is a 35-kilometer country hiking trail between the town of Clare and the nearby town of Auburn, known as the Riesling Track. Along the trail, you'll find vast Riesling vineyards, various wineries, as well as numerous cafes and bars, allowing you to experience the authentic charm of South Australia's countryside. Recommended wineries include Stone Bridge Wines, Mintaro Wines, Jim Barry Wines, Kirrihill Wines, and more.
Day2: Flinders Ranges
2 attraction(s) ·
66 km
1
Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges is the most magnificent mountain range in South Australia, and it is the perfect destination for outdoor exploration. It features rugged terrain, spectacular gorges, towering cliffs, and a history dating back 45,000 years to the indigenous culture. (Flinders Ranges, Bunyeroo Valley, Flinders Ranges National Park, self-driving) Driving north from the Clare Valley will take you into the famous Flinders Ranges, passing through the Flinders Ranges National Park.
66
km
2
Flinders Rangers National Park
The Flinders Ranges National Park is world famous for its rugged and unspoiled mountain scenery, rugged gorges, abundant wildlife, and amazing fossil remains.
Day3: Flinders Ranges
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Wilpena Pound
In the Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound is a must-try for sightseeing flights, with Rawnsley Park Station and Wilpena Pound Resort also offering sightseeing flight experiences to take in the spectacular views of Wilpena Pound. Wilpena Pound is like a huge natural circular theater, formed by two magnificent mountain ranges meeting at both ends to create a circular mountain range, and it is also a paradise for wildlife.
Day4: Pastoral Unincorporated Area
2 attraction(s) ·
32 km
Day5: parachilna > Pastoral Unincorporated Area
2 attraction(s) ·
181 km
2
Woomera
Woomera is a missile base of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), where there is a famous rocket museum displaying rockets, aircraft, and weapons of various types and sizes. You can take photos freely, which will be a treasure for military enthusiasts.
Day6: Coober Pedy > Adelaide > Coober Pedy
3 attraction(s) ·
1691 km
1
Coober Pedy
This town is the world's largest producer of precious opals, accounting for 70% of the global output. You can take a tour of the opal mines.
846
km
2
St Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church
Kupari underground attractions
846
km
3
Desert Cave Hotel
The only international underground hotel, which provides accommodation, dining, meetings, day trips and other services.
Day7: Pastoral Unincorporated Area
1 attraction(s) ·
0 km
1
Marla
Before leaving the South Australian border for Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Marla is the last stop where you can take a break. With a small population, The Ghan train passes through here twice a week. The South Australian part of the Explorer's Way ends here, and you can continue to explore the Red Centre, heading to attractions such as Uluru, Alice Springs, Tjuntjuntjara, Mataranka, Katherine, and ultimately reaching the final destination of the journey - the capital city of the Northern Territory, Darwin.
