Self-driving route in the Southern Ocean: Exploring South Australia

11 cities | 13 attraction(s) | total distance 272 km

TIPS

South Australia is a great destination for self-drive exploration, with its rich cultural heritage and magnificent natural landscapes. Start your road trip along the southern ocean and experience the raw beauty of the limestone coast. Journey through the Fleurieu Peninsula and encounter marine creatures, then indulge in a tipsy adventure on Kangaroo Island, where you can meet various adorable wildlife. Enjoy the unique customs of South Australia. The Great Ocean self-drive route connects South Australia and Victoria, allowing you to start from Melbourne and drive to Adelaide, or start from Adelaide and travel through the limestone coast to Melbourne.

Day1: Pastoral Unincorporated Area > Limestone Coast > phetchabun

3 attraction(s) · 62 km

Limestone coast is a natural and magnificent self-driving destination that has been perfectly carved by the primitive forces of ocean and crustal plate movements over a period of 26 million years. When driving along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, be sure to visit the Blue Lake and Cave Gardens in the Mount Gambier area.

Mara

Blue Lake

5 km

Umpherston Sinkhole

The Cave Garden is located near Blue Lake. It is a natural cave and served as the original water source for early settlers. Its unparalleled beauty can be observed from above, and you can also venture into the cave to explore and observe numerous plants. The Cave Garden is famous for its roses, and visitors can choose to have a picnic there. It is worth mentioning that the Cave Garden has made significant contributions to scientific geological research.

58 km

Pino Latte Resort and Café

Mayura Station

Day2: millicent > Naracoorte > coonawarra > DC of Robe

4 attraction(s) · 195 km

Millicent

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

37 km

Naracoorte Caves National Park Visitor Centre

Naracoorte Caves, located in the Limestone Coast in southeastern South Australia near the town of Naracoorte, gained its name from the area. It was officially recognized as a World Heritage site in 1994 due to its rich fossil deposits. The park encompasses a 6-square-kilometer plant conservation area and 26 caves within a 3-square-kilometer World Heritage area. The park offers excellent tourist facilities, including camping areas, caravan parking, bunkhouses for group accommodations, picnic areas, and a cafeteria. Visitors can choose from various activities, including guided tours of limestone caves and fossil cave exploration led by professional guides. Through monitors, visitors can also catch a glimpse of the bat ecology deep within the otherwise inaccessible caves. Additionally, there are self-guided cave explorations and a variety of other activities to choose from.

125 km

Yunsi Winery

Long Beach

34 km

Kingston SE

Day3: Limestone Coast

1 attraction(s) · 0 km

Coorong National Park

Kakadu National Park is one of Australia's most unique and significant natural reserves. The coastal sand dunes in Kakadu are formed by the crashing waves, seemingly endless, while the inland wetlands are home to a variety of bird species. The park boasts magnificent landscapes, with towering sand dunes, shallow lagoons, and elongated wetlands. It is internationally recognized as a bird conservation area and also holds rich Indigenous historical sites. Visitors can engage in various activities within the park, including birdwatching, eco cruises, sailing and canoeing, fishing, camping, and hiking.