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You'll find plenty of information on the regions of South Australia on this handy map. You can click to launch the map for more information on a particular area, zoom in for even more detail or zoom out to get the big picture.

The legendary Ghan train, South Australia
Swimming with sea lions on the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Murray River, South Australia
Bethany Wines, Barossa, South Australia
Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Getting to Adelaide by Road

Arriving in Adelaide by road allows you to experience some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery and encounter the friendliness of the Australian people along the way.

Whether you enjoy the discovery of a self driving holiday or the relaxation and convenience of coach travel, both options are readily available.

More on Getting to Adelaide By Road

By Car


With its central position on the continent of Australia, Adelaide is a great self-drive destination from or to interstate cities. Plus, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Every year, thousands of Kiwis enjoy the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road and Kangaroo Island on their way to Adelaide from Melbourne, with increasing numbers exploring the secrets the lesser known Eyre Peninsula and Nullarbor Plain on their way from Perth.

For more ideas, check out these self-drive itineraries.

Most of the major car hire companies are represented in Adelaide, with depots in the city centre and at the airport.
Budget Rent-A-Car
Avis Car Rental
Hertz Car Rental
Europcar

By Coach


All interstate and regional coaches arrive at and depart from the Adelaide Central Bus Station at 85 Franklin St, Adelaide.

Greyhound Australia has connections to Adelaide from all major Australian cities and offers travel passes designed for independent travel.

Firefly Express also operates daily services from Melbourne and Sydney to Adelaide.

Premier Stateliner provides regular services from many of South Australia’s regional centres to Adelaide.

More information is available from Bus SA.

Stop off in the Coonawarra, driving from Melbourne to Adelaide, South Australia

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    This tour will take your breath away! You will learn all about South Australia’s nature, wildlife, aboriginal culture and see some amazing sites like Wilpena Pound.


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