Melbourne to Alice Springs road trip: Distance, driving time & stops
Melbourne to Alice Springs road trip attractions: South Australia section
The Western Highway becomes the Dukes Highway once you pass into South Australia. Bordertown and Keith have national parks nearby, and you can coo at some South Australian silo art in Coonalpyn.
But things get more appealing when you reach the Murray River at Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge.
Tailem Bend accommodation picks
The best Tailem Bend accommodation choices are:
- For good quality at relatively cheap rates (and a riverside location): Motel River Bend.
- For racetrack views: Rydges Pit Lane Hotel.
- For families: Big4 The Bend Holiday Park.
The Adelaide Hills arrive shortly afterwards, with the best place to stay being Hahndorf. Here you can enjoy German pubs such as the Hahndorf Inn and wineries such as the Lane Vineyard and the Howard Vineyard.
Most will choose to go into Adelaide – check out our Adelaide city guide if you plan to do so.
Next section: To Port Augusta.