Melbourne to Uluru road trip: Distance, driving time and attractions
Melbourne to Uluru drive: South Australian border to Adelaide
After crossing the South Australian border, it’s rural mundanity all the way to the Murray River. The Dukes Highway passes through Bordertown, Keith and Coonalpyn, where you can at least enjoy some South Australian silo art.
The Melbourne to Adelaide drive continues through Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge, but it’s worth building in a mild detour here.
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.
Head to Goolwa near the Mouth of the Murray for cruises of the Coorong and Australia’s longest beach. Then you can drive through the McLaren Vale wine region, stopping for wine-sampling sessions at McLaren Vale wineries such as Serafino, Hugh Hamilton Wines and d’Arenberg.
Click through to next section: Adelaide Hills and Adelaide.