Renmark to Port Augusta road trip: Distance, time & best stops
The best stops on a Renmark to Port Augusta road trip include Loch Luna, Burra and the Clare Valley. The distance from Renmark to Port Augusta is 395km, with a driving time of around 4h12m.
The Renmark to Port Augusta drive is likely to form part of a longer road trip, whether from Canberra to Perth or Sydney to Uluru.
To book Renmark accommodation, head here. To fix up your Port Augusta accommodation at the cheapest rates, look over here.
To plot out the best stops on a Renmark to Port Augusta road trip itinerary, read on.
Renmark to Port Augusta distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Renmark to Port Augusta is 395km. That makes for a driving time of around four hours and 12 minutes.
Renmark is the gateway to the Murray River Walk and the Riverland region. You can also visit the 23rd Street Distillery and stay at the Riverbend Caravan Park.
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The Renmark to Port Augusta driving route then heads through the Riverland region, which is home to several lakes that gather around the Murray River. You can go kayaking on Loch Luna or camping by Lake Bonney.
The Mildura to Port Augusta drive then joins the Goyder Highway at Monash, following the Murray River until it turns for the south at Morgan.
Renmark to Port Augusta road trip: Burra and the Clare Valley
The route continues to Burra, where you can build in a slight detour to the rugged landscapes of the Red Banks Conservation Park.
Burra accommodation picks
The best Burra accommodation options are:
- For plenty of space and homeliness: Paxton Square Cottages.
- For heritage and charm: Burra Railway Station Bed and Breakfast.
- For decent rooms and relatively cheap rates: Burra Motor Inn.
After Burra, the drive skirts the top of the Clare Valley, and if you want to stock up on quality Rieslings, you can take a detour south.
The route then joins National Highway 1 at Crystal Brook.
From here, the road trip itinerary heads past industrial Port Pirie and through Mambray Creek, which is the gateway to the Mount Remarkable National Park and Alligator Gorge.
The best things to do in Port Augusta include the Wadlata Outback Centre, which looks at Aboriginal and outback life, and the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
Port Augusta accommodation picks
Port Augusta accommodation tends towards the functional. Few people stay here more than one night. Booking site Wotif lists options for from $89, if you’d like to check what’s available.
However, these Port Augusta accommodation choices are particularly worth looking at:
- For heritage and character: Pampas Motel.
- For green credentials: Crossroads Ecomotel.
- For overall quality: Majestic Oasis Apartments.
- For cheap rates and a pool: Discovery Parks – Port Augusta.
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