Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers Rock

Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers Rock

by Avi
(Melbourne)

Port Augusta Caravan Park

Hey mate, we are driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock. We plan to leave Adelaide at 22:00, head to Port Augusta by 2am (rest there), hopefully we can just sleep for a few hours in the car and then leave from PA to Coober Pedy (have lunch there) and then head off to Ayers...

Question is:
1. Are there any places in PA to crash just for a few hours? we are 5 guys.
2. Also is this is a good journey?
3. What are some of the things you recommend we take in terms of clothing (mid dec)?
4. Do you recommend any other stops along the way?

Hope to tell you our story after the journey.

Cheers

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Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers Rock

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Nov 29, 2009

Don't hurry
by: Rita

Hey Avi,
Jeez, you guys are in a hurry!
I'd suggest that you're looking for proper accommodation in Port Augusta before you head to Ayers Rock/Uluru. After all, you still have more than 1000 km to cover when you leave Port Augusta.
Can't you leave Adelaide earlier to have a good sleep in PA?

Check out my Port Augusta Hotels page. You could also stay at the Shoreline Caravan Park or the Backpackers Hostel if you're on a tight budget.

Yep, it is a great journey, especially if you take your time. Coober Pedy is well worth to explore, and stay for a night there. Coober Pedy accommodation suits all budgets.

It will certainly be hot in the red centre in December, so take your hats, sunglasses, sun protection, but don't forget a warm jacket or jumper for a cool night in the desert. Also, take a pair of sturdy shoes if you plan to do some walking. It's no fun to walk in thongs all the time on stony and sandy ground.

Refer to the Stuart Highway main page for more info about the route. The comment section on the Stuart Highway - Adelaide to Alice Springs page has great tips from other readers about stopping points on the Stuart Highway.

Hey, it would be great if you come back and tell us about your journey.

BTW, here is a list of great Uluru Tours, just in case you're looking for a tour.

Have a safe and fun trip.

Rita

Dec 10, 2009

Accommodation
by: Wadlata

Hi hope you all have a great trip..Port Augusta has a wide range of accommodation. You may like to have a look at our website...Wadlata Outback Centre. I am sure you will find something to suit all budgets. Also if you call into Wadlata, which also is an accredited Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre, we can provide you with all of your information through to the Northern Territory. We would love to help.

Dec 11, 2009

Thanks Wadlata
by: Rita

Great to hear from you at the Wadlata Outback centre. I've visited the centre a couple of times and enjoyed my visit every time.
That's why I encourage everyone to visit the Wadlata Outback Centre on my Port Augusta page:).

Rita

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