Driving Melbourne to Adelaide - Check Out These Unmissable Stops
Travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide and want to see what the inland route offers? At 726km or eight hours driving time, it is the most direct route to Adelaide. For anyone towing caravans in Melbourne, this inland run is a great excuse to get some dirt on the skirt and turn the trip into an adventure with three unmissable stops along the way.
KiKi View Campsite Off Road Experience in the Grampians
If you have ever dreamed of sleeping under a canopy of stars, then this is a non-negotiable experience. It is a 23km journey off the Western Highway near Halls Gap, but the ten-minute detour is worth the adventure. Enter the Grampians and either camp at one of the $15 camp sites at Plantation Campground on Mount Zero Road or be brave and test your off-road caravan abilities on the intermediate 4WD Wallaby Rocks Track to the breathtaking KiKi View Campsite. Camp above the clouds near the rockface and marvel at the clear blue sky, the mountain top view of the Grampians and sleep under uninterrupted views of the stars. Go for a hike and view 40-foot waterfalls and unique Aboriginal rock sites. Off-road caravans can take on the Wallaby Roads track if they are narrow and no more than 13 feet long in dry weather. Check the Grampians National Parks Road Report, as weather conditions can change the rating.
Bordertown: Wildlife, Museums and Bob Hawke
Be a tourist in Bordertown, home to the Clayton Farm Heritage museum, where you can see the history of farming equipment and agriculture in detail.
View rare and beautiful white kangaroos at the free wildlife park that will keep your kids busy and your phone gallery full.
Lastly, drop by the Bob Hawke Museum. The popular prime minister, known for his sharp wit and even sharper tongue, offers the chance to sneak in a little educational fun for the kids.
Talem Bend, South Australia: Ghost Town Tour and Ghostly Kangaroos
The fascinating Old Talem Town Historical Village will educate and delight you during the day or test your nerves with a ghost tour at night. Over 110 buildings, fully decorated in 1800s style, will keep you busy most of the day, with staff on-site to answer questions.
Before you leave the next day, make time to swing past the pink lake, Lake Bumbunga, on your way out. It's a photo opportunity you won’t want to miss.
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