Stuart Highway goes north and south through the centre of Australia connecting the Top End – Darwin, Central Australia- Alice Springs and Southern Australia – Adelaide.
One end of the Stuart Highway is at Adelaide in South Australia and the other is Darwin in Northern Territory, approximately 3000 kilometres of adventure.
The Stuart Highway could be travelled in 4 or 5 days, driving about 600 – 700 kilometres per day, but you won’t see much along the way. It is best to allow at least 2 or 3 weeks or more so you can see the delights of the Outback and Top End, not just the towns and the scenery along the Stuart Highway, but destinations like Uluru and Litchfield National Park off Stuart Highway.
Starting at the southern end at Adelaide, the next main town is Port Augusta, driving further on you will see the magnificent Flinders Ranges on the eastern side.
There is accommodation at Woomera which is a short distance off the Stuart highway, also on the same road is the mining towns of Roxby Downs, Olympic Dam and Andamooka. Tours are available – may need to be pre booked.
Further along the Stuart Highway is Coober Pedy. The majority of opals sold all over the world are Aussie opals from Coober Pedy. A very unique town that is certainly worth visiting, accommodation ranges from camping to a 5 star underground Motel.
Your next accommodation stop is at Erldunda on Stuart Highway, if you plan to visit Uluru – Ayers Rock you can drive further and turn left at Erldunda drive along Lasseter Highway. There are several options for accommodation at Curtin Springs and Ayers Rock Resort. You can visit Ulura and the Olgas from either of these accommodation places.
If you have a 4WD you can drive to Alice Springs via the Mereenie Loop which takes you past Kings Canyon and Palm Valley which both have campgrounds. If you don’t have a 4WD, tours can be arranged so you can still see these beautiful places and many other locations in the area.
Your next main town is Alice Springs, return to the Stuart Highway by Lasseters Highway or the Mereenie Loop. As you drive into Alice Springs you will notice the Macdonnell Ranges on the east and the west also you will see the Todd River which is usually dry. There is so much to see in Alice Springs and the area that you could easily stay for a week.
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