Albury to Alice Springs, best way? - anybody done it?

It all depends on what way you want to drive?

If you want nearly all bitumen, then straight up the Stuart Highway as far as Kulgera, then cross over the railway line and then a good dirt road all the way to Finke.

If you do not mind dirt roads, follow the Murray as far as Morgan, turn right through to Burra and then Spalding and then up to Hawker.

There are some magic places to see and visit in the Flinders and then a must stop and stay at Farina and the last of the bitumen to Marree.

The Oodnadatta Track is a great drive and full of history.. from Oodnadatta on the New Crown Homestead and then a good run into Finke.

As I said, only you know the type of tracks you like to follow, but it is never any question for me, hit the dirt where you can for a better drive.

The way we get Port Augusta is via Deni, Moulamein,Tooleybuc,Robinvale, Mild, Renm, Burra, Peterborough, Orroroo, Wilmington, then north .Cheers hope this helps leave early enjoy your trip.

River Rina : I don't have any subjections for our route , but was wondering what type / condition road are you prepared to travel on as i don't think you have mentioned . I was a little concerned on some of the roads suggested in the reply's not knowing your expectations
are you going into Alice for the pre race entertainment ?? and then heading down the old south road to watch the race over two days ? I can tell you this road is VERY busy rough & dusty come race time .