ExplorOz South Australia Trek Noteshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/saExplorOz Trek Notes are detailed, factual reviews of destinations in Australia to which you can plan a self-drive camping trip.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pngExplorOz Logohttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/saSA - Arkaroola 4WD Loophttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/arkaroola-4wd-loophttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/arkaroola-4wd-loop<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/27185__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Arkaroola 4WD Loop" border="0" />The Arkaroola-Mt Painter Wilderness Sanctuary provides some of the most exciting off-road tracks in SA. The Echo Camp Track & backtracks wind their way through the impossibly steep mountains and deep gorges and will keep the 4WD enthusiast happy.Wed, 18 May 2022 01:41:00 GMTSA - Birdsville Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/birdsville-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/birdsville-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/342__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Birdsville Track" border="0" />The Birdsville Track runs south from Birdsville to Maree and passes through the Sturt Stony Desert. It is an extremely remote region but is strikingly beautiful in its harshness.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/bunyeroo-gorge-scenic-drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/bunyeroo-gorge-scenic-drive<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/88996__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive" border="0" />If there is just one drive in the Flinders Ranges that you have time to drive, then the Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive is one of the finest scenic routes not to miss. It does not matter how many times you drive this route, you will never get tired of the picturesque landscapes that unfold before your eyes, from sweeping plains covered in Native Pine to the rugged Gorges, the Bunyeroo Gorge Scenic Drive has it all.Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:05:00 GMTSA - Chowilla Old Coach Roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/chowilla-old-coach-roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/chowilla-old-coach-road<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/42606__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Chowilla Old Coach Road" border="0" />From forests of large River Red Gums to dense lignum scrublands of the backwaters and billabongs, the Old Coach Road offers everything that you would expect from an outback trip.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Coffin Bayhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/coffin-bayhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/coffin-bay<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/160__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Coffin Bay" border="0" />The Coffin Bay penninsula is a large wilderness area, almost surrounded by water, reaching out into Great Australian Bight. It is situated at the southern-most tip of the Eyre Penninusula near Port Lincoln.Fri, 28 May 2021 09:23:00 GMTSA - Coorong National Park Waterwayshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/coorong-national-park-waterwayshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/coorong-national-park-waterways<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/98202__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Coorong National Park Waterways" border="0" />There are some times when great destinations can only be visited by either foot or water. This predominantly boating trek note lets those with access to watercraft, either powered by motor or by human means visit a small section of one of Australia’s most fragile ecosystems, with almost 50,000 hectares of enormous and stunning scenery, - The Coorong and the Murray Mouth. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:13:00 GMTSA - Cordillo Downshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/cordillo-downshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/cordillo-downs<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/1072__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Cordillo Downs" border="0" />This is the main route from Innamincka to Birdsville. The track is about 420km and conditions vary greatly. The countryside is a seemingly endless gibber plain but this is Australia's prime cattle country - the Channel Country.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Dalhousie to Finke via Bloods Ckhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dalhousie-to-finke-via-bloods-ckhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dalhousie-to-finke-via-bloods-ck<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41697__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Dalhousie to Finke via Bloods Ck" border="0" />This trek connects the Red Centre and the Simpson Desert but also intersects the Old Ghan in numerous places and provides an interesting drive.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Dares Hill Tourist Drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dares-hill-tourist-drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dares-hill-tourist-drive<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/72268__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Dares Hill Tourist Drive" border="0" />From Ancient Aboriginal Rock engravings and painting, Historic old Ruins from bygone years through to the Worlds Greatest Merino Sheep Stud, from rich cropping pastures through to saltbush covered plains, Dares Hill Circuit offers the traveller a contrasting trip in such a short Distance.Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:17:00 GMTSA - Dig Tree Circuithttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dig-tree-circuithttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dig-tree-circuit<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41790__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Dig Tree Circuit" border="0" />This loop trek from Innamincka will take you on a historic adventure, heading towards The Burke and Wills "Dig Tree", which is one of Australia's national icons and an enduring reminder of our pioneering spirit.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:54:00 GMTSA - Fleurieuhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/fleurieuhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/fleurieu<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/212__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Fleurieu" border="0" />This trek covers the eastern, southern and western coastal regions of the peninsula and offers a variety of contrasts of wild beaches, excellent coastal scenery, great family seaside towns, rolling pastoral land and a taste of a popular wine region.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:35:00 GMTSA - Flinders Rangeshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/flinders-rangeshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/flinders-ranges<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/103__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Flinders Ranges" border="0" />The Flinders Ranges is semi-arid, harsh yet beautiful. There are many unique features here including gorges, ramparts and dry creekbeds.This is the region that Hans Heysen loved to paint and is a popular part of the Australian outback.Thu, 28 Oct 2021 06:08:00 GMTSA - Gammon Ranges Bunyip Chasmhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/gammon-ranges-bunyip-chasmhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/gammon-ranges-bunyip-chasm<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/16119__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Gammon Ranges Bunyip Chasm" border="0" />The drive into the Gammon Ranges National Park will reward you with spectacular views of rugged terrain, chasms and deep gorges, towering mountains, tree-lined creeks and freshwater springs.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:36:00 GMTSA - Gawler Rangeshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/gawler-rangeshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/gawler-ranges<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/681__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Gawler Ranges" border="0" />This rarely used route is a great alternative to crossing the Eyre Highway from Ceduna through to Port Augusta. Passing through the ranges and saltbush country there is the option to head further north to Kingoonya & onto Coober Pedy.Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:50:00 GMTSA - Glass Gorge Scenic Drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/glass-gorge-scenic-drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/glass-gorge-scenic-drive<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/87197__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Glass Gorge Scenic Drive" border="0" />An alternative to Parachilna Gorge, the Glass Gorge Scenic Drive between Blinman and Parachilna offers some stunning scenery and a chance to visit one of the best mining ruins in the Flinders Ranges - Nuccaleena.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:21:00 GMTSA - Googs Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/googs-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/googs-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/602__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Googs Track" border="0" />A most adventurous short-cut for those travelling from the west to Coober Pedy & the Alice. Excellent views and plenty of wildlife, featuring memorials dedicated to Goog and Dinger, Goog’s Lake and Mount Finke.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:39:00 GMTSA - Innamincka Memorials and Markershttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/innamincka-memorials-and-markershttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/innamincka-memorials-and-markers<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41694__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Innamincka Memorials and Markers" border="0" />This trek which lies purely in the Innamincka Regional Reserve follows the memorials, markers and waterholes along Cooper Creek and includes the 15 Mile Track, and Nappa Merrie Road. It is a trek filled with history and culture from the Burke and Wills Expedition to protected Aboriginal sites and artefacts.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:36:00 GMTSA - Inside Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/inside-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/inside-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/16216__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Inside Track" border="0" />The Inside Track was gazetted as a public road on 16th January 2002 and provides an alternative route that is also 35km shorter than the main Birdsville Track.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:37:00 GMTSA - Maralinga via Colonahttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-colonahttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-colona<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/207937__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Maralinga via Colona" border="0" />Maralinga was one of Australia's most secretive places for decades, being the site for the British Atomic testing. It is now possible to visit the area (on tour) to learn and see a former modern nuclear test site.Wed, 11 May 2022 07:25:00 GMTSA - Maralinga via Nullarbor Roadhousehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-nullarbor-roadhousehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-nullarbor-roadhouse<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/207912__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Maralinga via Nullarbor Roadhouse" border="0" />For the more adventurous driver, this is an alternative route to Maralinga Village. Maralinga was one of Australia's most secretive places for decades, being the site for the British Atomic testing. It is now possible to visit the area (on tour) to learn and see a former modern nuclear test site.Wed, 11 May 2022 07:26:00 GMTSA - Moralana Scenic Drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/moralana-scenic-drivehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/moralana-scenic-drive<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/89067__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Moralana Scenic Drive" border="0" />The Moralana Scenic Drive connects the main Hawker - Wilpena and Hawker - Parachilna Roads via a good dirt road that offers stunning scenery and features like Wilpena Pound Range, Bunbinyunna Range, Black Gap Lookout, Elder Range and the historic Old Cueing Yards.Mon, 03 Apr 2017 02:58:00 GMTSA - Morgan Historic Walkhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/morgan-historic-walkhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/morgan-historic-walk<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41828__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Morgan Historic Walk" border="0" />There are many times when making the most of many scenic or historic places, the best way to see them is to venture out on foot. This short, but informative walk will show you many of the historic places and buildings in one of the Riverland’s best kept secrets – Morgan.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:44:00 GMTSA - Binns Track - Oodnadatta to Mt Darehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/mt-dare-to-oodnadatta-via-dalhousiehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/mt-dare-to-oodnadatta-via-dalhousie<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41394__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Binns Track - Oodnadatta to Mt Dare" border="0" />This trek provides an easy opportunity to access Dalhousie Springs, one of the main icons of the Simpson Desert without a significant detour if touring between South Australia and the Red Centre.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:58:00 GMTSA - Ngarkat CP - Baan Hillhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/ngarkat-cp-baan-hillhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/ngarkat-cp-baan-hill<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41074__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Ngarkat CP - Baan Hill" border="0" />This trek starts at the town of Keith and journeys north through the magnificent Ngarkat Conservation Park and finishing at Lameroo. It provides an insight into the diverse flora of the Mallee Scrub and provides the traveller with medium 4WD challenges.Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:33:00 GMTSA - Nilpena - A Pinch of Salthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/nilpena-a-pinch-of-salthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/nilpena-a-pinch-of-salt<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/25742__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Nilpena - A Pinch of Salt" border="0" />This is one of the few access tracks to the shores of Lake Torrens. It is accessable via Nilpena StationThu, 21 Oct 2021 03:38:00 GMTSA - Nullarbor Roadhouse to Cookhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/nullarbor-roadhouse-to-cookhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/nullarbor-roadhouse-to-cook<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/210209__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Nullarbor Roadhouse to Cook" border="0" />The appeal of this trek is the ease of which four wheel drivers can visit the ghost town settlement of Cook on the Trans Australian Railway line, and along the way see caves, sinkholes, blowholes, bores, tanks and ruins.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:38:00 GMTSA - Oodnadatta Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/oodnadatta-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/oodnadatta-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/116__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Oodnadatta Track" border="0" />If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs, excellent conservation park information & railway sidings/rubble.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:39:00 GMTSA - Painted Deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/painted-deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/painted-desert<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/26546__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Painted Desert" border="0" />The Painted Desert has to be the highlight of the South Australian Desert experience. This trek from Coober Pedy takes as little as one day, but if you are a photographer or painter, you may choose to spend an entire week in the Painted Desert.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:39:00 GMTSA - Robe Beach Runhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/robe-beach-runhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/robe-beach-run<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/109__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Robe Beach Run" border="0" />From Robe in south east SA to Beachport this trek heads south along a wild windswept beach. Challenging beach driving - 4WD essential.Wed, 20 Jun 2012 02:13:00 GMTSA - Simpson Deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/343__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert" border="0" />The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:05:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert French Linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-french-linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-french-line<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/145__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert French Line" border="0" />The French Line is the most direct route across the desert and traverses directly across the tops of over 1200 red sand dunes, with Big Red being the major challenge.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:43:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert Rig Roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-rig-roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-rig-road<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/386__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert Rig Road" border="0" />The Rig Road is the most southern access across the Simpson Desert. It is a longer route because it winds along the edge of dunes and crosses at the lowest points. Old clay-topped track is now eroding, but was once used for moving heavy equipment.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:32:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert WAA Linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-waa-linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-waa-line<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/1125__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert WAA Line" border="0" />This track is similar to the French Line and although it has smaller dunes, it is very picturesque especially after rain. While in this area take a look at the Knolls, which is a scenic but fragile part of the Simpson so please stay on the track. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:22:00 GMTSA - St Mary Peak and Wilpena Pound Walkhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/st-mary-peak-and-wilpena-pound-walkhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/st-mary-peak-and-wilpena-pound-walk<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/86270__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location St Mary Peak and Wilpena Pound Walk" border="0" />The St Mary Peak Hike offers the adventurous and fit outdoor person the opportunity to enjoy a challenging, long hike to the highest point in the Flinders Ranges, which is also central to the local Adnyamathanha Aboriginal people Dreaming Story. Hikers will be rewards with 360° views of the ranges, surrounding plains and further west to the dry salt lake of Lake Torrens. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:52:00 GMTSA - Strzelecki Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/strzelecki-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/strzelecki-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/863__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Strzelecki Track" border="0" />The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route from Innamincka to Lyndhurst, however our trek note is for travellers going between Innamincka and Arkaroola Village in the heart of the Flinders Ranges.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:53:00 GMTSA - Walkers Crossinghttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/walkers-crossinghttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/walkers-crossing<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/16204__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Walkers Crossing" border="0" />Route for driving between Birdsville and Innamincka through the flood plain country of the nothern overlow of the Cooper Creek before rising onto the Sturt Stony Desert on the Birdsville Track.Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:15:00 GMTSA - Wentworth to Renmark via Old Coach Roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/wentworth-to-renmark-via-old-coach-roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/wentworth-to-renmark-via-old-coach-road<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/42422__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Wentworth to Renmark via Old Coach Road" border="0" />Follow the old stock route that was once used by the ‘Overlanders’ who brought the very first stock to Adelaide overland from New South Wales. Rich with Aboriginal and European history, this trek will take you back in time to some rather turbulent years.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:40:00 GMTSA - Yorkehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/yorkehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/yorke<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/378__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Yorke" border="0" />The highlight of this trek is the Innes National Park offering great coastal scenery, excellent fishing and surfing, and beautiful protected bays.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:40:00 GMT