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South Australian Outback Tracks — 4WD

A remote South Australian 4WD journey among ranges, tracks and salt lakes.

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Suggested days
11 suggested days · 7 as a shorter start
Vehicle
4WD / conditions apply

This is a 4WD route. Seasonal closures, river crossings and hire-car rules override this plan. Check the state road authority before you leave.

Stops, in order

  1. 1Port Augusta
  2. 2Quorn
  3. 3Flinders Ranges
  4. 4Arkaroola
  5. 5Leigh Creek
  6. 6Marla
  7. 7Oodnadatta
  8. 8William Creek
  9. 9Lake Eyre / Kati Thanda
  10. 10Coober Pedy

No driving time or distance is shown. A straight line on a map would be wrong for ferries, the Gulf, Cape York and the Kimberley.

Day by day

  1. Days 1–3

    Port Augusta → Quorn

    Port Augusta: crossroads of the Eyre and Stuart highways; Quorn: heritage rail and Flinders gateway.

    Suggested overnight: Quorn

  2. Days 4–5

    Flinders Ranges → Arkaroola

    Flinders Ranges: ancient ridgelines and scenic trails; Arkaroola: remote rugged ranges and guided 4WD outings.

    Suggested overnight: Arkaroola

  3. Days 6–7

    Leigh Creek → Marla

    Leigh Creek: outback service town; Marla: Stuart Highway service stop.

    Suggested overnight: Marla

  4. Days 8–9

    Oodnadatta → William Creek

    Oodnadatta: historic track stop; William Creek: remote settlement and scenic-flight gateway.

    Suggested overnight: William Creek

  5. Days 10–11

    Lake Eyre / Kati Thanda → Coober Pedy

    Lake Eyre / Kati Thanda: salt lake that changes greatly by season; Coober Pedy: underground opal town.

    Suggested overnight: Coober Pedy

Things to do

Arkaroola ridgeline 4WD tour; Lake Eyre scenic flight.

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Road, ferry and access

  • Remote unsealed routes may close after rain; no 2WD alternative inferred for Oodnadatta Track.
  • 4WD requirement: operator/road authority guidance and current conditions override this editorial plan.

Specified work rules: subclass 417 and subclass 462. This page is a travel guide, not migration advice.