Compare Campervan Prices — Alice Springs to Adelaide
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Why Drive Alice Springs to Adelaide?
This 1,530 km route is one of Australia's great campervan drives. Here's what makes it special.
Key Stops: Alice Springs to Adelaide
Must-see places along the route, from your starting point in Alice Springs.
Alice Springs
Start
Erldunda & Stuart Highway junction
1,350 km from Alice Springs
Turn-off for Uluru (Lasseter Highway) or continue to Alice Springs.
Marla & Oodnadatta Track junction
1,060 km from Alice Springs
Last outpost before the NT border, painted desert scenery.
Coober Pedy
850 km from Alice Springs
Underground homes, opal mines, Mars-like moonscape.
Woomera
490 km from Alice Springs
Former rocket-testing range with a quirky museum.
Flinders Ranges
430 km from Alice Springs
Wilpena Pound, ancient geological amphitheatre and bushwalks.
Clare Valley
140 km from Alice Springs
Riesling wine country — cellar doors and cycling trails.
Adelaide
Destination
One-Way Campervan Hire: Alice Springs → Adelaide
One-way fees from Adelaide to Alice Springs range from $200–$500. Fewer brands service this corridor than the East Coast, so book early in the dry season. Apollo, Britz, and Maui are the main options.
Brands Available in Alice Springs (Pickup)
Brands Available in Adelaide (Drop-off)
Insider Tips for the Alice Springs to Adelaide Drive
The drive crosses some of Australia's most remote country — carry extra water, fuel jerry can, and a basic first-aid kit.
Mobile reception drops out for long stretches north of Port Augusta. Download offline maps.
Coober Pedy is fascinating — stay underground at a dugout hotel for the experience.
Fuel prices increase significantly north of Port Augusta. Fill up whenever you can.
If continuing to Uluru, book Ayers Rock Resort camping well ahead — it's the only option near the rock.
Alice Springs to Adelaide — Frequently Asked Questions
About 1,530 km and 15–16 hours non-stop. Most travellers take 5–10 days, with stops at the Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy and the outback towns along the Stuart Highway.