Wilpena Pound to Adelaide

Hi Steve,
We think the RM Williams way is the most appealing route from Wilpena to Adelaide. Stop at the service station/ shop in Spaulding for a really good coffee. Mim and Bruce who used to run the William Creek Hotel are the new owners and brought their very good coffee making skills with them.
Have a great trip
Anni

For scenery, I'd take the RM Williams way and go through the Clare Valley.

Main highway between Port Augusta and Adelaide is pretty much a highway with an odd windfarm, lochness monster or spaceship as you approach Adelaide!

Anyway other than the highway is good, try and have a visit to Alligator Gorge near Wilmington on your way down, some great walks and scenery, you may as well head out to Hancocks lookout while you're near Wilmington , fantastic views over the gulf.
Via Clare if you like a wine or two.

Hi Steve,
I would suggest Quorn, Wilmington, Melrose, Gulnare, Spalding and Clare. You will always have ranges in your view and there is plenty of quiet towns to stop at.

Cheers
Graham

Hi Steve,
You should be sure to time your arrival in Wilmington for morning tea. The Beautiful Valley Cafe has lovely coffee, and the pies are to die for. Keep it quiet, because I want to be able to get back there with the expectation of getting some. They have some game pies, and probably the best I've had in my 60 plus years. But don't tell anyone!
Cheers, Bob

Thanks everyone for the additional information. The Main North Road sounds like the best. Much appreciated. I'm a sucker for a good pie or sausage roll so I'll just have to follow up on your suggestions!

I'm with most others here RM way the other road is just a hwy , just south of wilmington is Alligator gorge " a must see place " the road in is "No cavan road" .... i towed in our heavy o/r camper & i see why they say that , cruisers brakes where smoking !!! But what a pretty place ...give your self a bit of time for a good walk .
At Wilmington a bloke has a few old land rovers on display .

cheers

Just arrived back about an hour ago from Rawnsley Park Station (just short of Wilpena).
We travelled via Gawler, Clare, Jamestown, and Orroroo along RM Williams Way and Forth Street to Hawker. This is the way suggested by the RAA of SA Travel Planner and is quite scenic as well as being the quickest way.

Perhaps if someone was starting in the western suburbs, the drive along Pt Wakefield Road and turn off at Stirling, then through Quorn may be a better option.

Great weather, great company (our friends) and a good stay , bush camping in Rawnsley Park, but with all facilities near by.

The flies were a bit thick and the bloody prickles annoying. Still enjoyed the long weekend anyway.

Thanks Bill - I've got the aeroguard packed but thanks to you I'll make sure to pack the sock savers.
Regards
Steve