Adelaide to Darwin
Submitted: Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 14:45
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Geoff W21
Hi all,
Geoff here - just joined
Looking for some advice please
I am travelling the Stuart highway to
Daly River beginning the trip next week. Given the current flooding on the Daly I am looking at taking more time for the trip than originally planned
Looking for recommended
camping spots, probably off the main highway, to spend some time on the way up. Specifically any spots with a
waterhole or
creek - looking for a more pleasant spot than just a highway stop
Happy to travel a reasonable distance off the main road
Any suggestions welcome
Thanks
Geoff
Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 16:41
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 16:41
There are probably more
water holes than desirable up there at the moment, but they might be gone in a week?
If it is open, we can always spend a couple of weeks along the
Oodnadatta Track. There is always something new to see.
SA outback road conditions
Cheers,
Peter
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Reply By: Member - John - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 16:42
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 16:42
Edith Falls,
Mataranka,
Daly Waters (pub), Old Police
Waterhole Davenport Range, first time here, was meant to be two days, stayed a week.Others will have different
places as suggestions. Enjoy your trip
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Reply By: RMD - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 21:39
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026 at 21:39
Geoff.
Being from
Adelaide, I hope you are aware that creeks & waterholes up north and ESPECIALLY around DALY may contain LARGE BITING LIZARDS. They can be anywhere near or IN
water holes etc, AFTER A FLOOD EVENT. Can your accomplice drive the rig IF you suddenly disappear?
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Reply By: Stephen L (Clare) SA - Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:11
Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 at 10:11
Hi Geoff
Not sure if you have seen the many reports, but every Outback Road in the Northern Parts of our State (South Australia) and many areas in the Territory have been smashed with rain, including
Alice Springs and in the
Daly River area.
At this stage you will be sticking to the bitumen.
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