Road condition

Drive through Adelaide. It is quicker.

However you could go Murray Bridge, Gawler, Tarlee, Clare, Crystal Brook, Port Pirie. Buy yourself a Hema Road Atlas.

BTW It is Coober Pedy unless ofcourse you say it like the locals Koobapeddy

Hi Flannel

I know you can get a fold out type folder from your state motor group (RACQ etc) that lists free camp spots for overnight and up to 48 hours.

There is the "Camps Australia Wide Book" that can be used in cojunction with the "Hema" maps.
There are quite good.
They republish them about March/May.
Most book stores have the previous edition at good sell out prices, if you don't mind not having the latest ones.

Also could try here........ http://www.abcmaps.com.au/bush%20camps.htm
I have never seen these so I can't comment on them.

Hope you find something to suit you.

Cya
Tripp'n
:)

Thanks l will try to pick one of them up Cheers

Hi Flannel Bros, why don't you try this route from Melbourne which I have many times when I'm heading east from W.A. & found to be a pleasant drive with not so much traffic.
Melbourne via the Calder Highway to Ouyen. ( there are some spots on Lake Tyrell just sth. of Ouyen for overnight stops). Ouyen to Pinarooon (S.A. border) on the Mallee Hwy,then north to Loxton on the Murray River,Walkarie, Burra, Port Pirie then Port Augusta.
This route can be comfortably done in two days. I usually drive 6-7hrs a day stopping around 3pm.

Hi there Have you knocked the Gawler Caravan parks on the head.
If you want to bypass Adelaide we go Murray bridge, Palmer, Mount Pleasant, Williamstown, Gawler. Then Gawler two wells which gets you bach to Route One and on to Port Augusta.
When I go north I avoid route One preferring Gawler, Clare, Gladstone Wilmington Pt Augusta.Much more scenic, less trucks and a good secondary road. I guess it depends how much of a hurry you are in.
Enjoy,
Camper

Hi there. Have you knocked the Gawler Caravan parks on the head?
If you want to bypass Adelaide we go Murray bridge, Palmer, Mount Pleasant, Williamstown, Gawler. Then Gawler to Two Wells, which gets you back to Route One and on to Port Augusta.
When I go north I avoid Route One preferring Gawler, Clare, Gladstone Wilmington Pt Augusta. Much more scenic, less trucks and a good secondary road. I guess it depends how much of a hurry you are in.
Enjoy,
Camper