Hahndorf to Lyndhurst

1. Adelaide straight up to Lyndhurst is ok as a one day drive IMV (have done that a few times), but little time for stopping other than a couple of coffee breaks (but we only cruise - never on the limit).
2. Wilpena - Blinman is the better drive, but a lot of time taken up there - sealed to Blinman now, but gravel to Copley. Lyndhurst would be a very late arrival it seems.
3. Can't say Re the L pub - Blinman has a pub with accommodation though.

Hi Doodle,
We're doing a similar run leaving Paradise (NE suburb of Adelaide) on the 27th of Sept.
Our plan is to travel as far as Leigh Creek and spend the first night there.Leigh Creek has an awesome (free) bus coal mine tour that really is worth seeing. Second night we'll spend at Marree before taking to the Birdsville Track and slowing down to a leasuirely pace, then onto Windorah, up to Longreach, across to Rocky then down the coast and back to Adelaide via Canberra. 3 weeks all up.

Anyway, for us, we have done the Blinman, Wilpena area many times so for us, it's a case of zip through fast. If this is your first time through the area, I'd recommend you maybe allow a couple of days and take the opportunity to visit Wilpena Pound, Parachilna Pub, Arkaroola, Beltana, Aroona Dam, Farina, Marree, Leigh Creek etc .....not in that particular order of course.

As for a direct answer to your question...YES...very easy drive and all bitumen if you like. The only section that's dirt along your suggested route is the 30 odd kms from Blinman to Parachilna and that's 2WD Commodore type country.

Either way...enjoy your trip and keep a look out for two Holden Captivas with SA plates on them. One silver, one grey.

Fab.