Start your journey off the beaten track at Oodnadatta or at one of the smallest towns on the world’s largest working cattle station, William Creek.

Visit the opal mining outpost of Coober Pedy and explore Andamooka, a unique town famous for the quality of its gemstones.

Roxby Downs provides a welcoming detour and Port Augusta is where roads from Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges, Alice Springs, Perth and Whyalla all intersect.

Discover Quorn, the home to the Pichi Richi Railway or stay at Melrose and visit the Booleroo Centre.

See one of South Australia’s best-kept secrets, Port Pirie, discover Gladstone’s fine old sandstone buildings, or admire the scenic Clare Valley, host to Jamestown.

Visit the once busy railway town of Yunta, and explore the wide-open spaces of Peterborough.

Blinman is a good base for exploring or have a drink with the locals at the Parachilna Prairie Hotel.

Visit Leigh Creek and the many facilities it offers the weary traveller. Lyndhurst is a setting off point for travellers going north-east and along the way drop into Innamincka, where visitors can camp along the famous Coopers.

For adventure, scenery and an exhilarating holiday, visit the Flinders Ranges and the Outback.

See the trip planner to plan your trip in this region.

Pictured Top; Underground Opal Mine Tour. Credit: Peter Fisher; SATC

Pictured below; Waterhole. Credit: Alex Makeyev; SATC