Must Visit Places on a South Australia Roadtrip

Distance from Adelaide: ~75 km / 1 hr
Home to some of Australia’s oldest and best wineries (hello, Shiraz!), the Barossa offers rolling vineyards, historic cellar doors, and gourmet food trails.
Must do: Wine tasting at Seppeltsfield, Maggie Beer’s Farm, hot air balloon ride.

Ferry from Cape Jervis: ~45 min
A wildlife wonderland where you can spot sea lions, koalas, and kangaroos in the wild. Plus, there are beaches, bushland, and dramatic coastal rock formations.
Must do: Seal Bay, Flinders Chase National Park, Little Sahara sandboarding.

A charming capital city with a thriving art scene, relaxed beach suburbs, and plenty of festivals. It's the perfect base before heading off.
Must do: Adelaide Central Market, Glenelg Beach, Art Gallery of SA, Fringe Festival.

Distance from Adelaide: ~450 km / 5 hrs
Outback landscapes without going deep into the NT. Think ancient gorges, Indigenous rock art, and stargazing in a Dark Sky Reserve.
Must do: Scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, Arkaroo Rock hike, Brachina Gorge drive.

One of Australia's most underrated coastal road trips. A paradise for seafood lovers and thrill seekers.
Must do: Cage diving with great white sharks (Port Lincoln), oyster tours in Coffin Bay, surfing at Cactus Beach.

Distance from Adelaide: ~850 km / 9 hrs
This opal mining town is as unique as it gets. Locals live underground to beat the desert heat, and you can too.
Must do: Stay in a dugout hotel, visit underground churches, try noodling for opals.

SE of Adelaide – great for a loop trip
This region offers sinkholes, cave dives, and stunning coastal drives.
Must do: Blue Lake (Mt Gambier), Umpherston Sinkhole, Tantanoola Caves, Beachport Drive.

Distance from Adelaide: ~140 km / 2 hrs
A smaller, peaceful alternative to the Barossa, known for Riesling and charming countryside.
Must do: Ride or walk the Riesling Trail, boutique cellar doors, historic villages.

Just a few hours from Adelaide, this is a relaxed road trip loop with beaches, jetties, and small coastal towns.
Must do: Innes National Park, fishing at Moonta Bay, surf at Daly Head.

The best part? You don’t need a big budget to experience all of this. With campervan relocation deals starting from just $1/day through Imoova, you can road trip South Australia in style—without breaking the bank. Whether you're wine tasting, wildlife spotting, or stargazing in the outback, an SA roadie offers big adventure at a tiny price.