Wine Country, Wildlife & Outback — South Australia's Best Road Trips
Adelaide is the perfect base for campervan road trips through South Australia's world-famous wine regions, stunning coastline, and rugged outback landscapes. From the Barossa Valley to Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges, your Adelaide adventure starts here.
Adelaide punches well above its weight as a campervan destination. Within a few hours' drive, you can explore world-class wine regions (Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley), encounter incredible wildlife on Kangaroo Island, drive the spectacular Great Ocean Road from the western end, or venture into the ancient Flinders Ranges.
As a smaller city, Adelaide offers genuinely affordable campervan hire with competitive pricing. It's also a popular terminus for one-way hires from Melbourne (via the Great Ocean Road) and Alice Springs (via the Stuart Highway), meaning great relocation deals are often available.
Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, Clare Valley, and Adelaide Hills — all within 1–2 hours of the city.
Australia's Galápagos — koalas, sea lions, echidnas, and remarkable rocks, accessible by ferry from Cape Jervis.
Drive the Great Ocean Road from west to east, finishing in Melbourne — a stunning one-way campervan route.
Ancient mountain landscapes, Wilpena Pound, Aboriginal rock art, and outback camping 5 hours north of Adelaide.
Adelaide's smaller market means competitive prices, especially for one-way relocation deals to/from Melbourne and Alice Springs.
Regular one-way specials from Melbourne and Alice Springs create bargain hire opportunities from Adelaide.
Adelaide offers diverse road trip options from wine country weekends to outback expeditions.
Major companies with Adelaide depots include Apollo, Britz, Maui, Mighty, Cheapa Campa, and Jucy. Most operate from depots near Adelaide Airport or in the inner western suburbs with free shuttle transfers.
For Kangaroo Island, note that only certain campervan types are permitted on the ferry — check vehicle dimensions when booking if KI is on your itinerary.
South Australia's wine regions are incredibly campervan-friendly. Many wineries welcome campervans for cellar door visits, and several caravan parks are located within the wine regions themselves. The Barossa Valley has multiple camping options, and some vineyards even offer overnight parking for self-contained vehicles.
McLaren Vale is just 45 minutes from Adelaide, making it perfect for a first-night stop. The Clare Valley, further north, offers a quieter wine region experience with excellent cycling along the Riesling Trail.
Adelaide is a key hub for one-way campervan deals. The Melbourne to Adelaide route (via the Great Ocean Road) and the Alice Springs to Adelaide route (via the Stuart Highway) regularly have discounted one-way hires available. These can save you 30–50% compared to return hires.
We can also arrange Adelaide to Sydney one-way hires via the Murray River region, and Adelaide to Perth one-way hires along the Great Australian Bight — one of the world's most spectacular coastal drives.
Collect your campervan from any of our 10 depots across Australia