
R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South

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Last edit: 15-04-2021
Australia is very big; 8 million km2, that is more than 226 times larger than the Netherlands! Has a diversity of flora and fauna; the most diverse types of plants, trees and animals, especially birds and a lot of typical Australian marsupials, which you will not find anywhere else in the world!
Enjoy all the beauty enormously: From the evergreen tropical rainforests, to the vast Outback; from the desert to the countless and quiet idyllic palm beaches; from the winter sports areas in the south-east to the vibrant and impressive metropolis of Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.
You will see and experience it all in this great tour of Australia, a tour to remember!
Start & End Point: Adelaide, Adelaide Inn
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Duration
7h 8m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
290.55 km
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Myponga Reservoir Lookout
Built in 1902 for Joseph Gamble, an orchardist who worked in the (then) nearby Government Experimental Orchard, the Cottage and Garden with his family name were bequeathed in 1982 by two of his daughters, Clara and Edith, to the town of Mitcham for use by the local community. Then you set course for the Scott Creek Conversation Park. You go again via the Adelaide Hills through Dorset Vale. Winding through the beautiful landscape you will arrive in the town of Ashbourne, where the 1st stop is also planned at The Greenman Inn. Stop after the break to capture an Aboriginal Canoe Tree in the photo, a scarred tree or scar tree, also known as a canoe tree and shield tree, is a tree whose bark has been removed by Aboriginal Australians to make bark canoes, hideouts, weapons such as shields, tools, traps, containers, or other artifacts.
Once you arrive in Port Eliot, you will try to spot a whale on the pre-existing plateau on the coast. After whale watching, head west to enjoy the views from the Hobart Memorial Lookout, and to pause to reflect on one of Australia's greatest naval hunters, including the Royal Australian Navy's first battleship to become deployed to fight in the Vietnam War and was part of the Royal Australian Navy's disaster response after Cyclone Tracy in Darwin in 1974, before decommissioning in 2000. In Normanville, you can refuel if necessary and here is also the 2nd stop planned for something to eat. After lunch, swing on to stop again at the Myponga Reservoir Lookout to take some photos. The Myponga Reservoir, when full, covers an area of about 280 hectares. The Myponga Reservoir is fed by the Myponga River.
When you have crossed the Onkaparinga River for the 2nd time, the contours of Adelaide start to become visible again, another hour's drive, refuel opposite the hotel and then take another dip in the pool.
This route also goes through the outback, these are regions that are far from civilization. The outback covers almost three quarters of Australia and mainly extends across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, and parts of the states of Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.
The term outback includes different landscapes and climatic zones. Large parts of the outback in Western Australia are inaccessible: sometimes there is no rain here for years, while in summer the temperature rises above 50 ° C. The Queensland outback, on the other hand, consists partly of tropical rainforest.
The characteristics of the outback are:
- Only a few asphalt roads are present. Farms (stations) are often located on sandy paths that can only be used by off-road vehicles. It is no exception when a farm is located 80 kilometers from the asphalt road.
- Farms are designed for self-catering. It is not a problem if a supermarket cannot be visited for weeks.
- Settlements with a few houses, a gas station, a supermarket, a garage, a bank and catering establishments are hundreds of kilometers apart.
- Children receive distance education via the radio (School of the Air) and the Internet.
- The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is called upon for serious illnesses and accidents.
Camels were imported from the Middle East in 1870. They live partly on farms, partly in the wild.
- Of the approximately 300,000 Aborigines (approximately 1.5% of the total population of Australia), approximately 20% live in the outback, most of them in reserves.
This 4-star rated route has mostly very good roads, through hills, and some nice little places where you can meet the locals. Definitely try if you can spot a whale.
General info:
South Australia (English: South Australia) is a state with an area of 983,482 km² it is the third largest state in the country. About one eighth of South Australia is occupied by the Woomera Prohibited Area military test site.
Many names in and around this state refer to Matthew Flinders and Nicolas Baudin. These explorers had been sent out from England and France respectively to explore the south coast of Australia and claim the land. South Australia is Australia's driest state and much of it is arid and desert-like. The eastern portion of the Great Victoria Desert is in this state. In the northeast are the infamous Simpson Desert and the Tirari Desert. About 50% of the national wine production takes place in this state. Most winegrowers can be found in the southeast of the state on the border with Victoria.
The first recorded European sighting of the South Australian coast was in 1627 when the Dutch ship Gulden Zeepaert, commanded by François Thijssen, surveyed and mapped part of the coastline as far as the Nuyts archipelago. The land that now forms the state of South Australia was claimed for Great Britain in 1788 as part of the New South Wales colony. Unlike the rest of Australia, terra nullius did not apply to the new province. The Letters Patent, which used the enabling provisions of the South Australia Act 1834 to establish the boundaries of the province of South Australia, provided that "nothing in our Letters Patent affects or can be construed as a influence on the rights of an Aboriginal. Despite a strong reference to the rights of the indigenous people in the first proclamation by the governor, there was much conflict and deaths in the Australian border wars in South Australia. The beginning of the colonial government was proclaimed on December 28, 1836, now known as Proclamation Day.
South Australia is the only Australian state that has never received British convicts. In early 1838, settlers began to worry after it was reported that convicts who had escaped from the eastern states could go to South Australia. The South Australia Police was formed in April 1838 to protect the community and enforce government regulations. Their main role was to run the first temporary prison, a two-room cabin.
The current flag of South Australia was adopted on January 13, 1904 and is a British blue flag that is illegible with the state badge. The emblem is described as a piping shrike with wings outstretched on a yellow disk. The state badge is believed to have been designed by Robert Craig of Adelaide's School of Design.

Adelaide Zoo

Whalewatching Basham Beach
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South Australia
About this region
South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth-largest by population. It has a total of 1.77 million people, and its population is the second most highly centralised in Australia, after Western Australia, with more than 77 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small; Mount Gambier, the second-largest centre, has a population of 28,684.
South Australia shares borders with all of the other mainland states, as well as the Northern Territory; it is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight. The state comprises less than 8 percent of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the six states and two territories. The majority of its people reside in greater Metropolitan Adelaide. Most of the remainder are settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray. The state's colonial origins are unique in Australia as a freely settled, planned British province, rather than as a convict settlement. Colonial government commenced on 28 December 1836, when the members of the council were sworn in near the Old Gum Tree.As with the rest of the continent, the region has a long history of human occupation by numerous tribes and languages. The South Australian Company established a temporary settlement at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, on 26 July 1836, five months before Adelaide was founded. The guiding principle behind settlement was that of systematic colonisation, a theory espoused by Edward Gibbon Wakefield that was later employed by the New Zealand Company. The goal was to establish the province as a centre of civilisation for free immigrants, promising civil liberties and religious tolerance. Although its history is marked by economic hardship, South Australia has remained politically innovative and culturally vibrant. Today, it is known for its fine wine and numerous cultural festivals. The state's economy is dominated by the agricultural, manufacturing and mining industries.
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South Australia shares borders with all of the other mainland states, as well as the Northern Territory; it is bordered to the west by Western Australia, to the north by the Northern Territory, to the north-east by Queensland, to the east by New South Wales, to the south-east by Victoria, and to the south by the Great Australian Bight. The state comprises less than 8 percent of the Australian population and ranks fifth in population among the six states and two territories. The majority of its people reside in greater Metropolitan Adelaide. Most of the remainder are settled in fertile areas along the south-eastern coast and River Murray. The state's colonial origins are unique in Australia as a freely settled, planned British province, rather than as a convict settlement. Colonial government commenced on 28 December 1836, when the members of the council were sworn in near the Old Gum Tree.As with the rest of the continent, the region has a long history of human occupation by numerous tribes and languages. The South Australian Company established a temporary settlement at Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, on 26 July 1836, five months before Adelaide was founded. The guiding principle behind settlement was that of systematic colonisation, a theory espoused by Edward Gibbon Wakefield that was later employed by the New Zealand Company. The goal was to establish the province as a centre of civilisation for free immigrants, promising civil liberties and religious tolerance. Although its history is marked by economic hardship, South Australia has remained politically innovative and culturally vibrant. Today, it is known for its fine wine and numerous cultural festivals. The state's economy is dominated by the agricultural, manufacturing and mining industries.
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TOP routes from Alice Springs to Melbourne
Planning to go through Australia by motorcycle? Then read the five tips below carefully, so that you can start your motorcycle holiday well prepared. Good preparation is half the job.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
1. Decide in advance where you want to rent your motorcycle. Find a reliable rental company with good reviews. By comparing the prices of various rental companies, you can save a lot of money.
2. Plan your routes in advance. Australia is so big that it is useful to know in advance exactly where you want to go.
3. In Australia you don't just get from A to B: you have to drive a long time to get to your next destination. Practicing long motorcycle riding is therefore definitely recommended.
4. Always check the weather forecast. You can't take much on the bike, so only bring what you really need according to the weather forecast.
5. Are you going in high season? Book your accommodations in advance. If you plan to go camping, invest in a good tent.
Motorbike rental:
AussieRider : https://www.aussierider.com/bikes/australie/#
EagleRider : https://www.eaglerider.com/motorverhuur/australia
General:
Toll roads:
Toll roads are ideal for getting around or through a huge city like Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane quickly and very easy to use. There are no toll booths, so it is not possible to pay on site. The toll must be paid by yourself by telephone and credit card within three days after using the road or tunnel. When you pick up the rental motorcycle, you will receive all the information about this. It's a simple system but it requires action from yourself to avoid fines.
Motorbike traffic rules:
Motorcycling rules in Australia vary by state or territory. Inquire about the regulations on site.
Helmet:
Wearing a helmet is mandatory for driver and passenger. The helmet must comply with the Australian Standard (AS/NZS1698) or the European Standard (UNECE 22.05), which is indicated on a decal or label inside the helmet. In some states, such as New South Wales and Victoria, a helmet may no longer meet the standard if a small camera is mounted on it, if speakers (Bluetooth) are built in, or if the helmet has a tinted visor.
Lighting: Dipped beam is not mandatory during the day, but is recommended.
Passengers:
The carriage of 1 passenger is allowed. Children under 8 years of age are not allowed to be transported on the motorbike. Children from 8 years old may only be transported on the back if they can reach the footrests with their feet. Younger children may be transported in a sidecar. In several states, such as New South Wales, Northern Territory and Queensland, it is only allowed to carry a passenger if the driver has held a motorcycle license for more than one year.
Driving side by side:
Two motorcycles may ride side by side, provided that their mutual distance does not exceed 1.5 m.
traffic jams:
In Australia it is allowed to slalom between stationary or slow-moving cars in a traffic jam (lane filtering) provided a maximum speed of 30 km/h is maintained and other traffic is not endangered.
gas stations:
In Australia, a gas station is often referred to as servo (derived from service station). In the outback, a gas station is often called a road house. Pay attention; The number of filling stations is very limited, especially along the southern main route and the north-south connections. Keep this in mind and take enough spare fuel with you. For example, use the Fuel Map Australia app (fuelmap.com.au) to search for nearby gas stations and see current fuel prices.
Opening hours:
Gas stations are usually open at least from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 8 p.m. Many gas stations in larger towns and along highways offer 24-hour service or have gas dispensers. When planning longer trips, keep in mind that outside the major towns and along minor roads, gas stations are not open at night or in the morning, and sometimes on Sundays.
Pay:
Cash can be paid at petrol stations. Credit cards are accepted at most gas stations.
Tank machines:
Major credit cards are usually accepted at fuel dispensers (pay-at-the-pump), but often require a PIN to be used.
Reserve fuel:
Because the distances between places in Australia are long and gas stations in the outback may not always have sufficient fuel in stock, it is recommended that you always carry a spare tank of fuel. It is prohibited to carry fuel in a reserve tank on ferries.
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The 10 most downloaded routes in Australia from RouteXpert Hans van de Ven
Hello and welcome to this collection of the Top 10 MyRoute app downloaded routes in Australia.
There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be driven.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelogue of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
There will also be some great prizes on offer, so keep an eye on the MRA-RouteXperts page and your mail.
The 10 routes are:
1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
There will be a great new event to be announced soon, where all these routes can be driven.
Download them all now and place them in a new "Top 10" folder, so that you always have them at hand.
If you are going to drive one of these routes in the meantime, track them with the MRA Mobile App or with MRA Navigation. Take some photos (moments) along the way as these will come in handy.
Create a travelogue of your Top 10 driven routes and add the recorded track to it.
There will also be some great prizes on offer, so keep an eye on the MRA-RouteXperts page and your mail.
The 10 routes are:
1. R06 NSW Jenolan to Sydney
2. R04 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains North West
3. R02 VIC NSW Wangaratta to Canberra
4. R05 NSW Jenolan Roundtrip Blue Mountains East
5. R23 NT Darwin to Willeroo
6. R54 Williamstown to Melbourne
7. R47 SA Roundtrip Adelaide South
8. R35 WA Perth to Mount Barker
9. R19 NT Tennant Creek to Mataranka
10. R10 QLD Chinchilla to Springsure
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88h 46m