Barmera is a small town but has everything you need—good coffee, a well-stocked IGA, and a few great spots to eat.

Farrell Flat is the kind of place you could easily drive past without a second thought—but you’d be missing out.

We stopped by Chateau Yaldara for a tasting and quickly realised this wasn’t just another Barossa winery—it’s an experience.

Driving into Wirrabura, we immediately spotted the towering artwork, a stunning addition to South Australia’s Silo Art Trail.

Parachilna is remote, with sweeping views of the desert plains and the Flinders Ranges in the distance. There’s not much in town beyond the hotel and the old railway siding, but that’s part of the appeal. It’s a place that feels untouched, steeped in history, and well worth a visit.

For us, Leigh Creek was a fascinating and slightly eerie stop. It’s a town that tells a story of industry, change, and resilience—worth visiting for anyone wanting to see a different side of the outback.

With no set plans, we took the opportunity to explore the area on the motorbike, winding through backroads and old settlements that barely make it onto the map.

Just outside Port Augusta, we pulled into Nutbush Retreat, a working sheep station offering a unique outback stay.

Climbing Mt Wudinna gave us sweeping views and sore calves, while nearby Polda Rock offered a quiet slice of history. We wrapped the day with stargazing, new mates, and moonlight — outback travel at its best.

We stopped in tiny Wirrulla to check out the world’s only inland jetty — a dry-land surprise with a great sense of humour. It’s quirky, quick, and worth the detour. The tide? Never coming in.

From bubblegum-pink waters to spinning giants of steel, Lake MacDonnell and Penong’s Windmill Museum gave us one of our most colourful days yet. A little off the main road — and totally worth it.