A relaxed tasting at Château Yaldara gave us bold Barossa reds, smooth fortified wines and a wander around one of the region’s most picturesque historic estates. A simple, worthwhile stop near Lyndoch.

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

Parachilna is a small outback stop anchored by the Prairie Hotel. We pulled in for lunch, tried the feral mixed grill, wandered the old railway siding, and enjoyed a quiet pause beneath the wide Flinders skies.

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.

Carrieton and nearby Johnburg are quiet country towns in South Australia with a strong sense of history. There’s not much happening, but that’s what makes them worth the stop.

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

Iron Knob is a former mining town in South Australia where Australia’s steel industry began. Raw, unpolished, and shaped by ore, it offers an honest look at how industry carved this landscape and the town beside it.

Kimba is more than a halfway photo stop. With great food, thoughtful silo art, a famously good free camp, and a town that understands travellers, it’s one of the Eyre Peninsula’s most rewarding places to pause.

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.

Ceduna on South Australia’s far-west coast. Foreshore walks, the local museum, quiet days by the sea and a gateway for future Maralinga adventures.

Swimming with a sea lion pup and a pod of dolphins in Baird Bay kicked off a magical stretch of coast. Fresh crabs, epic sunsets, and time to unwind made this leg one to remember.

We camped alone beside Murphy’s Haystacks, exploring the surreal boulders at both sunset and sunrise. With local honey for breakfast and sea-carved caves nearby, this quiet corner of the Eyre Peninsula left a lasting impression.

Stormy skies couldn’t dull the charm of Elliston. From windswept jetty walks to the quirky sculptures along the Great Ocean Drive, this coastal town served up wild weather, dramatic views, and creative surprises.

Coffin Bay is a slow, coastal stop built around seafood, still water, and calm days. We stayed at the campground, wandered the foreshore, tackled the oysters (well, Neil did), and explored the town at an easy pace.

Port Lincoln dished up an unforgettable day as Cameron took on a shark diving dare. No sharks, but the real thrill was facing the deep blue and walking away braver, and wetter than before.

Tumby Bay gave us quiet streets, bold murals and a calm start to the Eyre Peninsula. From jetty views to Yeldulknie Weir, it’s a slow, creative coastal stop worth pausing for along the way.

From steel and sea to small-town charm, Whyalla and Cowell capture the contrasts of the Eyre Peninsula. Circular jetties, lighthouse rides, and a dash of coastal humour. This leg surprised us in all the right ways.

Spear Creek gave us rugged trails, ancient rock formations and wide, empty skies on the edge of the Southern Flinders. Sunrise walks, quiet evenings and raw outback beauty made this remote station stay one to remember.