Take the Long Way Around
You’ve found us Off the Main Road. Welcome to the slower side of travel.
Out here, it’s about quiet roads, small towns, and the kind of places worth stopping for.
We’re Neil, Cameron, and Zoe, a couple of Aussie travellers (and one very patient old Staffy) exploring Australia one dusty road at a time.
We write and photograph from the road itself. Every distance, detour, and roadhouse pie tested along the way. Off the Main Road is where we share it all: the practical bits, the funny bits, and the quiet moments that make travel what it is.
Travel Guides Built on the Road
Our guides aren’t written from desks; they’re built on the road. Every stop, every distance, every bit of dust comes from real travel.
They’re made for travellers who like it quiet: caravanners, motorhomers, campers — anyone who’d rather wander than rush.
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Stories From the Road
Between the maps and the miles, we share the stories that bring each place to life.
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We’re delving into the unbeaten paths of our vast landscape, uncovering hidden gems and embracing the thrill of adventure. Join us as we navigate rugged terrains and explore offbeat destinations that showcase the beauty and diversity of Australia.
Follow our journey and experience the excitement of stepping off the main road, one adventure at a time.
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If you enjoy slow travel, open skies, and the kind of stories best told around a campfire, you’ll fit right in here.
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Before You Go
However you travel, tent, van, or caravan, take your time. The best roads rarely rush.
See you somewhere out there,
Neil, Cam & Zoe
Downloadable Travel Guide – 63-page Digital PDF
From red cliffs to wide plains, this epic loop takes you through the soul of South Australia.
Discover the best of the Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas, coast, country, and everything in between, with this 63-page digital travel guide from Off the Main Road.
Starting and ending in Adelaide, The Great Southern Loop follows an epic 2,500-kilometre circuit through seaside towns, rugged coastlines, granite country, and the vast inland heart of the Eyre Peninsula. From the salt air of Marion Bay to the rolling farmland of Kimba, it’s an epic South Australian journey made for slow days and open roads.
Inside, you’ll find a complete travel plan with distances, pacing suggestions, and local insights for every major stop, plus optional detours, free camps, and farmstays for those who prefer the quieter way around.
Whether you’re in a caravan, camper, or motorhome, this guide is made for travellers who want to see more than the highway, to linger in small towns, walk the clifftops, and find the stories tucked behind every jetty.
What’s Inside:
63-page printable PDF
Full travel plan with distances and pacing guide
Town-by-town highlights and Fast Facts
“Before You Go” and Travel Wisdom pages
Side quests and local detours
Honest, first-hand notes from full-time travellers