Self-Driving Option

 

For guests who prefer to self-drive, here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth arrival in the Far North Flinders Ranges and an stress-free start to your journey.

​

Meeting Point

Leigh Creek township in the Far North Flinders Ranges

​

Driving Requirements

• Vehicle Suitability:
  Standard 2-wheel-drive vehicles are suitable if they have high ground clearance for dirt road tracks entering the trekking start and completion points in the Far North Flinders Ranges. 

• Road Conditions:
  Check the Outback Roads website before departure. Weather and road conditions in the Outback can change rapidly.

• Safety Tips:

  • Avoid driving at dawn or dusk due to wildlife and station stock on roads.

  • Ensure your vehicle has a spare tyre, adequate drinking water, and is mechanically reliable.

  • Mechanical and towing services are limited and costly beyond the Northern Flinders Ranges. Consider checking your RAA membership or equivalent.

​

Recommended Stopovers

Many guests split the drive from Adelaide City- 7-hour, 50-minute drive into two days:

• Halfway Point: Port Augusta

• Suggested Accommodation: Spear Creek Station, conveniently located off the main road for an effortless start the next day.

​

Arrival at Leigh Creek

• Arrival Time:
  Self-driving guests are welcome to arrive at Leigh Creek anytime in the afternoon. However, the Camel Treks Australia crew typically arrives around 5:00 pm with guests arriving via the Stateliner Coach Service.

• Early Arrivals:
  Feel free to relax and explore the township and neighbouring Copley. 

• Dining Options:
  If you arrive early, you may choose to visit the Aroona Dam, Akkura Walking Trail, or go birdwatching at the Retention Dam. Leigh Creek has a supermarket and Tavern. Copley has a bakery and Historic Hotel. 

​

Navigation

• Set Your GPS:
  Enter Leigh Creek, South Australia (postcode 5731).

​

Parking & Meeting the Crew

• Upon arrival, Camel Treks Australia Cameleers will assist you in safely parking your vehicle, caravan, or trailer for the duration of your trek. Approximate arrival time of cameleers is 5 pm.

• Camel Treks Australia will confirm the exact meeting location in Leigh Creek once bookings are confirmed. 

​

Alternate Parking Option

If preferred, guests can park their vehicles at the Camel Treks Australia Camel Farm base, located just south of Port Augusta, between 12noon - 12:15 pm on the designated arrival day:

• 5-Day Journey: Friday

• 7-Day Journey: Saturday

• 9-Day Journey: Thursday

Address details will be provided upon booking.

​

Important Notes for Self-Drivers

🗺️ Adelaide to Leigh Creek, South Australia

Approx. travel time: 6 hrs 45 mins Distance: 537 km

• Depart Adelaide City via Victoria Square → Grote St → West Terrace (1.2 km)

• Take M2 and National Highway A1 to Mallala Rd, Two Wells (31 min / 41.9 km)

• Continue along Mallala Rd and Traeger Rd to Balaklava Rd (B84) (36 min / 53.4 km)

• Turn right onto Balaklava Rd (B84) and continue (5 min / 8.2 km)

• Follow Blyth Plains Rd and Blyth Rd to Horrocks Hwy / Main North Rd (B82) in Clare (29 min / 41.1 km)

• Continue north via RM Williams Way (B80) and B83 to Leigh Creek (4 hr 7 min / 391 km)

• Turn left onto Black Oak Dr (270 m) → Arrive: Leigh Creek SA 5731