Tour to the Tour! Embrace a more leisurely pace by driving from Melbourne to Adelaide. This path will unveil some of South Australia's most breathtaking natural wonders, and pass by world-class wineries. Here's what to see and do on your drive from Melbourne to Adelaide for the Santos Tour Down Under.
Credit: City of Port Lincoln
Plan a Road Trip from Melbourne to Adelaide
Budget Car and Truck Rental - Leisure Rates
Budget car and truck rentals have made it easy to get around South Australia this January. Take advantage of Budget's leisure rates and travel to and from the race stages easily.
To book, call their reservation center on
(08) 8161 1700.
Terms and Conditions Apply.
Getting to South Australia
GETTING HERE BY PLANE
Are you travelling to the Santos Tour Down Under by air? If you are planning on booking flights and taking your bike, find out more about your airline's baggage policy.
- Virgin Australia - Travelling with oversized and fragile items
- Qantas - Sporting Equipment
- Jetstar - Oversized Baggage
GETTING HERE BY TRAIN
Great Southern Rail operates The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and The Southern Spirit train services between various Australian capital cities and regional areas. See Great Southern Rail for details.
VLine operates trains and coaches within Victoria, it's regional areas and Adelaide, South Australia. See VLine's luggage policy for information about travelling with a bike.
GETTING HERE BY BUS
Various coaches/buses travel between Australia's capital cities and regions. Bikes are permitted on most coach services but bookings are required.
- Greyhound - FAQ
- Firefly - Conditions of carriage – luggage
- VLine – Luggage
- Premier Stateliner - Passenger notes – luggage
For more useful information on how to get to South Australia, visit southaustralia.com
Getting to Adelaide CBD from the airport
Adelaide Airport is conveniently located less than a 15-minute drive from the city.
To get from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide CBD, you can either take a bus, taxi or Uber.
Adelaide Airport also offers a door to door shuttle service from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide Hotels and Businesses without a pre-book need. Fares are $10 per person.
Parking in the City
WILSON CAR PARKING
Wilson Parking offer affordable and secure parking in Adelaide CBD. Download the Wilson Parking App to easily locate the best car park near you.
