Take the scenic route from Melbourne to Adelaide and turn your journey into part of the adventure. Along the way, discover dramatic coastlines, ancient landscapes, celebrated wine regions and the welcoming towns that make South Australia so special. Here’s how to make the most of your drive to the Santos Tour Down Under.
Getting to the stages
Plan a Road Trip from Melbourne to Adelaide
Budget Car and Truck Rental
Budget car and truck rentals have made it easy to get around South Australia this January. With Budget’s Adelaide car hire, you’ll skip the fuss, dodge the delays, and get on the road faster - make travel feel easy to and from the race sages.
To book, call their reservation centre 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.
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.
