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Adelaide to Perth One Way Motorhome Hire

Planning a road trip from Adelaide to Perth? Discover the scenic southern coastline with a one-way campervan rental. Use our comparison tool above to check prices and availability for campervan hire.

You can also hire a camper in the opposite direction: from Perth to Adelaide.

Adelaide to Perth One Way Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide, South Australia to Port Augusta, South Australia

Distance: Approximately 310 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 hours

Attractions:

  • Wadlata Outback Centre
  • Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
  • Water Tower Lookou

Day 2: Port Augusta to Ceduna, South Australia

Distance: Approximately 470 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 5 hours

Attractions:

  • Iron Knob (historic mining town)
  • Murphys Haystacks (unique rock formations)
  • Ceduna Arts and Cultural Centre

Day 3: Ceduna to Nullarbor, South Australia

Distance: Approximately 300 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 3.5 hours

Places of Interest:

  • Head of Bight (whale watching, seasonal)
  • Nullarbor Plain (scenic landscapes)
  • Koonalda Homestead (historic site)

Day 4: Nullarbor to Eucla, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 190 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours

Must-See Stops:

  • Bunda Cliffs (dramatic coastal cliffs)
  • Eucla Telegraph Station ruins
  • Eucla Sand Dunes

Day 5: Eucla to Caiguna, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 250 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 2.5 hours

Points of Interest:

  • Border Village (crossing from SA to WA)
  • Nullarbor Links Golf Course (world’s longest golf course)
  • Caiguna Blowhole

Day 6: Caiguna to Norseman, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 370 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 4 hours

Sights to See:

  • Balladonia Hotel and Museum
  • Fraser Range Station (historic sheep station)
  • Beacon Hill Lookout in Norseman

Day 7: Norseman to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 190 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours

Attractions:

  • Super Pit Mine (massive open-cut gold mine)
  • Museum of the Goldfields
  • Broad Arrow Ghost Town

Day 8: Kalgoorlie to Southern Cross, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 190 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 2 hours

Highlights:

  • Karalee Dam and Granite Rocks
  • Southern Cross Historical Museum
  • Marvel Loch (historic mining town)

Day 9: Southern Cross to Perth, Western Australia

Distance: Approximately 370 km

Estimated Driving Time: About 4 hours

Things to Experience:

  • Wave Rock (detour via Hyden)
  • York (historic town with Victorian architecture)
  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden in Perth

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take a campervan to Kangaroo Island?

Yes, but supplier policies vary. While most hire companies restrict travel on unsealed roads, some allow short, well-maintained access roads to recognised campgrounds—check your hire agreement before driving on any unsealed roads on Kangaroo Island (for both 2WD and 4WD campers).

In order to get to Kangaroo Island, you will need to book a ferry; please note that this is the responsibility of the hirer. Check with your hire supplier to see if any further restrictions apply.

Is campervan hire with unlimited mileage available?

Yes, generally unlimited kilometres are included for standard vehicle rentals in Australia. Limits are placed on some types of vehicles, e.g. 4x4 campers. The comparison tool will show you whether your preferred vehicle has unlimited or restricted kilometres.

Is free camping allowed?

Free camping rules vary by land manager and local council. In and around central Adelaide, overnight stays in public places (including sleeping in a vehicle) are generally not permitted under local by-laws, so use designated campgrounds/holiday parks.

Some popular places to stay in Adelaide include Brighton Caravan Park, Discovery Parks Adelaide Beachfront and Levi Adelaide Holiday Park.

Adelaide is a great base for a campervan holiday, with plenty of road-trip destinations to explore in South Australia:

  • Wine regions on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Barossa Valley and Clare Valley
  • Onkaparinga River National Park
  • Kangaroo Island
  • The Limestone Coast

What kind of licence do you need to hire a campervan in Adelaide?

If you’re Australian, you’ll need a full and valid Class C (car) licence (no learner’s permit) to hire a campervan in Adelaide. International travellers need a full car licence—if it’s not in English, you’ll also need an International Driving Permit (IDP) or an official English translation. Under 21? Some smaller campervans may be available from 18+, but most motorhomes require drivers to be 21+; drivers under 25 usually pay a young-driver surcharge.

Can additional drivers be added to the campervan rental agreement?

Yes, it’s standard for companies to allow an additional driver. This driver and any others must be named on the rental agreement, and there may be a nominal fee.

Additional drivers must also hold an appropriate driver’s licence and must meet driver age requirements.

Note: policies vary from supplier to supplier. Always check the T&Cs for your rental.