Adelaide to Canberra via Sturt Hwy The RAA maintains some 300 strip maps covering all major routes of Australia. They are available from RAA Offi ces and are free to members. Strip maps are designed to assist drivers by showing distances, roadside features and town facilities on a simple flip-over style map, which can also be used in reverse. These maps are not drawn to scale. Strip Map Features: Cumulative Distances These are provided for both directions of travel and can be matched to the car s odometers for a ready reference. Intermediate Distances These distances provide for some localised perspective of scale. Town Facilities Hotels, motels, post offices, caravan parks, fuel (in remote areas). Narrative Caution notes, road surface, a description of the country traversed, town narratives and populations. PO H M CP via Sturt Hwy 1189 Kilometres P R Adelaide 37 Gawler 131 94 Blanchetown 207 170 76 Kingston on Murray 249 212 118 42 Renmark 390 353 259 183 141 Mildura 549 512 418 342 300 159 Balranald 680 643 549 473 431 290 131 Hay 852 815 721 645 603 462 303 172 Narrandera 949 912 818 742 700 559 400 269 97 Wagga Wagga 1030 993 899 823 781 640 481 350 178 81 Gundagai 1132 1095 1001 925 883 742 583 452 280 183 102 Yass 1189 1152 1058 982 940 799 640 509 337 240 159 57 Canberra
INTRODUCTION This itinerary has been prepared to assist you on your trip. Please check your speedometer against stated distances during the first few kilometres of the tour. Few speedometers register exactly the same over any appreciable distance, and any discrepancy should be allowed for. The RAA trusts that your journey will be rewarding, safe and pleasant. Please drive carefully and ensure rest stops are frequently utilised. EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE If possible telephone for assistance however if no telephone is available, complete the slip below and ask a passing motorist to hand it in to the nearest Auto Club Service Depot. Please note that replacement parts may not be easily obtained when they are needed. Avoid delays - always carry spare fan belts and spare radiator hoses. N.B : Free Emergency Road Service is available to trailers and caravans up to 2 tonnes gross weight, towed by members, on production of your membership card, both in South Australia and interstate. Your membership number should be quoted when calling for service and card presented upon arrival of the service person, otherwise a fee will be charged. ALWAYS WAIT FOR THE PATROL OR MECHANIC, OR ADVISE THE DEPOT IF YOU ARE ABLE TO PROCEED.... TEAR ALONG DOTTED LINE CALL FOR EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE Date: Time: I am a member of the RAA. Please send me assistance. My RAA membership number is My car is a (Make) (Model) (Colour) Registration No. My location is (State clearly where you are and give details i.e., "Five kilometres from Jamestown on the Caltowie Road.) Nature of trouble (if known) Tow required INTERSTATE TRAVEL Driving licence and Certificate of Car Registration MUST be carried by South Australian motorists visiting other States. NOTE: Full reciprocity exists regrading the use of driving licences between ALL States and Territories of the Commonweath for driving cars registered in such States and Territories, but the current licence must be carried by the driver at all times. Travellers from South Australia visiting any other State or Territory may circulate freely as it is not necessary to observe any formalities in regard to registration, insurance etc., either at the border or elsewhere. (Note - Where commercial or other vehicles are used for carrying goods for hire or reward, enquiries should be made in advance as they may be subject to payment of fees and other conditions by the Transport Authorities in each State.) AFFILIATED MOTORING ORGANISATIONS IN OTHER STATES Membership of the RAA is particularly valuable in connection with interstate touring. The Association is affiliated with automobile organisations throughout Australia, and members are entitled to reciprocal service from these organisations*. (Such service does not extend to the sale of petrol, oil, spare parts, parking facilities, maintenance repairs or car washing, etc.) Members are advised to carry their membership card with them as proof of their membership status. Failure to do so may result in difficulty in securing service. The contacts of kindred organisations are as follows:- MELBOURNE: Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) General - 13 1955 Road Service - 13 1111 SYDNEY: National Roads and Motorists' Assoc. (NRMA) General - 13 1122 Road Service - 13 1111 BRISBANE: Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) General - 13 1905 Road Service - 13 1111 PERTH: Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RACWA) General - 13 1704 Road Service - 13 1111 HOBART: Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania (RACT) General - (03) 6232 6300 Road Service - 13 1111 DARWIN: Automobile Association of Northern Territory (AANT) General - (08) 8981 3837 Road Service - 13 1111 * Service is provided under the conditions applicable to the affiliated Motoring Organisation's equivalent class/benefit/level of membership.
H PO Little Gawler R. Para H PO H M PO Sth Para R. ADELAIDE - GAWLER 37 kilometres Routes A1 & A20 Main North Rd ADELAIDE (approx. population 1,040,720) Situated on the banks of the Torrens and capital of South Australia, Adelaide is renowned for its town planning by Col. William Light who is rightly referred to as the founder and father of Adelaide. Founded in 1836, Adelaide is now a modern, well established city, noted for its lush parklands, festivals and churches. ELIZABETH Situated 26 km north of Adelaide, this satellite town was established in 1954 by the South Australian Housing Trust. A housing venture without parallel in post-war Australia, the population within the area is still increasing. GAWLER (approx. population 20,000) Proclaimed on January 31 st 1839, Gawler is South Australia s first country town. It was laid out by Colonel William Light and named after the second Governor of South Australia, Lieut.- Colonel George Gawler. Gawler is now the centre of commerce for pastoral, wine growing and light industries and is recognised as one of the major equestrian centres in Australia. RAA PILOT Pick up point as indicated. ToRrens
H PO PO H CP PO H PO H M PO H M CP PO H M CP RAA District Office H PO H PO PO H PO H M CP RAA District Office Stockwell North Para Murray PO H M CP GAWLER - BLANCHETOWN 94 kilometres Route A20 GAWLER (approx. population 20,000) The town s official date of birth is January 31, 1839, making it South Australia s first country town. Gawler was laid out by Colonel William Light and named after the second Governor of South Australia, Lieut.-Colonel George Gawler. Gawler is now the centre of commerce for pastoral, wine growing and light industries and is recognised as one of the major equestrian centres in Australia. From Gawler, two alternative routes are available: Via the : this route skirts the Barossa Valley, passing through farm lands and vineyards before joining up with the Barossa Valley Highway north of Nuriootpa. Via the Barossa Valley Highway: this route winds through the rich wine growing properties of the Barossa Valley, one of Australia s largest wine producing areas reminiscent of its European heritage. The Barossa Valley Highway rejoins the north at Nuriootpa. BLANCHETOWN (approx. population 230) Blanchetown evolved as a riverbank loading centre, established in 1855 and named after Lady Blanche MacDonnell, the Governor s wife. When a railway link was built to Morgan, much of the trade was siphoned from Blanchetown so the town ceased to expand. Near Blanchetown, the crosses the Murray by bridge. Downstream of the bridge is Lock No 1, the first of a system of six locks throughout the land region.
CP Wachtels Lagoon BLANCHETOWN - KINGSTON-ON-MURRAY 76 kilometres Route A20 BLANCHETOWN (approx. population 230) Blanchetown evolved as a riverbank loading centre, established in 1855 and named after Lady Blanche MacDonnell, the Governor s wife. When a railway link was built to Morgan, much of the trade was siphoned from Blanchetown so the town ceased to expand. Near Blanchetown, the crosses the Murray by bridge. Downstream of the bridge is Lock No 1, the first of a system of six locks throughout the land region. WAIKERIE (approx. population 1,740) The Waikerie district is the largest citrus growing area in Australia, with the Waikerie Co-operative Producers Ltd. having the largest packing sheds in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1894, Waikerie is commonly believed to have derived its name from the Aboriginal word for the rain moth. The town is also known for its world renowned gliding conditions. KINGSTON-ON-MURRAY A small settlement with primary industries of citrus growing, orchards and vineyards. Local industries include fruit drying and packing. PO H CP Murray
RAA District Office Bookmark H M CP CP PO H M CP PO RAA District Office PO M PO CP Lake Bonney CP PO Murray Wachtels Lagoon Murray Murray KINGSTON ON MURRAY - RENMARK via Monash 42 kilometres Route A20 KINGSTON-ON-MURRAY A small settlement with primary industries of citrus growing,orchards and vineyards. Local industries include fruit drying and packing. BARMERA (approx. pop. 1,930) The youngest of the land s irrigation towns, Barmera took its name from an Aboriginal word meaning water-place. Situated on the shores of Lake Bonney, Barmera is known for its dried and fresh fruit industry. In November, 1964, Donald Campbell s Bluebird achieved the Australian water speed record of 216 mph on Lake Bonney. BERRI (approx. pop.4,010) From its beginnings as a sheep station in 1910, Berri has grown into a prominent fruit growing area as well as the administrative and industrial centre of the land. Home of the largest single winery and distillery in Australia, Berri obtained its name from the Aboriginal words Berri Berri which mean big bend in the river. RENMARK (approx. pop. 4,340) Australia s oldest irrigation settlement, being founded in 1887, Renmark takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning Red Mud. The surrounding orchards of Renmark are where some of Australia s finest citrus fruits, particularly oranges, are grown as well as stone fruits for drying and canning.
PO H M CP PO PO H/M CP RAA District Office PO H M CP Lake Cullulleraine Murray PO CP RENMARK - MILDURA 141 kilometres Route A20 RENMARK (approx. population 4,340) Australia s oldest irrigation settlement being founded in 1887, Renmark takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning Red Mud. The surrounding orchards of Renmark are where some of Australia s finest citrus fruits, particularly oranges, are grown as well as stone fruits for drying and canning. CULLULLERAINE A small settlement on the shores of Lake Cullulleraine which is popular for boating, skiing and swimming. MILDURA (approx. population 30,020) Mildura, an Aboriginal word meaning Red Earth, is the capital of the vast Sunraysia irrigation area. This region covers nearly 25,000 hectares and supports about 35,000 people, producing more than 80% of Victoria s dried fruits and over half of the State s citrus fruits. Mildura today is a flourishing city with wide treelined streets and avenues plus many attractive parks and gardens. TIME ZONE Advance Clocks 30 minutes travelling East. Daylight saving may affect time adjustment.
Box MILDURA - BALRANALD 159 kilometres Route 20 MILDURA (approx. population 30,020) Mildura, an Aboriginal word meaning Red Earth, is the capital of the vast Sunraysia irrigation area. This region covers nearly 25,000 hectares and supports about 35,000 people, producing more than 80% of Victoria s dried fruits and over half of the State s citrus fruits. Mildura today is a flourishing city with wide tree lined streets and avenues plus many attractive parks and gardens. Lake Benanee H MCPPO H M CPPO CP POH RACV District Office Gol Gol R. Murray Murray BALRANALD (approx. population 1,220) Located on the, the town is the commercial centre for the surrounding pastoral lands. The region is mostly used for sheep grazing, although wheat and cattle add to local production. ROBINVALE (approx. population 2,220) Robin Cuttle, the son of early settler Herbert Cuttle, was killed in air combat over France during World War 1 and the town was named in his honour. Robinvale developed rapidly after World War 2 under the soldier settlement scheme and is now the centre of a major fruit and wine producing region. An unusual attraction is a windmill that is reputed to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. COUNTRY TRAVERSED Mainly level terrain. Pastoral and crop growing region with more intensive horticultural activities in the Mildura and Euston areas.
Bungah BALRANALD - HAY 131 kilometres Route 20 BALRANALD (approx. population 1,220) Located on the, the town is the commercial centre for the surrounding pastoral lands. The region is mostly used for sheep grazing, although wheat and cattle add to local production. HAY(approx. population 2,630) Situated on the, Hay is one of Australia s premier wool growing areas. Its Memorial High School attracts students from all parts of the ina and many regional public bodies are headquartered here. It was the first inland town in NSW to boast a permanent reticulated water supply. During WW2 Hay was the site of 3 camps housing prisoners of war and internees. An Interpretive Centre covering this period has been established in the historic railway building on Murray St. Standing at the intersection of three highways, the Sturt, Cobb and Mid-Western, the town is an important commercial centre and has good tourist facilities. COUNTRY TRAVERSED Level terrain and open plains. Yanga
H CP H PO Gum Gum Yanco Coleambally Canal HAY NARRANDERA 172 kilometres Route 20 HAY (approx. population 2,630) Situated on the, Hay is one of Australia s premier wool growing areas. Its Memorial High School attracts students from all parts of the ina and many regional public bodies are headquartered here. It was the first inland town in NSW to boast a permanent reticulated water supply. During WW2 Hay was the site of 3 camps housing prisoners of war and internees. An Interpretive Centre covering this period has been established in the historic railway building on Murray St. Standing at the intersection of three highways, the Sturt, Cobb and Mid-Western, the town is an important commercial centre and has good tourist facilities. NARRANDERA (approx. population 3,960) One of the earliest settled towns in the ina, Narrandera is now a busy commercial centre, with wide tree-lined streets. It caters for a wealthy and productive surrounding area, the main pursuits being wheat and wool growing. COUNTRY TRAVERSED The country encountered on this journey is mainly flat to undulating, with light timber growth, given over to cattle and sheep grazing and cropping.
Marshalls Sandy NARRANDERA - WAGGA WAGGA 97 kilometres Route 20 NARRANDERA (approx. population 3,960) One of the earliest settled towns in the ina, Narrandera is now a busy commercial centre, with wide tree-lined streets. It caters for a wealthy and productive surrounding area, the main pursuits being wheat and wool growing. R Poisoned Waterholes PO Bullenbung Gillenbah WAGGA WAGGA (approx. population 46,740) The largest city in inland NSW, Wagga Wagga is the commercial centre for an extensive agricultural region. Known as the garden city of the south it is also the support centre for the nearby Kapooka Army Base, the RAAF base at Forest Hill and the 640 hectare Charles Sturt University campus. COUNTRY TRAVERSED Mainly level terrain with undulating sections near Wagga Wagga. Pastoral country mixed with native forest.
Jones Tarcutta Hillas Mates Gully Creek Coreinbob WAGGA WAGGA - GUNDAGAI 81 kilometres Routes 20 & 31 Sturt & Hume Hwys WAGGA WAGGA (approx. population 46,740) The largest city in inland NSW, Wagga Wagga is the commercial centre for an extensive agricultural region. Known as the garden city of the south it is also the support centre for the nearby Kapooka Army Base, the RAAF base at Forest Hill and the 640 hectare Charles Sturt University campus. GUNDAGAI (approx. population 2,000) On the banks of the, best known for the Dog on the Tucker Box (about 8km north), is the commercial centre of a highly productive pastoral and agricultural district. The Gundagai Visitor Centre is the home of Frank Rusconi s Marble Masterpiece, a cathedralin-miniature which took 28 years of spare time to build. Rusconi also sculpted the Tuckerbox dog as a monument to pioneer teamsters and their dogs. The 7 km by-pass of Gundagai includes a 1143 metre bridge over the. It replaces the Camden bridge as the second-longest road bridge in New South Wales. COUNTRY TRAVERSED Mainly undulating pastoral country. Kyeamba Creek CP PO M PO H Marshalls
H PO Jugiong Connors Cooneys Muttama Jones Bowning Stony H M H M CP PO Five Mile Yass R. GUNDAGAI - YASS 102 kilometres Route 31 Hume Highway GUNDAGAI (approx. population 2,000) North of town is a bronze statue of the Dog on the Tuckerbox, sculpted by Frank Rusconi in honour of a poem allegedly written by a teamster in the mid 1800s. Frank Rusconi s more remarkable work is a 21,000 piece miniature marble cathedral which is on display at the Visitor Centre. YASS (approx. population 4,910) The town has developed into a busy centre for the sheep farming and stud breeding activities of the region. Hamilton Hume, the first European in the area, is buried in the local cemetery and his old residence, Cooma Cottage, still stands. COUNTRY TRAVERSED Undulating to hilly farmland. Bitumen
PO Ginninderra Lake Burley Griffin Halls Gooromon Ponds Little Bedulluck YASS - CANBERRA 57 kilometres Route 25 Barton Highway CANBERRA (approx. pop. 322,040) The National Capital is picturesquely set on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The city is situated 580 metres above sea level and temperatures range from below freezing point in winter to an occasional 40 degrees in summer. Among Canberra s most popular attractions are Parliament House, Australian War Memorial, National Library, Royal Mint, Telstra Tower and Australian National University. Canberra and Region Visitor Centre, Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, can give you full details. MURRUMBATEMAN (approx. population 1,760) The centre of a cool climate wine district. YASS (approx. population 5,330) The town has developed into a busy centre for the sheep farming and stud breeding activities of the region. Hamilton Hume, the first European in the area, is buried in the local cemetery and his old residence, Cooma Cottage, still stands. Gooda Jeir COUNTRY TRAVERSED Mainly level to undulating terrain passing through a mixture of native forest and farming land. McClungs H/M PO Kittys Yass Mantons H M CP PO