Sturt Highway
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The Sturt Highway is an Australia
n highway
in New South Wales
, Victoria
, and South Australia
. It is part of the Auslink National network
and is part of the main highway
route between Sydney
and Adelaide
.
near Gundagai
south west of Sydney
. The Highway heads more or less due west, passing through the northwest of Victoria before entering South Australia. It links the cities of Wagga Wagga
and Mildura
and the towns of Narrandera
, Hay
, Balranald
, Renmark
, Blanchetown
, Berri
, Nuriootpa
and Gawler
.
In Victoria
and South Australia
the highway carries the National Route number A20, while in New South Wales
it is simple National Route 20. The route changes to the M20
at Gawler
and continues from Gawler Bypass Road
south towards the A1 along the Northern Expressway
.
and Greenock
in the Barossa Valley. The 1st stage of this project is now completed, with the opening of the 3 kilometre Daveyston-Greenock section. Duplication of the remaining 17 kilometers between Gawler and Daveyston is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.
The Sturt highway was extended by 22 km from Gawler southwest to meet Port Wakefield Road
(National Route A1) at Waterloo Corner
as part of an AusLink
/South Australian Government project to build a new dual-carriageway/freeway standard road known as the Northern Expressway
. This will provide better access for road transport to Port Adelaide
and the industrial areas west and northwest of the city. Now completed this has essentially made the Sturt Highway dual-carriageway/freeway standard between Adelaide
and the Barossa Valley
.
Other projects in South Australia include: a number of overtaking lane
s have also been added in recent years to help make it safer with the high volume of traffic. Major 'S'-bend curves near Waikerie
have been realigned, and further upgrades to the road are planned up to 2009.
, who explored south western New South Wales, the Murrumbidgee
and Murray
rivers and also parts of the desert
s of central Australia in the 1820s and 1830s. The highway crosses the Murrumbidgee at Balranald
having followed that river for much of the route from the Hume Highway, and crosses the Murray
a total of four times:
As well as linking with the Hume Highway, the Sturt Highway connects with:
Victoria
South Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n highway
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, and South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It is part of the Auslink National network
National Highway (Australia)
thumb|right|150px|The National Highway Shield in NSW, QLD, WA, NT & TAS.The National Highway is a system of roads connecting all the States and Territories of Australia, and is the major network of highways connecting Australia's largest and most important cities.The National Highway was...
and is part of the main highway
Highway
A highway is any public road. In American English, the term is common and almost always designates major roads. In British English, the term designates any road open to the public. Any interconnected set of highways can be variously referred to as a "highway system", a "highway network", or a...
route between Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
and Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
.
Route
The Sturt Highway commences at its junction with the Hume HighwayHume Highway
The Hume Highway/Hume Freeway is one of Australia's major inter-city highways, running for 880 km between Sydney and Melbourne. It is part of the Auslink National Network and is a vital link for road freight to transport goods to and from the two cities as well as serving Albury-Wodonga and...
near Gundagai
Gundagai, New South Wales
Gundagai is a town in New South Wales, Australia. Although a small town, Gundagai is a popular topic for writers and has become a representative icon of a typical Australian country town...
south west of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
. The Highway heads more or less due west, passing through the northwest of Victoria before entering South Australia. It links the cities of Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Wagga Wagga is a city in New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Murrumbidgee River, and with an urban population of 46,735 people, Wagga Wagga is the state's largest inland city, as well as an important agricultural, military, and transport hub of Australia...
and Mildura
Mildura, Victoria
Mildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia and seat of the Rural City of Mildura local government area. It is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the Murray River. The current population is estimated at just over 30,000.Mildura is a major agricultural centre...
and the towns of Narrandera
Narrandera, New South Wales
-Transport:Narrandera is well served for transport. The Sturt Highway and the Newell Highways cross, just south of Narrandera. Greyhound buses pass daily - note that the destination can be listed as Jillenbah....
, Hay
Hay, New South Wales
Hay is a town in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales , Australia. It is the administrative centre of Hay Shire Local Government Area and the centre of a prosperous and productive agricultural district on the wide Hay Plains....
, Balranald
Balranald, New South Wales
Balranald is a town and local government area in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census the population was 1,216....
, Renmark
Renmark, South Australia
Renmark is a town in South Australia's rural Riverland area, and is located 254 km northeast of Adelaide, on the banks of the River Murray. The Sturt Highway between Adelaide and Sydney runs through the town; Renmark is the last major town encountered in South Australia when driving this route. It...
, Blanchetown
Blanchetown, South Australia
Blanchetown is a small township in South Australia, on the bank of the Murray River, 130 km northeast of Adelaide. The Blanchetown Bridge is the western-most of the four crossings of the Sturt Highway over the Murray River. During the nineteenth century it was an important...
, Berri
Berri, South Australia
Berri is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia. It is 238 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia. It is primarily an agricultural and viticultural town on the north bank of the Murray River...
, Nuriootpa
Nuriootpa, South Australia
Nuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about an hour's drive north of the capital, Adelaide, and 77 kilometres by rail...
and Gawler
Gawler, South Australia
Gawler is the first country town in the state of South Australia, and is named after the second Governor of the colony of South Australia, George Gawler. It is located north of the centre of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine producing district of the Barossa Valley...
.
In Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
and South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
the highway carries the National Route number A20, while in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
it is simple National Route 20. The route changes to the M20
M20
M20 or M-20 may refer to:In transportation:* M-20 , a state highway in Michigan* M20 motorway , a road in Kent* M20 motorway , a road, part of the N20 national primary road* M20 highway...
at Gawler
Gawler, South Australia
Gawler is the first country town in the state of South Australia, and is named after the second Governor of the colony of South Australia, George Gawler. It is located north of the centre of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine producing district of the Barossa Valley...
and continues from Gawler Bypass Road
Gawler bypass road
Gawler Bypass Road is a major north-south route in the outer northern suburbs of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It has the National designation of north of the Northern Expressway, while south of this intersection it has the State designation of ....
south towards the A1 along the Northern Expressway
Northern Expressway
The Northern Expressway is a 23 kilometre long controlled-access highway in Adelaide, South Australia. It travels from Gawler to Port Wakefield Road...
.
South Australia
None of the Sturt Highway was constructed as dual-carriageway, however work is currently underway to upgrade the highway to freeway standards between the Gawler BypassGawler bypass road
Gawler Bypass Road is a major north-south route in the outer northern suburbs of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It has the National designation of north of the Northern Expressway, while south of this intersection it has the State designation of ....
and Greenock
Greenock, South Australia
Greenock is a small town on the north-west edge of the Barossa Valley. Located 66 km from Adelaide on the Sturt Highway , Greenock is characterised by tree-lined streets with shady peppercorn trees which offer welcome relief from the blistering summers which are characteristic of the area.The...
in the Barossa Valley. The 1st stage of this project is now completed, with the opening of the 3 kilometre Daveyston-Greenock section. Duplication of the remaining 17 kilometers between Gawler and Daveyston is expected to be completed by the end of 2009.
The Sturt highway was extended by 22 km from Gawler southwest to meet Port Wakefield Road
Port Wakefield Road
Port Wakefield Road is an important Australian highway. It connects Adelaide, the South Australian capital, to the Yorke Peninsula, Port Augusta, northern and western South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It is designated National Highway A1 and a part of the National Highway...
(National Route A1) at Waterloo Corner
Waterloo Corner, South Australia
Waterloo Corner is a rural/urban suburb approximately 22 kilometres north of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. Most of the land is used for agricultural purposes, including wheat, olives, grapes and tomatoes. Port Wakefield Road, and thus a lot of heavy freight, traverses the...
as part of an AusLink
AusLink
AusLink was an Australian Government land transport funding program, established in June 2004 and administered by the Department of Transport and Regional Services. In 2009 it was replaced with the Nation Building Program under the Nation Building Program Act 2009...
/South Australian Government project to build a new dual-carriageway/freeway standard road known as the Northern Expressway
Northern Expressway
The Northern Expressway is a 23 kilometre long controlled-access highway in Adelaide, South Australia. It travels from Gawler to Port Wakefield Road...
. This will provide better access for road transport to Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide is a suburb of Adelaide lying about 14 kilometres northwest of the City of Adelaide. It lies within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and is the main port for the city of Adelaide...
and the industrial areas west and northwest of the city. Now completed this has essentially made the Sturt Highway dual-carriageway/freeway standard between Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
and the Barossa Valley
Barossa Valley
The Barossa Valley is a major wine-producing region and tourist destination of South Australia, located 60 km northeast of Adelaide. It is the valley formed by the North Para River, and the Barossa Valley Way is the main road through the valley, connecting the main towns on the valley floor of...
.
Other projects in South Australia include: a number of overtaking lane
Passing lane
A passing lane or overtaking lane is the lane on a multi-lane highway or motorway closest to the center of the road ....
s have also been added in recent years to help make it safer with the high volume of traffic. Major 'S'-bend curves near Waikerie
Waikerie, South Australia
Waikerie is a rural town in the Riverland region of South Australia on the south bank of the Murray River. At the 2006 census, Waikerie had a population of 1,744. The Sturt Highway passes to the south of the town at the top of the cliffs...
have been realigned, and further upgrades to the road are planned up to 2009.
Bridges
The Sturt Highway is named after Charles SturtCharles Sturt
Captain Charles Napier Sturt was an English explorer of Australia, and part of the European Exploration of Australia. He led several expeditions into the interior of the continent, starting from both Sydney and later from Adelaide. His expeditions traced several of the westward-flowing rivers,...
, who explored south western New South Wales, the Murrumbidgee
Murrumbidgee River
The Murrumbidgee River is a major river in the state of New South Wales, Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory . A major tributary of the Murray River, the Murrumbidgee flows in a west-northwesterly direction from the foot of Peppercorn Hill in the Fiery Range of the Snowy Mountains,...
and Murray
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
rivers and also parts of the desert
Desert
A desert is a landscape or region that receives an extremely low amount of precipitation, less than enough to support growth of most plants. Most deserts have an average annual precipitation of less than...
s of central Australia in the 1820s and 1830s. The highway crosses the Murrumbidgee at Balranald
Balranald, New South Wales
Balranald is a town and local government area in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census the population was 1,216....
having followed that river for much of the route from the Hume Highway, and crosses the Murray
Murray River crossings
The Murray River in south-eastern Australia has been a significant barrier to land-based travel and trade. This article lists and briefly describes all of the recognised crossing points. Many of these had also developed as river ports for transport of goods along the Murray...
a total of four times:
- At Mildura over a high arched bridge
- At ParingaParinga, South AustraliaParinga is a small town in the Riverland of South Australia. Paringa is famous for its vineyards, almond, citrus and stone fruit orchards, and the beautiful steel bridge with a span that can be raised to allow houseboats and paddlesteamers to pass underneath. across the Murray River to Renmark....
(near Renmark) over a lift-span bridgeLift bridgeA vertical-lift bridge or lift bridge is a type of movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck....
which used to have a railway through the middle as well as the road carriageway on each side - At Kingston over a high bridge from an embankment on the right bank to the cliffs on the left bank
- At BlanchetownBlanchetown, South AustraliaBlanchetown is a small township in South Australia, on the bank of the Murray River, 130 km northeast of Adelaide. The Blanchetown Bridge is the western-most of the four crossings of the Sturt Highway over the Murray River. During the nineteenth century it was an important...
over another high bridge to cliffs on the right bank.
Connections
- the Olympic Highway at Wagga WaggaWagga Wagga, New South WalesWagga Wagga is a city in New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Murrumbidgee River, and with an urban population of 46,735 people, Wagga Wagga is the state's largest inland city, as well as an important agricultural, military, and transport hub of Australia...
- the Newell HighwayNewell HighwayThe Newell Highway is the longest highway in New South Wales, Australia. It runs parallel to the eastern coast about 400 kilometres inland, and is the main inland direct road link from Victoria to Queensland, bypassing the more congested coastal areas of New South Wales...
at NarranderaNarrandera, New South Wales-Transport:Narrandera is well served for transport. The Sturt Highway and the Newell Highways cross, just south of Narrandera. Greyhound buses pass daily - note that the destination can be listed as Jillenbah.... - the Kidman WayKidman WayThe Kidman Way is an important highway in New South Wales , Australia, which is designated as State Highway 87. It is named after Sir Sidney Kidman, Australian cattle king and philanthropist who owned a large number of cattle stations along the path, many still owned by his descendants. It is an...
at WaddiWaddi, New South WalesWaddi is a village community in the central part of the Riverina on the Sturt Highway. It is situated by road, about 2 kilometres south from Darlington Point and 29 kilometres north from Coleambally.-Notes and references:... - the CobbCobb HighwayThe Cobb Highway is a State highway in western New South Wales, Australia. From north to south the Cobb Highway begins at its junction with the Barrier Highway near Wilcannia and runs south through the townships of Ivanhoe, Booligal, Hay and Deniliquin. It ends at Moama where the...
and Mid-Western HighwayMid-Western HighwayThe Mid-Western Highway starts at Bathurst New South Wales, where it joins with the Great Western Highway over the Blue Mountains from Sydney.It proceeds via Blayney, Carcoar and Cowra. It then heads west through Grenfell to West Wyalong where it crosses the Newell Highway...
at HayHay, New South WalesHay is a town in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales , Australia. It is the administrative centre of Hay Shire Local Government Area and the centre of a prosperous and productive agricultural district on the wide Hay Plains.... - the Murray Valley HighwayMurray Valley HighwayThe Murray Valley Highway is a popular tourist route, which follows the south side of the Murray River in Victoria, Australia. The route effectively acts as the northern-most highway in Victoria...
east of EustonEuston, New South WalesEuston is a small town on the banks of the Murray River, southern New South Wales, Australia in Balranald Shire. The twin town of Robinvale is on the other side of the river in the state of Victoria. At the 2006 census, Euston had a population of 462 people. Until the irrigation development at... - the Silver City HighwaySilver City HighwayThe Silver City Highway is a highway in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It runs from south to north close to the western border of New South Wales with South Australia...
at BurongaBuronga, New South WalesBuronga is a town in New South Wales, Australia on the Murray River. The George Chaffey Bridge connects Buronga with Mildura, Victoria. In 2006, the town had a population of 807 people.-Buronga Today:... - the Calder HighwayCalder HighwayCalder Highway is a Highway linking Ravenswood South in Victoria, to Mildura. North of the Victoria/New South Wales border, the highway continues north to Broken Hill, Tibooburra and the New South Wales/Queensland border as the Silver City Highway, under the standard national route shield as far...
at MilduraMildura, VictoriaMildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia and seat of the Rural City of Mildura local government area. It is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the Murray River. The current population is estimated at just over 30,000.Mildura is a major agricultural centre... - the Barossa Valley HighwayBarossa Valley HighwayThe Barossa Valley Highway is the main road linking most of the major towns of the Barossa Valley in South Australia. It is designated as highway B19...
at both NuriootpaNuriootpa, South AustraliaNuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about an hour's drive north of the capital, Adelaide, and 77 kilometres by rail...
and Gawler. - the Barrier HighwayBarrier HighwayThe Barrier Highway is a highway in New South Wales and South Australia signposted as in South Australia and in New South Wales, Australia.The Barrier Highway starts at Nyngan where it joins the Mitchell Highway. It heads west past Hermidale and Boppy Mountain to Cobar, a mining town. It then...
/ Main North RoadMain North RoadMain North Road is the major north-south arterial route north of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.From the Adelaide city centre, it passes through the Adelaide Parklands and the suburbs of Thorngate, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Prospect, Sefton Park, Blair Athol and Enfield before...
at GawlerGawler, South AustraliaGawler is the first country town in the state of South Australia, and is named after the second Governor of the colony of South Australia, George Gawler. It is located north of the centre of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine producing district of the Barossa Valley...
Towns on the Sturt Highway
New South Wales- Forest HillForest Hill, New South WalesForest Hill is a suburb of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Forest Hill is located approximately 10 km east of the central business district on the Sturt Highway. RAAF Base Wagga, Wagga Wagga Airport and the Bureau of Meteorology Regional Office are located at Forest Hill.Newer streets in Forest Hill...
- Gumly GumlyGumly Gumly, New South WalesGumly Gumly is a suburb of the city of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia and is located approximately 8 km east of the CBD on the Sturt Highway....
- Wagga WaggaWagga Wagga, New South WalesWagga Wagga is a city in New South Wales, Australia. Straddling the Murrumbidgee River, and with an urban population of 46,735 people, Wagga Wagga is the state's largest inland city, as well as an important agricultural, military, and transport hub of Australia...
- NarranderaNarrandera, New South Wales-Transport:Narrandera is well served for transport. The Sturt Highway and the Newell Highways cross, just south of Narrandera. Greyhound buses pass daily - note that the destination can be listed as Jillenbah....
- Darlington PointDarlington Point, New South WalesDarlington Point is a small town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River in the Riverina district of western New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Murrumbidgee Shire local government area. The township centre is four kilometres from the Sturt Highway, along Kidman Way. ...
- HayHay, New South WalesHay is a town in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales , Australia. It is the administrative centre of Hay Shire Local Government Area and the centre of a prosperous and productive agricultural district on the wide Hay Plains....
- BalranaldBalranald, New South WalesBalranald is a town and local government area in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2006 census the population was 1,216....
- EustonEuston, New South WalesEuston is a small town on the banks of the Murray River, southern New South Wales, Australia in Balranald Shire. The twin town of Robinvale is on the other side of the river in the state of Victoria. At the 2006 census, Euston had a population of 462 people. Until the irrigation development at...
- Gol GolGol Gol, New South WalesGol Gol is a small town in the far western region of New South Wales, Australia in Wentworth Shire. It is situated on the banks of the Murray River, which forms part of the New South Wales-Victoria state border, in the Sunraysia fruit-growing region of north-western Victoria...
- BurongaBuronga, New South WalesBuronga is a town in New South Wales, Australia on the Murray River. The George Chaffey Bridge connects Buronga with Mildura, Victoria. In 2006, the town had a population of 807 people.-Buronga Today:...
Victoria
- MilduraMildura, VictoriaMildura is a regional city in northwestern Victoria, Australia and seat of the Rural City of Mildura local government area. It is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the banks of the Murray River. The current population is estimated at just over 30,000.Mildura is a major agricultural centre...
- Merbein SouthMerbein South, VictoriaMerbein South is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 16 km from Mildura. At the 2006 census, Merbein South had a population of 601.The Post Office opened on 14 September 1915....
- CullulleraineCullulleraine, VictoriaCullulleraine is a small town located on the Sturt Highway in north-western Victoria, Australia. It is located west of Mildura and north of Werrimull.The Post Office opened on November 17, 1924.-References:...
South Australia
- BarmeraBarmera, South AustraliaBarmera is a town in the Riverland region of South Australia. It is on the Sturt Highway A20, 220 kilometres north-east of Adelaide, the capital of the state of South Australia. It is primarily an agricultural and viticultural town and is located on Lake Bonney , a freshwater lake...
- BlanchetownBlanchetown, South AustraliaBlanchetown is a small township in South Australia, on the bank of the Murray River, 130 km northeast of Adelaide. The Blanchetown Bridge is the western-most of the four crossings of the Sturt Highway over the Murray River. During the nineteenth century it was an important...
- GawlerGawler, South AustraliaGawler is the first country town in the state of South Australia, and is named after the second Governor of the colony of South Australia, George Gawler. It is located north of the centre of the state capital, Adelaide, and is close to the major wine producing district of the Barossa Valley...
- GreenockGreenock, South AustraliaGreenock is a small town on the north-west edge of the Barossa Valley. Located 66 km from Adelaide on the Sturt Highway , Greenock is characterised by tree-lined streets with shady peppercorn trees which offer welcome relief from the blistering summers which are characteristic of the area.The...
- KingstonKingston-On-Murray, South AustraliaKingston-On-Murray is a town on the south bank of the Murray River in the Riverland region of South Australia. It was named after Charles Kingston who was Premier of South Australia from 1893-99. At the 2006 census, the town had a population of 257....
- MonashMonash, South AustraliaMonash is a town in the Riverland area of South Australia. It is on the Sturt Highway between Barmera and Renmark. At the 2006 census, Monash had a population of 1,115....
- NuriootpaNuriootpa, South AustraliaNuriootpa is the major commercial centre in the Barossa Valley in South Australia, about an hour's drive north of the capital, Adelaide, and 77 kilometres by rail...
- ParingaParinga, South AustraliaParinga is a small town in the Riverland of South Australia. Paringa is famous for its vineyards, almond, citrus and stone fruit orchards, and the beautiful steel bridge with a span that can be raised to allow houseboats and paddlesteamers to pass underneath. across the Murray River to Renmark....
- RenmarkRenmark, South AustraliaRenmark is a town in South Australia's rural Riverland area, and is located 254 km northeast of Adelaide, on the banks of the River Murray. The Sturt Highway between Adelaide and Sydney runs through the town; Renmark is the last major town encountered in South Australia when driving this route. It...
- TruroTruro, South AustraliaTruro is a town in South Australia, 80 km northeast of Adelaide. It is on the Sturt Highway east of the Barossa Valley near where the highway crosses the ridge of the Mount Lofty Ranges. The town was laid out in 1847 and 1848 by John Howard Angas, the son of George Fife Angas who had bought...
- WaikerieWaikerie, South AustraliaWaikerie is a rural town in the Riverland region of South Australia on the south bank of the Murray River. At the 2006 census, Waikerie had a population of 1,744. The Sturt Highway passes to the south of the town at the top of the cliffs...
- Yamba
See also
- Highways in AustraliaHighways in AustraliaThis is a list of highways in Australia, listed alphabetically along with each highway's route number and location. Note that some highways service more than one state or territory.-Route numbering systems:...
- Highways in VictoriaHighways in VictoriaThe Highways in Victoria are the highest density in any state in Australia. Unlike Australia's other mainland states where vast areas are very sparsely inhabited "outback", there are population centres spread out over most of the state, with only the far north-west and the Victorian Alps lacking...
- List of highways in New South Wales
- List of highways in South Australia
- Main North RoadMain North RoadMain North Road is the major north-south arterial route north of the city of Adelaide, South Australia.From the Adelaide city centre, it passes through the Adelaide Parklands and the suburbs of Thorngate, Medindie, Medindie Gardens, Nailsworth, Prospect, Sefton Park, Blair Athol and Enfield before...
- Gawler Bypass RoadGawler bypass roadGawler Bypass Road is a major north-south route in the outer northern suburbs of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. It has the National designation of north of the Northern Expressway, while south of this intersection it has the State designation of ....