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Adelaide to Melbourne 

Australia's online relocation service that offers free use of rental cars and campervans

About the Journey

Transfercar – Adelaide to Melbourne

While the drive from Adelaide to Melbourne can be completed in around 8- 9 hours, taking a few days will provide you with one of the great Australian road trip adventures. Meander through small towns steeped in history and offering up the very best wine and fresh produce in the area. With a car or campervan from Transfercar, you will be able to visit towns and attractions at your own pace and for free. More information on how it works can be found here.

The drive from Adelaide to Melbourne takes around 8 hours but with so much to see and do along the way, why rush. With a car or campervan from Transfercar you can explore amazing scenery and attractions both natural and manmade and all at your own pace. Looking at heading from Adelaide to Melbourne? Transfercar can help you get there and for free. Discover how here.

Horsham

After crossing the South Australian border into Victoria, Horsham is a great place to stop off.

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Stawell

Most famously known for the Easter race, the Stawell Gift, this Grampian township is a great stopover on your road trip. Stawell offers a variety of accommodation types, restaurants, cafes and attractions to visit.

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Ararat

While a small town, Ararat offer much to the visitor. Founded by Chinese miners, Ararat offers a unique perspective on Australia’s history and that of the local area.

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Ballarat

Originally a gold rush town, Ballarat is set in beautiful scenery and offers many adventures – either out in the great outdoors or while immersing in the local history.

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Melbourne

Whether you are looking for art and culture, food and wine, or word class sport - you’ll find in all in Melbourne. Capital city of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is Australia’s fashion mecca and the very heart of live theatre and shows. You will be spoilt for choice of what you do during your time in Melbourne.

Just because you have reached your destination, Melbourne, that doesn’t mean things at all an end – it’s just the beginning. Melbourne is bursting at the seams – culture, food, attractions, sights and events – the choices are almost never ending.

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Transfercar is the cost-effective, hassle-free way to drive from Adelaide to Melbourne. You can travel at your own pace, stopping to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and experiences that are important to you. Whether it’s a short, romantic weekend break for two, or a week long road trip for the whole family, Transfercar can help you get there. Find out more here.

We highly recommend that everyone go on a road trip from Adelaide to Melbourne as the attractions, both natural and manmade, the sights, sounds and tastes are unlike those found anywhere else. Using the service offered by Transfercar will not only get you there but being a free service, you’ll have plenty of money left over to experience the magical part of Australia. For more information on Transfercar and how it all works just look here.

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About relocations

Transfercar's relocations are free to drive rental cars and campervans that need to be moved between specific locations and are available between set dates. Often vehicles will come with free petrol, insurance and extras such as ferry crossings with many offering additional days that can be purchased at a discounted rate. If you are interested in relocating a free car or campervan, check out our video on how to book a vehicle and go ahead and request one today!

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