Port Pirie (2490kms) After leaving Port Augusta, this is the first major town. The largest industrial centre on Spencers Gulf, Port Pirie is dominated by the smelters which process ore from Broken Hill. However, although it appears to be just an industrial city, it's worth a closer look at the "City of Friendly People".
Snowtown (2570kms) With a population of approx. 520 Snowtown is in the centre of an ideal wheat and sheep farming area. It was first settled in the mid nineteenth century and has a number of attractive old buildings.
Port Wakefield (2622kms) An important little town historically, Pt Wakefield was the first town to be established north of Adelaide. It is almost bypassed by the highway but is worth a stop to look around.
Adelaide (2721kms) Originally settled in 1836, South Australia's capital city was designed by Captain William Blight, the state's first Surveyor General. Adelaide is one of the few Australian cities which was thoroughly planned before settlement and is consequently a very neat series of easy to follow grids, 
with its two major centres - Adelaide Central and North Adelaide - surrounded by parklands. Australia's fourth largest city, its broad streets give it a sense of openness and cleanliness. There are more restaurants per head of population than in any other Australian city. Adelaide has been called "the City of Churches" but it is probably a combination of the large number of parks and gardens and the slow-flowing River Torrens which gives the City a certain serenity.
Murray Bridge (2799kms) was established when a road bridge was constructed over the Murray River in 1879. A large town of approximately 17000 people, it is situated just 78kms from Adelaide. Unfortunately travellers today need not stop in Murray Bridge as the new highway bypasses the town 5kms to the south and crosses the river at a new bridge which was completed in 1979.
Tailem Bend (2820kms) Essentially a railway town, Tailem Bend was established in 1887 after the railway was put through in 1886. An interesting tourist attraction is The Old Tailem Bend Pioneer Village, 5kms north of town.
KingstonS.E. (3022kms) is a major lobster and fishing port on the south coast. It is an ideal holiday destination for anyone seeking somewhere quiet. Besides "The Big Lobster" which stands 18.2 metres high, there are a number of other worthwhile tourist attractions.
Millicent (3129kms) One of the major towns on the south coast of South Australia. Millicent is the main centre for the surrounding farms and timber industry. The district is a very rich wheat and barley growing area.There are some interesting attractions in the town and also the general area, including the museum, the shell garden, the cave at nearby Tantanoola and the display of the "Tantanoola Tiger".
Mount Gambier (3180kms) is the jewel of South Australia's south east region with its major attraction being the Blue Lake. The lake fills an extinct volcanic crater and is reputedly 75 metres deep. The colour of the lake changes from an uninspiring grey-blue on cooler winter days to a very intense blue on warm sunny days. From Mt Gambier it is approximately 18kms to the border with Victoria. The first major town in Victoria will be Portland on the south coast.