The route from Kingscote to Melbourne involves a ferry to Cape Jervis, followed by a long drive east along the A1 highway. The journey takes approximately 12 hours. You will pass through the Limestone Coast and into Victoria. This is a major interstate route. It is a scenic drive through coastal and rural landscapes.
Total Distance: 900 km driving distance, 700 km straight-line air distance.
Plan for an overnight stop in Mount Gambier or Warrnambool.
Spring or Autumn for pleasant weather.