I've got a bit of time coming up at work and I'm wanting to take myself on a bit of a road trip.. I want to do Melbourne to Coober Pedy and back..

This will be my first long distance trip in my patrol..

Anyone done it and can you offer me some tips please? I'll be driving by myself and thought 5-7 days would be enough with overnight stops only..

Advice to make this trip a fun and adventurous one would be grand!