The Stuart Highway is a major highway in Australia that stretches approximately 2,834 kilometers from Darwin in the Northern Territory to Port Augusta in South Australia. It serves as a vital link for travelers and freight, connecting remote areas and facilitating access to various attractions, including national parks and Indigenous communities. Constructed in the 1980s, the highway is named after explorer John McDouall Stuart, who was the first European to cross Australia from south to north. The route features diverse landscapes, including deserts, woodlands, and outback regions, making it a popular choice for road trips and adventure tourism.