Port Augusta is fast becoming the holiday play ground of Northern South Australia. With the calm scenic waters of
the upper Spencer gulf & at the foot of the magnificent Flinders Ranges it is an ideal base for further exploration of the surrounding
area.
You can now take the Pitchi Ritchi Steam railway between Port Augusta and Quorn through the Flinders Ranges and the trip is a delight. One of
the best ways to see Port Augusta or the Flinders Ranges is with Spinifex Safaris or a 4WD tour with Wallaby Tracks Adventure Tours
Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre and learn all about the area, its origins, the local aboriginal culture, and the geographical formation of
the Flinders Ranges.
Just north of the city the Arid Lands Botanic Park offering fascinating insights into how flora and fauna survive in the harsh conditions.
Take a short walk from the motel to the water-tower lookout to get exceptional views over the city and the ranges.
As Port Augusta is a major service centre for Nothern South Australia we have a vast array of shopping options from major chain retailers to smaller independant retailers.
You should begin your explorations with a trip to the Wadlata Outback Centre which has all the information you need to make your stop-over
informative and enjoyable. For more information on the Flinders Ranges & Outback go to www.flindersoutback.com/ or www.flindersrangescouncil.sa.gov.au
Port Augusta is a major service centre for Northern South Australia complete with a full spectrum
of service & shopping facilities from national chains to local retailers. Whether its groceries, clothing, camping, banking, repairs or
fuel Port Augusta can fill your needs.
The foreshore has gone through a magnificent transformation. Walking tracks can take you along the
southern shores of the Gulf, swimming pontoons, public toilets and a wash-down shower for beachgoers