Port Augusta, transport South Australia hub is where the Outback meets an urban vibe. Find out more about the local attractions at the Wadlata Outback Centre. Discover how flora has adapted to life in the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens.
Port Augusta is a great place to get a taste of the surrounding Outback with the Wadiata Centre and Arid Lands Garden showcasing the best of the Outback. Gleam ideas and inspiration about where to go and places to visit in South Australia
PORT AUGUSTA – KEY ATTRACTIONS
- Wadlata Outback Centre is a great place for kids as Max, a prehistoric enormous lizard invites visitors to creep through his jaws. Discover the stupendously long geological history of the Flinders Ranges and Outback in the ‘Tunnel of Time’. The Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre is onsite.
- Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, the Royal Flying Doctor Service regional air base, the Water Tower Lookout (with 360-degree views of Port Augusta), and the Military Memorabilia Museum. Or, just spend a lazy afternoon enjoying the water and sunshine on Port Augusta’s foreshore.
- Hop aboard the Pichi Richi Railway for a day trip on the Afghan Express. Enjoy the Platform Gallery at the Port Augusta Railway Station or stroll a short distance to the Port Augusta Cultural Centre, Yarta Purtli, next to Gladstone Square. You are seated in immaculately restored timber carriages some more than 130 years old.
- Port Augusta Coastal Path shared pathway. The 7.8 km path can be joined at various points of interest. The path runs from the back beach, along the coast right through to the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden. See Travel Pack Section (below) for Coastal Path brochure.
- Port Augusta Railway Station is a vibrant visitor precinct featuring Platform Gallery showcasing local artists. There is a cafe and is a departure point for the historic Pichi Richi Railway.
- Selfie location, A 10 minute stroll to Water Tower Lookout over Port Augusta and Spencer Gulf.
- Selfie location, Coastal Walk Port Augusta photo frame near the marina.
Sunset location nearby Port Augusta Matthew Flinders Red Cliff Lookout offers panoramic views and an excellent sunset with the glorious red cliffs a blaze of colour. Pack a picnic, your beloved and take a short drive 11 min (6.1 km) via National Highway A87.
PORT AUGUSTA HERITAGE WALKING TRAIL
- Gladstone Square, cultural heart of Port Augusta
- Port Augusta Cultural Centre-Yatra Purtli
- Wadlata Outback Centre
- Rotunda, two gazebos and a barbecue area
- Distinctive heritage buildings, former Court House, Water Works Barracks and
- Presbyterian Church, check out Travel Pack (below) for PORT AUGUSTA HERITAGE WALKING TRAIL BROCHURE
Allow a minimum of 2 days to explore Port Augusta attractions with several hours dedicated to Arid Land Gardens and 2- 3 at Wadlata Outback Centre. A historic train offers trips between Port Augusta and Quorn, browse galleries in the Port Augusta Railway station and stroll past a busy port on the coastal walkway.
In 2022 Port Augusta’s permanent residents are 13,500. The town is a major agricultural and transport hub for South Australia with its national road links.
AUSTRALIAN ARID LANDS BOTANIC GARDEN – a #visituaustraliamustgo destination for garden buffs and visitors curious about life in Australia’s arid interior.
Photo from Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens illustrating several excellent reasons to visit. The gardens are open throughout the year, except for major public holidays. Check beforehand for up to date opening and closing information.
Native-inspired food in the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens cafe @Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens Arid Explorers Children's Garden at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens @the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens
Port Augusta communication hub to The Outback
| Port Augusta | Flinders Ranges (Wilpena Pound) | 151 km |
| Port Augusta | Coober Pedy | 540 km |
| Port Augusta | Alice Springs | 1,226 km |
| Port Augusta | Yorke Peninsula | 263 km |
| Port Augusta | Port Lincoln | 345 km |
| Port Augusta | Adelaide | 308 km |
- Port Augusta Heritage Trail Map, Wadlata Outback Centre Brochure
- Port Augusta Coastal Path Regional Council Brochure
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