Port Augusta

Once a vital port of service for those in the Flinders Ranges, Port Augusta has matured into its role as a crossroads for tourism into other areas of South Australia and beyond. The Stuart Highway, Eyre Highway and Augusta Highway all meet in this iconic Australian town before continuing on their journeys north to Darwin, west through the Nullarbor to Perth and south to Adelaide.

At the heart of Port Augusta is a large commercial centre that extends down to parkland and the old wharf area that overlooks Spencer Gulf. On the northern outskirts of town is the vast 250 hectare Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden which is home to native wildlife and themed collections of Australian flora.

Stop at the Wadlata Outback Centre for an outstanding insight into the lifestyles of the indigenous and European settlers of the area, as well as information to make the journey into the Australian outback more fulfilling and safe. The Tunnel of Time is an award-winning interactive exhibition that takes visitors on an informative trip back to how it all began. Learn about fossils, the Dreamtime story origins of the area, how industries came and went, disasters ravaged and blessings restored the land, and how Port Augusta became what it is today - a meeting place for all.