Port Augusta Travel Guide

Gateway to the Flinders and Gammon Ranges

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Port Augusta is situated near the head of Spencer's Gulf in South Australia. The gulf was named by Captain Mathew Flinders in 1802 as a compliment to the President of the Admiralty Board in England.

The rapid spread of pastoralists throughout the southern Flinders Ranges and well into the northern Flinders Ranges by 1852 made it desirable to establish a port as near to the head of the gulf as possible. The actual selection of the harbour of Port Augusta is attributed to Messrs A.L. Elder and J. Grainger who were Directors of the Mount Remarkable Mining Company. Port Augusta was named after Lady Augusta Young, wife of Sir Henry Fox Young, who was at the time the Deputy Governor of South Australia.

Attractions in Port Augusta

The northern waters of Spencer's Gulf are ideal for recreational fisherman as well as yachting and skiing enthusiasts.

Modern shopping facilities are located within a friendly mall atmosphere, a number of historic places of interest can be viewed on a leisurely heritage walk and a variety of recreational facilities can be enjoyed. Port Augusta also makes an ideal base to explore the regions many attractions.

 

Activities in Port Augusta

Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre a winner of six South Australian Tourism Awards and to gain a better understanding of the Flinders Ranges and Outback Region.

Relaxing

Take time out in the recently developed foreshore gardens with its immaculate lawns and flower beds

Getting Around

Port Augusta is 305 km north of Adelaide. It is about 4 hours by road and can be reached by either Greyhound Coaches or the Ghan railway.

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