Things to do in Port Augusta
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Fountain Gallery
The acclaimed Wadlata Outback Centre has many excellent exhibits, particularly the Flinders Range and Outback Tunnel of Time, tracing the Aboriginal and European past using audio-visual displays, interactive exhibits and a spooky giant snake. If you're overwhelmed on your first visit, there's a pass-out valid for 12 months. Right next door is the Fountain Gallery , an intimate space with works by local and indigenous artists.
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Northern & Exchange Hotel
Joining these two old pubs has created a dining juggernaut. In this rambling space there's Maxi's Pizza Bar producing pizzas with kooky local names (Brachina Gorge Hawaiian) but familiar flavours; and Wharfies Bistro does oysters, steaks and hickory chicken and has an average salad bar. The bar also does counter meals ($10 to $16).
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Hotel Commonwealth
The local weekly newspaper, the Transcontinental, will tell you where bands are playing. For music the Hotel Flinders has bands on Saturday night and DJs on Thursdays, while Hotel Commonwealth have a disco every Saturday, and Friday night bands.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service base
At Royal Flying Doctor Service base you can find out more about the aeri- al medical service that goes to SA's remote areas with a short video and several displays. The base was in the process of relocating to the hangar at the airport when we visited.
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Wadlata Outback Centre
The highlight here is the 'Outback Tunnel of Time', tracing local Aboriginal and European histories using audio-visual displays, interactive exhibits and a distressingly big snake.
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King Po
For all the usual Sino-treats, the King will not let you down, though the décor is tacky and the muzak odd. The addition of some 'Australian' dishes (steak or fish, mostly) means there's something for even the tamest palette.
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Gottabe Fish
Here at the top of Spencer Gulf, you expect quality seafood. This sweaty takeaway joint serves fresh king fish, snapper, King George whiting, prawns, butterfish and Smoky Bay oysters, plus burgers, yiros and steak sandwiches.
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Port Augusta Aquatic & Outdoor Adventure Centre
Offers lessons and gear rental for kayaking, windsurfing, rock-climbing, abseiling, snorkelling, orienteering, bushwalking, sailing… Bike hire is $25 per half day.
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Cooinda Club
Specialising in pub-style dishes, the Cooinda loves a good theme night (schnitzel, seafood etc). But there's also a few gourmet surprises including the feral mixed grill with venison, emu and 'roo fillet.
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Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
Just north of town, the excellent garden has 250 hectares of sand hills, clay flats and desert flora and fauna. Explore on your own, or take a guided tour.
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Homestead Park Pioneer Museum
The Homestead Park Pioneer Museum features an original pine-log homestead (1850s) furnished in period style and a well-preserved rail carriage among its exhibits.
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Coles
If you can't find something for your tastebuds, then self-catering from Woolworths or Coles are both easy options.
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Woolworths
If you can't find something for your tastebuds, then self-catering from Woolworths or Coles are both easy options.
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Gulf Getaways
A 2½-hour eco-cruise on the Spencer Gulf, checking out mangroves, dolphins and bird life.
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Flinders Ranges Water Cruises
Two-hour morning eco-cruises to the top of the Gulf (any dolphins?), and two-hour sunset cruises ($55).
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Cinema Augusta
The local weekly newspaper, the Transcontinental, will tell you what films are on at Cinema Augusta, which shows all the big flicks.
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