Cheap Flights from Adelaide to Port Augusta

Port Augusta is a small city located in the south of the Spencer Gulf in South Australia. It is also as “Crossroads of Australia”, is situated in the major highway connecting Sydney and Perth, and also the highway connecting Darwin and Adelaide. The city acts as a natural harbour and junction of significant road and rail links. Port Augusta capitalises heavily on eco-tourism industry due to its proximity to Flinders Ranges. The city also has several heritage sites like the Wadlata Outback Centre, Port Augusta Town Hall, Port Augusta Railway Station and many more.

Getting in Port Augusta

There is Port Augusta Airport (PUG) which serves the city with air transport facility. Hazelton Air has daily flights from Adelaide and takes about one hour to reach Port Augusta. Premier Stateline has regular buses from Adelaide to Port Augusta, which takes little more than 4 hours for the journey around $65. Railways also help as a convenient way of transport. The famous Ghan Train connects Adelaide to Darwin via Port Augusta and the Indian Pacific which runs between Perth and Syndey is connected to Ghan at Port Augusta. It is also connected to Flinders Ranges via Pichi Richi Railways.

Tip: Book taxi rides or bikes for easy travel in the town.

Best Sights of the City

Port Augusta is a great place to visit in South Australia, especially on the eco-tourism front. The Wadlata Outback Centre is a significant tourist attraction. Wadlata’s award-winning “Tunnel of time” is a must see and the show provides an introduction to life in Australia. More than 500,000 came to visit this in 2006. Australian Arid Land Botanical Garden is a unique garden which showcases the diverse flora and fauna in the arid zone of Australia in 250 Hectares. The garden is home to more than 100 species of birds and a variety of reptiles, mammals and insects. The AridSmart display garden is the place where you can learn to use beautiful Australian arid-plants, which requires less water and plant it in your home. You can buy the plants in the AridSmart Garden Shop. The garden does have cafes and restaurants to satisfy your hunger during the trip, and PACC recorded more than 100,000 visitors in 2006.

Water Tower Lookout is an exciting place to visit. It is just a few steps away from Port Augusta, and you can see the entire Port Augusta at the top of Water Tower. It is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy the sunset. Blanche Harbour is another place in Port Augusta that should be visited. It is at the end of Shack Road, and this place is excellent for a picnic and some bird watching. You can spot Mulga Parrot, Emu and some Kangaroos.

Tip: You should visit Blanche Harbour with your kids to see the world famous Kangaroos of Australia.

Where to Eat, Drink & Stay

Cafes and restaurants are located near the Wadlata Outback Centre. Some of them even serve 24X7 and Indian, American fast food and other cuisines are also available to make you feel like home. You would find most Hotels at then interjection of A1 and A87. Some Hotels in Quorn are also there if you are looking for more options.

Tip: Book Hotels near the Wadlata Outback Centre for more dining options.

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