What to do and see in Port Augusta, South Australia: The Best Things to do

Outback Scenic Flights, Tours and Charters departing from Port Augusta. From 30 mins to 4 days or more. See some of the most remote areas seen by the air. There are many tours available or you can customise a flight to suit your budget, time and needs.

Curdnatta Art Group are now located at the port Augusta Railway Station. We have 50 years of experience and offer space for local artists to meet, work and sell their work. Our products are unique, excellent quality and affordable.

We offer coach commentary, guided walking tours and custom itineraries of Port Augusta that take your guests on a journey through time and into the future! Adapted for your group's interests and needs our tours can include the town's remarkable history, inspiring characters, heritage wharf, haunted buildings and striking street art. We also specialise in telling the story of the town's economic transition from coal power generation to what can only be described and a large scale renewable energy boom. Extended group tours can also involve taking your guests to see some of the renewable energy projects in the area. Note- we may be able to arrange an inside tour of Bungala Solar Farm but this is not guaranteed. Sundrop Farms does not allow tours. That said, much can still be seen and explained from the perimeter. Our fascinating, interactive and easy paced tours are presented by award winning local community leader Lisa Lumsden.

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden was established in 1993 to research, conserve and promote the wider appreciation of Australia’s arid zone flora. Located on the shores of Upper Spencer Gulf with spectacular views to the ancient Flinders Ranges, the Garden showcases a diverse collection of arid zone habitats in a picturesque setting of more than 250 hectares.As well as its stunning selection of arid zone plants, the garden is also home to more than 100 species of birds, and has a diverse population of repltiles, mammals and insects.It features a children's animal discovery trail, AridSmart display gardens where you can see how to use the plants in you home garden, and a visitor centre, which incorporates the Bluebush Cafe and the AridSmart Gift and Garden Shop. The cafe has mouthwatering menu choices and you can't go past the Quandong Smoothies. The AridSmart Gift and Garden Shop is where you can purchase a piece of the garden to take home. Its range of AridSmart plants will not only reduce your water bills but will bring the beauty of Australia's plants into your garden.

Weekdays 9am-4pm, Weekends & Public holidays 10am-3pm. It is free to enter the Wadlata Outback Centre, a major tourism attraction and accredited Visitor Information Centre for Port Augusta, the Flinders Ranges & Outback. A tour through Wadlata's Award winning Interpretive Display, the "Tunnel of Time", is a must see and do (fees apply). You could walk through the Time tunnel in 10 minutes or spend up to 5 hours exploring to find out where the dinosaurs first roamed this land. Be introduced to the people who first owned, explored and settled the region along with those who live there today. The Centre"s cafe, the Outback Tuckerbox has a great selection of meals,cakes and coffee. Staff at the accredited Visitor Information Centre can assist with accommodation, tours and can supply all the information you need for your stay in our Region and for your trip ahead. The gift shop has a great range of souvenirs.