Attractions

Port Augusta

Port Augusta is known as the Crossroads of Australia and is the prefect getaway to the Flinders Ranges. It’s here that major highways entering South Australia from Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales converge, and it’s also an important rail hub.

Whilst in Port Augusta you cannot leave without visiting The Wadlata Outback Centre featuring hands-on displays like the Tunnel Of Time, revealing the pre-history of the Outback.

The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden offers a unique close-up of the plants, birds and animals of semi-arid Australia.

The School of the Air reveals how children of the outback are educated using modern communications technology and the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides medical aid to outback communities and covers an area the size of Western Europe.

Pichi Richi Railway

Ride the historic Pichi Richi Railway departing Port Augusta Railway Station and arriving in Quorn experiencing some of the prettiest scenery in the Central Flinders Ranges. The Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc. has, since its formation in 1973, been dedicated to the preservation, restoration and operation of the Pichi Richi Railway, the first leg of the old Central Australian Railway to Alice Springs - the old Ghan route. The society has built up a collection of historic narrow gauge rolling stock of the old South Australian and Commonwealth Railways. These are restored and operated on a voluntary basis. The line has been extended through to Port Augusta, so trains now depart from both the Quorn and Port Augusta Railways Stations on a regular basis.
Bookings: 1800 440 101

Arid Land Botanic Gardens

Enjoy the wonderful views of the spectacular Flinders Ranges whilst exploring the natural flora of Australia. Spreading over 20 hectares there is plenty to see and after walking the tracks relax with a refreshing drink and taste the beautiful home made cooking in the Bluebush Café. Why not choose that special gift from the Display Centre.

Wadlata Outback Tourist Centre

Travel through the Tunnel of Time and discover the history of the Flinders Ranges, Outback South Australia and relive the Aboriginal Dreamtime. You will enjoy the entertainment provided by audio, audio visuals and written material on your journey of discovering Australian culture and heritage.