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TOURS & ACTIVITIES
FLINDERS RANGES WATER CRUISES previously(Augusta Water Cruises)
This multi award winning tour operator with Aaron at the helm, leaves the westside boat ramp at 8.30am most days, to take you on the Top End Tour allowing you a closer look under the wharf,
historic barge, the Redbank Cliffs, the old Salt Works and, when tide permitting, the very tip of Spencer Gulf. This is where the Trans Continental Railway line skirts the last bit of salt water, enroute to western Australia.
Watch the bird life, it is amazing and it is said that 90% of the time you will see dolphins and the sought after yellow tale king fish that feed along the mangrove packed shorelines.
The extremely popular 2 hour eco cruise, in the new 30ft luxury vessel is really something different. It allows you to see and experience where the real outback meets the sea.
Follow Matthew Flinders search for the inland sea, you will be amazed at the bird life and the dolphins.
Contact Wadlata on +61 8 86419193 to make a booking, which is essential.
Don't leave Port Augusta without experiencing the FLINDERS RANGES SUNSET CRUISE
The evening cruise has been cancelled during the summer months, due to low tides in the evenings, however they will resume during our main season. Please contact +61 8 86419193 for an update.
The new 2 hour trip at either 4.30pm - 6.30pm or 6.30pm - 8.30pm, depending on the time of the year, must be experienced. This tour travels down the Gulf towards the Power Station and returns to take in the beautiful sunset near the Redbanks.
Departs Wednesday evenings only, with a minimum of 2 people. Sunset cruises on other days are subject to demand and require a minimum of 5 people.
Both tours and are subject to tide and weather conditions.
Looking for accommodation?
Comfort Inn West Augusta offers great accommodation with a Water Cruise Package. Book on line.
Other cruises of varying durations & departure times, including fishing charters on demand.
For more information call Wadlata on +61 8 86419193.
WALLABY TRACKS ADVENTURE TOURS
Departs Port Augusta on demand.
The 1/2 & full day 4 WD tours of the
Flinders Ranges are a specialty for your local tour operator, Paul Keen who will take care of the driving while you sit back and listen to his commentary and view the abundant native wildlife and landscapes that make up the beautiful Flinders Ranges.
Try the 1/2 day 4 WD Ridge Top Spectacular ex Port Augusta $99. Min of 2 passengers. 8am and 1.30pm departures. Includes morning and afternoon tea. or
The 1 day Wilpena Pound Big Day Out $135 ex Port Augusta. Departs on demand but a minimum 2 passengers. 7am departure from your door.
Ask to see the endangered Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and the ridge top views only an eagle could imagine.
Although based in Quorn, Paul, your guide will pick up from your accommodation in Port Augusta and return you at the end of your tour.
Bookings:
Phone Wadlata on 08 86410793 or use the Book Now button to experience our Flinders Ranges.
BLUE EMU TOURS
Local Port Augusta based Tour Guide, Brian offers you a wide variety of experiences that show cases Port Augusta and the Region.
Southern Flinders Ranges/half day tour
4 to 5 hours for $98 per person, minimum of 2 passengers.
Includes Alligator Gorge, Magnetic Hill where cars roll uphill, across the Willochra Plain, through the ghost towns of Hammond and Bruce, to Quorn and Warrens Gorge.
Flinders Ranges/half day
Port Augusta to Quorn, Warren Gorge on the back roads to Kanyaka Ruins and return via the Willochra Plan to Quorn. Or you can take a tour after a one way trip on the Afghan Express - Pichi Richi Railway and end back in Port Augusta.
$98 per person, minimum 2 passengers.
Flinders Ranges/full day
Port Augusta to Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges National Park to Blinman and return via Parachilna with stops at Kanyaka Ruins, Hawker, various lookouts and Quorn. 8 - 10 hours.
$220 per person minimum 2 passengers.
Andamooka Opal Fields & Outback/full day.
$220 per person, minimum 2 passengers.
Port Augusta & Surrounds Local Tour
2-3 hours $55 per hour with 4 adults plus 2 children.
Metal Detecting/full day.
Full day $220 per person, half day $140, minimum 2 passengers.
Call Wadlata to make a booking on +61 8 86419193
GULF GETAWAYS
The creative tour specialists who have designed a large number of small bus and water tours within Port Augusta or throughout our beautiful Flinders Ranges.
For a large group cruise charters on the 49 person boat, Champagne, is the best way to experience the southern section of Spencer Gulf on a 3 hour Party Cruise from $40 - $60pp *conditions apply.
It is great to hire for birthday parties cruises, business functions or conferences. They have an on board bar, great food catering and the entertainment is really brilliant.
TOURS
The Old Laundry Run - 1 day tour
Departs every Thursday at $110pp including lunch.
Travel to Wilmington, Hancock Lookout, Quorn, Hawker, including Geoff Morgan Gallery at Hawker, plus all the regular sites en-route back to Port Augusta.
Spirit of Port Augusta - 1 day tour
You do not have to organise a function yourself as they may have a cruise programmed that you can join with by yourself. Great way to meet the locals at $50pp for the cruise,lunch & transfers or you can include a visit to Wadlata for a bit extra.
The Big Creek Crossing - 1 day
Takes in Kadina, Wallaroo, where the SeaSA ferry will take you accross Spencer Gulf to the Jade Factory and Oyster Farm. Minimum 12 pax - $110 pp.
Rockets and Memorabilia - 2 day trip
Woomera, Roxby Downs and Andamooka - Min 12 pax. $330pp
Taste of the Southern Flinders 2 day Tour
Experience regional food and wine, made in the Southern Flinders Ranges. Minimum of 12 pax at $330pp
Big Day Goin Bush - 1 day tour
Quorn via Warren Gorge, Proby's Grave/Kanyaka Ruins/Yourambulla Caves, Wilpena Pound, Blinman Mine. $160pp includes a Bushman's lunch..Minimum of 12 pax.
Ghost Town Tour - 3 day tour
Travel to Quorn to do a Pichi Pichi Railway Workshop Tour, travel to Hawker,Wilpena, Blinman, Parachilna, down to the Southern Flinders Ranges. Experience all the Things to Do and See on this trip. You will not miss anything.
From $660 pp all inclusive for small and large groups.
Eco Cruise
Discover the Spencer Gulf's unique waterway and ecological mangrove systems, brilliant bird life and the many dolphins on this 2 1/2 hour Eco Cruise from $45pp.
VEHICLE HIRE
You can hire a car, mini bus or a 4 WD of any size from Gulf Getaways and tour yourself around the Flinders Ranges and the Outback or down Spencer Gulf. Great prices.
Phone Nat on 1800170170 or +61 8 86426827 for their next themed cruise and to make a booking. PICHI RICHI RAILWAY
This historic steam train journey
travels part of the famous old narrow-gauge Ghan railway line and carries
passengers from Port Augusta, with a full day journey, on the Afghan Express, through the Pichi Richi
Pass via Woolshed Flat to Quorn and return.
The Pichi Richi Explorer,
a 2 ½ hour journey departs Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return.
A must for train enthusiasts and everyone else.
Inspect the Railway Workshop at Quorn by contacting the Quorn Visitor Information Centre. 08 86486419.
Regular trains operate from March to October, with limited diesel departures in November and December, due to the hot weather.
Bookings are essential - Phone 1800 440 101 or the Wadlata Outback Centre on 08 86410793.
Visit 41 Flinders Tce, Port Augusta.
CHANNEL MAIL RUN
Each Wednesday at 8am and returning on Thursday, the Outback Mail Run leaves Port Augusta for Birdsville in Queensland, to deliver mail and supplies to some of the most isolated areas of Australia.
The popular trip only takes two passenges at a time, so you will need to book well in advance.
You can experience the outback way of life and its people.
Phone 07 47432144 or 1800660359 and book your trip over some of our amazing country.
FLEA MARKET - UNDERCOVER
At 9am on the 3rd Sunday of each month (except April), the Coles undercover car park comes to life with bargins everywhere.
You can even have breakfast at the sausage sizzle.
The flea market always has an excellent range of local and regional stall holders with cake stalls, food and fresh produce, hand made furniture, jewellery, new and used clothing, odds and sods. There are many new, old and used bargins to be purchased.
Contact 08 86 42 3459 or phone Wadlata 08 86410793.
PORT AUGUSTA GOLF COURSE
With the beautiful Flinders Ranges making a spectacular backdrop for Port Augusta’s
Golf Course, the fully greened, 18 holes and well-grassed fairways, are considered
one of the best country courses in northern South Australia.
The club hosts the Jacob’s Creek Port Augusta Golf Classic in the first
week of August, attracting 300 players for 7 days of competition.
Visitors with an AGU official handicap are welcome to join in the competitions, if not, pay your fees at any other time and play by yourself or check at the club house for a partner.
Limited golf club hire is available from the club house, but you can also hire the equipment from the Standpipe Gulf Motor Inn on 08 8642 4033.
The Club House is open Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 7pm.
Visitors welcomed.
Phone the Club on 08 8642 2930 or Ed Zajer on 0428810274
BIKE ROUTES
Get peddling. Hire a bike from the Port Augusta Outdoor Adventure Centre or use your own to peddle around and explore Port Augusta.
Three Bike Routes will take you to all sections of the City highlights the things to see and do along the way.
Try one or all three
Pick up a brochure from Wadlata or the Outdoor Adventure centre and get peddling Phone 08 86422699 or Mobile 0408830191 or 0427722450.
HERITAGE WALK
Featured in the Port Augusta Visitor Guide that we can post to you or you can pick one up from Wadlata.
The Heritage Walk will guide you to some of the best historical buildings around the city centre to image how Port Augusta has developed over the years.
Allow
at least two hours to complete.
Dont forget a hat and sunscreen.
MODEL RAILWAY TRAINS
A ride on the model trains is just not for the kids. The adults are just as thrilled, if not more, with the experience.
Port Augusta Model Engineer’s Club, operate their prized possessions that travels along the 5 inch gauge model railway system, in the grounds of the Homestead
Park Pioneer Museum, just off Victoria Parade, next to the Keith Jones Memorial Park.
Take a ride on a miniature carriage, drawn by a diesel or steam model engine, on the first and third Sunday of each month between 1pm and 4.30pm, weather permitting.
Closed in shoes MUST be worn, no thongs or sandals.
Phone Mr Riding on 08 8642 3858.
PORT AUGUSTA OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTRE
Situated on the corner of Gibson Street and El Alamein Road, at the western end of Big W.
The waters of the northern Spencer Gulf are virtually untouched and are ideal for all kinds of water sports.
The outdoor centre offers lessons in kayaking,
canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, knee-boarding, snorkeling, small boat handling.
Subject to your demonstrated experience, you may be able to hire the equipment.
Bush walking, with day and overnight walks, rock climbing, abseiling and orienteering
can be prearranged.
Bike Hire is available with designated Bike Riding Tracks throughout the City. Pick up a brochure from Wadlata
Contact Heather on (08) 8642 2699 or paa.oac@bigpond.com
SKATE BOARD BOWL
Situated on the west side of the City, within Rotary Park on Mitchell Terrace,
is a great place for the family to relax while the kids run free.
The well manicured park has a skate board bowl, BBQ, toilet facilities and shelter.
OUT OF TOWN TOURS
PICHI RICHI CAMEL RIDES in Quorn
Situated just outside of Quorn on the Devils Peak Road.
Quorn is roughly 40km north east of Port Augusta in the Flinders Ranges itself.
A camel ride is a fun and adventurous way to explore the Flinders Ranges and to experience they way the Afghans needed the "Ships of the Desert" to open up the Outback of South Australia.
Experience one, two, three or why not the lot. You will not forget the experience nor the scenery and the hospitality of your hosts.
Camel to Candlelight Dinner $175pp
Full Day Tour - $175pp
Half Day Tour - $95 pp
Sunset tour - $65 pp
One Hour Ride - $35 pp
Half Hour Ride - $25 pp
Two Day Safari - $550pp
Four Safari - $1200pp
Seven Day Safari - $2500pp
All prices quoted are in AUD
Cancellation Fees apply to all bookings.
You cannot miss this experience.
Contact +61 8 86486640 or Wadlata on +61 8 86419193.
www.pichirichicameltours.com
DEREK'S 4WD TOURS
Based from Hawker. Your Tour Guide Derek is a local from Hawker who knows the places to go off the normal tracks onto private property. His tours are Eco Certified and tourism accredited. He is also a great German interpreter.
Choose one of 4 tours, but alternative tours can be arranged to suit your needs.
"The Oaks" Private Property
Half Day $90pp. Duration approx. 4 hours
Akarpena Private Property Tour
1/2 day $90pp
Bunyeroo & Brachina Gorges
Half Day $110pp Minimum 4 passengers. Increased price for 2 or 3 people.
Bungeroo & Brachina Gorges
Full Day $145pp. Minimum 4 pax. Duration 8 hours. Higher prices for 2 or 3 people.
All tours include morning or afternoon tea and all fees into the Flinders Ranges National Park. Full day tours include lunch.
For further information Contact Wadlata on +64 8 86419193
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