Port Augusta is situated three hundred (300) kilometres north of Adelaide at the head of the Spencer Gulf, surrounded by outstanding landforms, including the spectacular Flinders Ranges to the east. With a population exceeding 15,000 people, Port Augusta offers all the services and conveniences of a modern regional city

As the “Crossroads of Australia” Port Augusta has a variety of shopping facilities available. The opening hours for Supermarkets, Woolworths and Coles, are from 7 am – 10 pm daily with a variety of small businesses and specialists stores open between 9 am – 5.30 pm (Monday – Friday). Late night shopping is available on Thursdays.

Essential services include a modern hospital (with visiting specialists), 24-hour police station, local TAFE College and excellent schools, including one private facility. Airlines of South Australia, Premier Stateliner Coachlines and Great Southern Railways all provide transport services to/from the city of Port Augusta. Within the township itself a local bus service, hire cars and taxi services provide public transport facilities.

A variety of entertainment and sports facilities are available at Port Augusta including a cinema, swimming pool, gymnasium and fitness centres. Port Augusta has a strong participation in sports and has a number of sporting clubs and organisations. A complete list of sporting facilities can be obtained from the local information centre at the Civic Centre on Mackay Street, Port Augusta or telephone 8641 9151.

Tourism plays a major part in employment in Port Augusta with a number of nationally acclaimed tourist attractions. Wadlata, School of the Air, Royal Flying Doctor Service, Arid Lands Botanic Gardens and the Homestead Park Pioneer Museum are all based in Port Augusta with the famous Pichi Richi Railways, Spear Creek Tourism and Training Centre and numerous other attractions located in the surrounding regions.

Accommodation ranging from backpacker’s hostels, caravan parks, hotels/motels to self contained units, flats and rental houses are available to suit short and long term requirements. Housing through the South Australian Housing Trust and the private market is available for rent, lease or purchase at reasonable prices in Port Augusta.

Daytime temperature ranges from approximately 45⁰C in summer to 15⁰C in winter. During the summer months the local beaches and swimming pool are well utilised for family type activities with many events planned throughout the year on the traditional values of good clean fun.

Port Augusta is ideally located to provide easy access to a variety of services and products. Near to the rural outback but within travelling distance to other major population centres of South Australia, Port Augusta compromises the best of both worlds.