Port Augusta Overview
Port Augusta is the most northerly South Australian port because it is positioned at the tip of the Spencer Gulf, 190 miles from Adelaide. It is also a good base from which to explore the Eyre Peninsula. Traveling 1903 miles north on the Stuart Highway will take you to Darwin via Alice Springs, through the heart of Australia.
The Flinders Ranges
The surrounding areas of the town from the southerly tip of the Flinders range are quite magnificent. There are walking trails leading past gorges and rugged mountain terrain from Mount Brown to Mount Remarkable, reaching to the Hancocks lookout in Mount Remarkable National Park.
Heritage Buildings
This is an industrial port, a lifeline to the working people of the outback, and it is also serves as a government and commercial centre for the region. The city has retained some of its earlier buildings dating back over 100 years which gives an appreciation of the hardships endured.
Port Augusta accommodation
See Port Augusta accommodation for hotels and resorts.
Also see Adelaide accommodation for hotels and resorts in the South Australian Capital city.
Location
Port Augusta is located in south eastern South Australia at the tip of The Spencer Gulf and has a Latitude of 32.5°S and a Longitude of 137.8° E.
Driving To Port Augusta
Some approximate driving times to Port Augusta:
3.5Hrs From Adelaide (300Km)
12Hrs From Melbourne (1050Km) )
18Hrs From Sydney (1600Km) )
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations.
Driving in the Australian Outback is not recommended for the inexperienced or un-prepared.
Flying To Adelaide:
Adelaide Airport has both international and domestic terminals and is around 6km (4 miles) west of the city. By car, the journey into the city should take approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
Taxis, hire cars airport buses are available.
As a guide, the approximate flying time from Adelaide
to Perth is 3.25 hours,
to Sydney 2 hours
to Melbourne 1.25 hours
to Brisbane 4.5 hour
to Cairns 6 hours.
Times do not include travel time to and from airports and adequate time prior to check in etc.
South Australia School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Adelaide Cup Day Mon 10th March
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Labour Day Mon 6th Oct.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
Easter Holiday 10th April To 26th April.
Winter Holiday 4th July To 19th July.
Spring Holiday 26th Sept To 11th Oct.
Summer Holiday 12nd Dec To Jan 26th
Starts Sunday 5th October
Ends 5th April 2009
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
Adelaide Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):15 / 60
Spring(Sep-Nov):21 / 69
Summer(Dec-Feb):27 / 80.5
Autumn(Mar-May):22 / 71.5
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 65
Spring(Sep-Nov): 40
Summer(Dec-Feb): 21
Autumn(Mar-May): 45
