previously(Flinders Ranges & 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 Eco Cruise 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. After this cruise you need to experience the top end by 4 w/d by taking a Depot Creek 4 w/d or the Yorkey Outback Crossing tour.
Follow Matthew Flinders search for the inland sea, you will be amazed at the bird life and the dolphins. Explore the land you could see from the Top End boat cruise. Min 2 people - Max 14. $40 if you book through Wadlata or $45 normally
Contact Wadlata on +61 8 8641 9193 to make a booking, which is essential.
Don't leave Port Augusta without experiencing...
Flinders Ranges Sunset Cruise
The very popular evening cruise is back due to strong demand. Please contact +61 8 8641 9193 for an update.
The Sunset Cruise departure times vary to coincide with the sunset and takes approximately 1.5hours so please confirm the departure time when you book. This very popular tour travels down the Gulf towards the Power Station or depending again on the conditions may travel north but will return to take in the beautiful sunset views experienced near the Redbanks. Dave your experienced host will supply nibbles but you will need to bring your own drinks.(The boat is licensed)
Departs evenings only on demand, with a minimum of 4 a max of 14 people. Cost $55 if you book through Wadlata or $60 per adult booking direct.
Both tours and are subject to tide and weather conditions.
"NEW AND UNIQUE!"
Simply the Best Aaron is now offering luxury, unpretentious 4wd tours that you must experience. You will not only see the best views, but find out about its explorers and history.
FLY IN & FLY OUT
This is a first
Visit Port Augusta & the Flinders Ranges in just one day or two nights and 3 days. Aaron has joined with Sharp Airlines to allow you to have a Flinders & Outback Experience in less than an hour from Adelaide. No 1.
2 Nights 3 Days Flinders & Outback Experience Package - $449/person
Package includes;
Return flights from Adelaide with Sharp Airlines
2 Nights Accommodation Comfort Inn Augusta Westside with continental breakfast
Travel Pack
Morning Top End Eco Cruise
Ranges Outback Gulf Loop 4WD Tour
Free upgrade to premium tasting catering on 4wd Tour
Entry into Wadlata Outback Centre
Port Augusta Airport transfers
Itinerary
1st day - Arrive Port Augusta & settle in
2nd Day - Top End Eco Cruise & Ranges Outback Gulf Loop 4WD Tour
3rd Day - Wadlata Outback Centre & Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden then return to Adelaide with Sharp Airlines.
No 2.
Wilpena Day Tour from Adelaide
If your time is short you can still experience South Australia's outback jewell...in just 45 minutes courtesy of Sharp Airlines.
Includes; Return flights from Adelaide Airport to Port Augusta. Transfers to/from Port Augusta Airport Follow in the footsteps of Matthew Flinders and visit the very tip of Spencer Gulf...Flinders was looking for the inland sea. Hmmmm....This true eco cruise will take 2 hours Luxury road tour to Wilpena Pound Scenic flight around Wilpena Pound and nearby Gorges Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided
A 2 hour trip around Yorkey's Crossing, following in the foot steps of Edward John Eyre across outback country towards the Flinders Ranges. Min 2 persons. $55pp, duration 2 hrs. This luxury 4 WD tour takes you to the places around the tip of the Gulf that you would have seen from a distance on Aarons "Top End Eco Cruise".
Eyre's Outback Depot Tour
The first European explorer into the Flinders Ranges and Outback was Edward John Eyre in 1839. His first expedition is arguably the most historic yet is little known as he discovered Depot Creek, which supplied water to Port Augusta. Other explorers also used to camp here. It is situated 40km north of Port Augusta on Wilkatana station. This is a trip you must take. Unbelievable history to learn about and some of the best scenery you will see. Min 4 persons - $99pp - duration 4hrs.
Ranges Outback Gulf Loop
This really is the ultimate must do experience, giving a full compliment of seemingly impossible contrasts. Travel through to Quorn and now includes "Warren Gorge", known for its fantastic rock formations & a chance to spot a "Yellow Footed Rock Walaby". Travel through Thompsons Gap, the original entrance from the Flinders Ranges to the salt plains of the top of the Spencer Gulf. Each person receives a free ticket on a morning "Top end Eco Cruise". $195 pp - Min 2 persons - duration 5hrs. Great Value and should not be missed.
Flinders Ranges Food & Wine Tour
Did you know the Southern Flinders Ranges produces excellent wines? Aaron has developed yet another 4 WD experience that showcases the best of the Flinders Ranges food and wine. Take this special tour where you can really sit back and enjoy while you have a ready made designated driver.
Outback Road Train Tour
On this tour you will experience a working road train up to 55 meters long & 120 tones, visit a train yard and get all the information about their operations from the experts themselves.
Flinders Ranges Luxury Transfers Tours
Can't get to Wilpena Pound Resort, Prairie Hotel at Parachilna, Rawnsley Park Station, Hawker or even Arkaroola Coober Pedy, Broken Hill etc because there is no public transport! Well you can now. Aaron or Dave will take you...at a cost...but in luxury.
Looking for accommodation?
Comfort Inn West Augusta offers great accommodation Snooze and Cruise special, which includes accommodation and a Top End Eco Water Cruise with Flinders Outback Water Cruises. Book on line.
For more information call Wadlata on +61 8 8641 9193.
"WALLABY TRACKS ADVENTURE TOURS"
Departs Port Augusta on demand but is based in Quorn.
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 $190 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 +61 8 8641 9194 or use the Book Now button to experience our Flinders Ranges.
"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 2 1/2 hour Party Cruise from $40 - $60pp Min 15 persons 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.
Champagne's Eco Cruises
Daily departure at 10.30am.
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. min 2 persons required with maximum of 49. A 2.5 hour cruise, Port Augusta accommodation transfers and a souvenir pack are available for $75pp.
"NEW!! Ocean to Outback
Includes a 1.5 hour scenic cruise on board "Champaign", transfers to Quorn for a 1hr Camel Tour and a Bush Tucker Walking Tour + 2 course Bush Food Meal with beer & wine just out side of Quorn - departs daily at 1.30pm from Port Augusta. Min 2, Max 12.
Low cost of $145pp.
Lake Eyre Tours - Fly ex- Adelaide
Tours Depart every Sunday in June , July and August. Check for further departures. Lake Eyre is still very much worth a visit....and you can do it in only 4 days return to Adelaide.
Tours depart Adelaide via Sharp Airlines to Port Augusta at 3pm each Sunday.
Your hosted coach travel via the magnificent Flinders Ranges to Marree begins Monday morning and returns Tuesday afternoon.
Return flights to Adelaide depart Wednesday morning.
Bookings
Contact Wadlata on +61 8 86 41 9194
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.
Book direct by activating the "Book Now" button or email wadlata@portaugusta.sa.gov.au or phone +61 8 8641 9193.
"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. +61 8 8648 6419.
Regular trains operate from March to October, with limited diesel departures in November and December, due to the hot weather.
Bookings are essential - Book on line by activating the "Book Now" button or phone 1800 440 101 or the Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre at the Wadlata Outback Centre on +61 8 8641 9194. Visit Wadlata at 41 Flinders Tce, Port Augusta for your personal service.
"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 +61 7 47432144 or 1800 660 359 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.
This is a great experience. Our fresh produce market provides home-grown, fresh fruit and vegi, home-made cakes, pies, pasties, chutneys, jams....just about everything you could think of. The markets are just developing but are growing fast. They are held every two months on the 3rd Sunday.
The next market is being held on
Sunday 19 September 2010 @ the Barracks
6 Beauchamp Lane.
CONTACT: PA Charities +61 8 86422787
"PORT AUGUSTA GOLF CLUB"
With the beautiful Flinders Ranges making a spectacular backdrop for Port Augusta’s
Golf Course, 18 fully grassed greens and fairways and a licensed Club. The course is 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.
The Club is staffed by volunteers and is open every day from 8am to 4pm.
The Bar is open Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm until approximately 6pm and Friday's from 5.30pm.
Limited golf club hire is available from the club house, but you can also hire the equipment from the Standpipe Gulf Motor Inn on +61 8 8642 4033.
Visitors are welcomed at any time.
Green fees are as follows;
18 holes $25
9 holes $15
Phone the Club on +61 8 8642 2930 or Ed Zajer on 0428 810 274
"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 +61 8 8642 2699 or Mobile 0427 722 450.
"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 +61 8 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
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.
TOURS OUTSIDE OF PORT AUGUSTA
"PICHI RICHI CAMEL TOURS"
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 - $95pp
Sunset Tour - $65pp
One Hour Ride - $35pp
Half Hour Ride - $25pp
Two Day Safari - $550pp
Four Day Safari - $1200pp
Seven Day Safari - $2500pp
All prices quoted are in AUD
Cancellation Fees apply to all bookings.
NEW!! "Ocean to Outback"
Includes a 1.5 hour scenic cruise on board "Champaign", transfers to Quorn for a 1hr Camel Tour, a Bush Tucker Walk + 2 course Bush Food Meal with a glass of beer or wine and it is just outside of Quorn - departs daily at 1.30pm from Port Augusta.
"DEREK'S Flinders Range 4WD TOURS" - Based from Hawker.
Your Tour Guide Derek is a local from Hawker who knows the places to go that are off the normal tracks onto private property. His tours are Eco Certified and tourism accredited.
He is also a great German interpreter.
Pick ups can be arranged from the Hawker, Rawnsley Park and Wilpena Pound Resort and surrounds.
You may think you can see it all by yourself, but Derek gets to the nitty gritty places that only a local expert would know.
Derek also conducts customised tours to where ever you want to go....even Blinman, Arkaroola and or beyond,
Choose one of 4 tours, but alternative tours can be arranged to suit your needs.
TOUR 1 Half Day - "The Oaks" Private Property Approx 70km - 3.5 - 4 hours (can be tailored to suit)$125per Adult - Min 2 passengers.
The Oaks tour offers many different aspects of this area that the average tourist does not get to see. Visiting this private property is very personal and sentimental to me, being the property where I spent much of my childhood. The tour will include Jarvis Hill Lookout, superb views of Lake Torrens from the Yappala Range, and the deserted railway town of Old Hookina.
TOUR 2 Full Day - Flinders Ranges National Park Tour $175per Adult/Con/Child. Minimum 2 passeners. Duration 7.5 - 8 hours - Approx 220km travel.
This tour will travel into the Flinders Ranges National Park through the magnificent Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges featuring a stop at the renowned Razorback Lookout and traveling down the Backbone of the Flinders Ranges. Aspects of this area which will be discovered include plant life, geology, Aboriginal culture & plant usage, and remnants of early explorers and settlers. All tours include morning or afternoon tea and all fees into the Flinders Ranges National Park.
Packed lunches can be arranged for all full days tours upon request or you can bring your own.
For further information Contact Wadlata on +64 8 86419194
"OUTBACK South Australia
COOBER PEDY
"OLD TIMERS MINE" - Tour
Explore Historic 1916 opal museum and original underground homes. See natural seams of opal and fossils, Coober Pedy's largest Painted Lady Opal, continuous self guided tours and noodle in the Pit. Book online by activating the "Book Now" button.
