WATER ACTIVITIES & FISHING

Boat Hire

Boat Ramps
Main ramp in front of the Augusta Hotel
Ski Club ramp north of the old bridge
Yacht Club ramp south of Woolworths
Accessible at any tide.

Floating pontoons
At the end of the wharf near the Yacht Club
West side of Port Augusta in front of the Augusta Hotel

Fishing

Port Augusta’s unusually sheltered waters are great for fishing.
You can fish from:

Jetty:
The old bridge - Trumpeters and crabs - summer
Two jetties either side of Spencer Gulf
The Wharf on the eastern side

Land:
The Redbanks and rail bridge embankment 3-4 km north of Port Augusta.
Tidal flats through summer
- yellow fin whiting, garfish and tommy ruff with dolphin fish in December.

Boat:
Power Station outlet channel in winter, June through October.
Yellowtail kingfish, king george whiting are found in these waters, too.
Garfish in the mangroves in May
Rugger snapper are found in summer around the Power Station and

further south on artificial and natural grounds.

Top 'O' The Gulf Marine have put together a special fishing kit including hand lines
& tackle for $20 to purchase.

Fishing Supplies
Augusta Marine and Tackle
2 Gibson Street - 08 86424856

Top “O” the Gulf Marine
6 Loudon Road - 08 86422302

Big W
Wharf land Plaza - 08 86411859

Adventure

Port Augusta Outdoor Adventure Centre

The Aquatic Centre welcomes you to learn the following - $20 per session
Monday - Windsurfing
Tuesday - Sailing
Wednesday - Kayaking
Thursday - Canoeing

Experienced visitors are able to hire the equipment; depending on skill level
with a minimum fee of $10 per hour per person would apply. 
Half and full day rates available.

With prior arrangement guided bushwalking, rock climbing and abseiling can be arranged.
You can hire a bike and tour the City via the marked bike tracks.
Contact Heather on (08) 8642 2699 or 0408830191 or 0427722450 or
email paa.oac@bigpond.com

Sailing
Being the 2nd oldest Yacht Club in South Australia Port Augusta has
very friendly, experienced and extremely helpful yachties.
Drop into the Club for a shower, charts, anchorages and fishing tips or call
beforehand on Phone 08 86424856

All year round sailing that’s safe, scenic and interesting.
The Club runs occasional dinghy and keel boat races with sail training on Sundays.
The Annual Gulf trip - a 14-day tag-along-tour is held in March.
The Tripolis -  a three-day race, sets sail each year during the Christmas break.

Swimming

Beaches:
On the eastern foreshore, between the Oasis Apartments and the bridge.
Swimming pontoons by the jetty.
Adjacent to the Yacht Club
West side – between the bridge and the Augusta Hotel
Between the new bridge and old bridge

Pool:
Ryan Mitchell Swim Centre is Port Augusta’s community pool and recreation facility.
Olympic size pool, covered wading, intermediate pool for learners and a canteen.

Pool times
Lap: 6:00am - 7:00pm *(9:00pm)
General: 9:00am - 7:00pm *(9:00pm)
NOTE: Swimming Club have 3 lanes closed between 5:30pm and 6:30pm
Weekends: 10.00 am - 9.00 PM
(* open till 9.00 PM if over 26°C
Closed Christmas Day Open in Summer only.