Port Pirie to Port Augusta drive: Distance and road trip stops

The Port Pirie to Port Augusta drive in South Australia is 91km in distance, with a driving time of one hour. The best road trip stops on the way are Telowie Gorge and Mount Remarkable National Park.

The drive from Port Pirie to Port Augusta connects two of the biggest towns in South Australia. But it’s likely than anyone driving the route is on a much longer road trip. Perhaps from Adelaide to Port Lincoln, or Adelaide to Darwin along the Stuart Highway.

These two industrial towns are both on the Spencer Gulf, and are connected by the Augusta Highway.

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Port Pirie to Port Augusta: Distance and driving time

The Port Pirie to Port Augusta drive is 91km long, with a driving time of around an hour.

There are, however, a few short possible detours along the way that you may wish to make if you plump for a leisurely road trip.

Port Pirie to Port Augusta drive: Road trip attractions

First up is the Telowie Gorge Conservation Park. Winter is the best time to come here, as that’s when water flows through the gorge and it’s easier to spot native wildlife.

The next place that’s possibly worth a stop is Mambray Creek, the gateway to the Mount Remarkable National Park. There are a few good hikes here, with the Daveys Gully Loop Hike being easily accessible from the Mambray Creek campground.

Walking trail near Mambray, South Australia — Walking trail near Mambray. Photo courtesy of Port Pirie Regional Council.

What to do in Port Augusta, South Australia

Once in Port Augusta, most people want to get the hell out – either north towards Coober Pedy or west on the Eyre Highway towards Perth.

However, there are a few things to do in Port Augusta. These include the Wadlata Outback Centre and the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

Port Augusta accommodation picks

Port Augusta accommodation tends towards the functional. Few people stay here more than one night. Booking site Wotif lists options for from $89, if you’d like to check what’s available.

However, these Port Augusta accommodation choices are particularly worth looking at:

For heritage and character: Pampas Motel.
For green credentials: Crossroads Ecomotel.
For overall quality: Majestic Oasis Apartments.
For cheap rates and a pool: Discovery Parks – Port Augusta.