Port Pirie

Port Pirie is just off the A1 around 250km north of Adelaide, and an hour or so south of Port Augusta. The A1 leaves the coast at Port Wakefield and, with the exception of the salt lakes at Locheil, takes a direct route lacking in attractions. The Copper Coast Highway is an alternate route, hitting a few towns along the coast.
The Ghan and the Indian Pacific both stop just outside of Port Pirie. Services for each run once or twice a week in each direction.
Premier Stateliner runs coach services daily.

• Nyrstar Port Pirie SmelterIs the largest lead smelter in the world. The large chimney is visible from many miles around. The best view of the facility is probably from the other side of the Port Pirie River, just cross the river at the bridge to nowhere off the main street.

• Flinders View Park

• Solomontown BeachA nice pier, man-made beach and swimming spot. Take care with strong tides if you go too far out into the river. Showers and change rooms.

Restaurant

• Restaurant at Port Germenin Hotel

  address: 11 High St

• Fork and Cork

  address: 106 Gertrude St
  Modern, Fresh New Restaurant.

• Cj1 Indian Curry

  address: 160 Ellen St
  Cuisines Indian.

• Cafe Delizioso

  phone: +61 8 86 333 222
  address: 31 Alexander St

• Pizzario

  address: 60 Main Rd
  Pizza Italian.

• John Pirie Motor Inn

  phone: +61 8 86324200
  address: 166-174 Warnertown Road