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Port Augusta, dubbed as the "Gateway to the Outback," is in South Australia. It is also known as the "Crossroads of Australia", due to the fact it is situated on the major highway connecting Perth and Sydney, and also the highway connecting Adelaide and Darwin.

Port Augusta is a small town of about 20,000 people 300km from Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. The Gulf divides the West and East towns with a The city center and main commercial street on the East side with lots of shops and supermarkets and small malls

The town has a Coal Power Station about 10km away from the town, to the south that suppiles power to the town and surrounding areas.

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• Watertower The old town watertown that has been converted into a lookout and has some great views of the town.

• The Wadlata Outback Center History about Port Augusta and information about things to do and see.

• The Arid Lands Botanic Garden Free award winning botanic garden showcasing native flora and fauna of Australian outback.

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