Just for the record, the Australian Government originally committed itself to completing the Adelaide to Darwin rail link in 1913.At Nullarbor Net we are not great supporters of the current Federal government, however we do congratulate Prime Minister John Howard and his cabinet for its commitment to constructing and completing this long awaited visionary project!This establishment is one of Port Augusta's newer Motels and caters for the traveller who likes their creature comforts. Also located on the western side of Port Augusta is the Augusta Westside Motel which offers a quiet beachside location and special weekend rates.For further information please call (08) 8641 0722 or FREECALL 1800 355 125.Rainfall was too unreliable and the area was subject to frequent droughts.The area soon resorted to its previous pastoral activities.
During the construction phase of the newly completed Ghan Railway, Port Augusta played a major support role in the development of this landmark project.For further information please phone (08) 8641 1063.Port Augusta's main shopping district is located on Tassie Street and Commercial Road.By the 1870s wheat had overtaken wool as Port Augusta's chief export.Early promises of a thriving wheat industry proved illusory however.