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machines, dryers, TVs, fridges, microwaves, fortresslike security and flashy interior
design.
Best Western Standpipe
MOTEL $$$
( 08-8642 4033;
www.standpipe.com.au
;
cnr Stuart Hwy & Hwy 1; d/2-bedroom apt from $128/
233; )
The sprawling Standpipe attracts government delegates and business types
with its 85 reasonably hip units - the best motel in town, hands down. And the Indian
restaurant here (mains $18 to $38, open 5.30pm to 8pm) is unbelievable!
Shoreline Caravan Park
CARAVAN PARK $
( 08-8642 2965;
www.shorelinecaravanpark.com.au
; Gardiner Ave; unpowered/powered sites
$30/33, dm $40, cabins $65-130; )
It's a dusty site and a fair walk from town (and the
shoreline when the tide is out), but the cabins are decent, plus there are simple four-bed
dorm units for backpackers. The cheapest beds in town if you don't fancy sleeping above
a pub.
Hot Peppers Cafe
CAFE $
(34 Commercial Rd; mains $7-16; 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-1.30pm Sat)
A buzzy little
cafe on the main street serving salads, quiches, impressive homemade lasagne, baked
potatoes and big sandwiches.
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Information
Port Augusta Visitor Information Centre
( 1800 633 060, 08-8641 9193;
www.portaugusta.sa.gov.au
; 41 Flinders Tce, Wadlata Outback Centre; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri,
10am-4pm Sat & Sun)
The major information outlet for the Eyre Peninsula, Flinders
Ranges and outback. Part of the Wadlata Outback Centre.
Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources
(DEWNR; 08-8648 5300;
www.environment.sa.gov.au
; 9 Mackay St, 1st floor; 9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
Information, maps and
road condition updates for the Flinders Ranges and outback.
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Whyalla
POP 21,130
An hour's drive south of Port Augusta is Whyalla − the third-biggest city in SA − with a
deep-water port sustaining steel mills, oil and gas refineries and a morass of chugging
chimneys, portworks and industrial estates. Ugly, yes, but the old town has some good
