Day 2 - Port Augusta
We’ll spend the first two nights of the trip settling in and getting to know each other in Port Augusta, so there won’t be much driving on day two.
Nuttbush retreat is a great place for the kids to get to know each other, because there won’t be many other people there and there’s lots of space to run around.
Important notes for day two:
Today is your last chance to buy anything you might need that’s a bit unusual, like almond milk or gluten free products. Make sure you stock up at Port Augusta today
Please don’t be late for the cuttlefish tour - the boat can’t wait. It will be cold, so make sure you wear warm clothes and grippy shoes
Cuttlefish!
Day two is a very exciting day - we’re going to see the cuttlefish!
This is the only place in the world where you can see massive numbers of these beautiful creatures. The water is quite shallow so you can get very close to them in the glass-bottom boat and you won’t believe how many there are.
We will split into two groups for the tour. Felicity will let you know what time your tour is. Please don’t change times because it will mess up the numbers. If you need to change, just let Felicity know and she will try to work it out for you.
FAQs for the cuttlefish tour:
What should I wear?
Getting to the boat you will cross open rocky ground that can be slippery, please wear shoes with good grip. The boat has plenty of protection, but please wear ‘weather appropriate’ clothing such as, jumpers, raincoats, beanies and scarves for the cold weather.
Please note: Depending on the weather you may get your feet wet while boarding the boat, so please wear sensible shoes that are ok to get splashed.
What should I bring with me?
Other than suitable clothing and footwear, you may want to bring a drink bottle and a camera to take photos.
What time should I arrive?
Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Are there toilet facilities?
Yes! There are public toilets nearby.
Is there food and beverages available?
Yes! The Cuttys van is onsite, ready for you to check-in for your tour and offers a small range of locally sourced food and drinks to cater for the season.
*****The vessel will depart at the departure time shown and no refunds will be given for missed bookings or/late arrivals. Please allow ample time to travel to the destination, park and get to the departure point.Cuttys Tours can run in most weather conditions, however, in extreme cases we will either postpone the tour or offer a full refund*****
Directions to the cuttlefish tour:
Turn onto Point Lowly Rd (sometimes called Port Bonython Rd or Inkerman Rd)
From Point Lowly Rd, watch out for ‘Cuttys’ signs. Cuttlefish Drive is approximately 20km from B100 Lincoln Hwy. It is a loop road on your right, miss the first turn-off and take the second turn-off onto the unsealed exit. This turn-off has the big brown tourism sign that says Cuttlefish dive site. Here is also where you’ll see the first of the Cuttys directional signage, make sure you follow our red ‘Cuttys’ arrows from here
Continue on Cuttlefish Drive for 1.5km to Stony Point. Don’t let the unsealed road intimidate you; it’s smooth and can be conquered with ease even in a 2WD.
Missed your exit onto Cuttlefish Drive? No worries, just enjoy the scenic route past the Santos refinery and accidentally discover the charming town of Point Lowly. Don’t worry about feeling lost; just backtrack 3.5km down Point Lowly Road, then take a left onto Cuttlefish Drive.
Other things to see
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Whyalla Maritime Museum
This maritime museum is hard to miss – with the giant ship out the front. The ship is HMAS Whyalla, which was built in 1941.
The museum is open from 10am-4pm and tours of the ship run at 10:30am, 11:30am and 1:30pm.
Entry costs $17 for adults and $11 for kids.
The museum is located on the Lincoln Highway, at the northern entrance to Wyalla. -
Whyalla Steelworks
The Whyalla Steelworks produces around 1.2 million tonnes of raw steel every year.
You can visit the steelworks and see different parts of the steelmaking process and equipment, including the blast furnace and rolling mills.
The tour gives an interesting overview of the steelmaking industry and the plant itself.
Tours run every Wednesday at 9:30am, departing from the Whyalla Visitor Information Centre.
The price is $28 for adults and $17 for kids. Bookings are required and can be made by calling 08 8645 7900 or emailing visitor.centre@whyalla.sa.gov.au -
Point Lowly Lighthouse
The Point Lowly Lighthouse is the best place to grab an amazing photo at sunrise or sunset.
It was bult in 1883 and extended in 1909, but has not been in use since 1995.
Unfortunately there are no tours of the heritage-listed lighthouse, but it’s definitely worth heading down to the point for a look.