Port Pirie Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by South Australian Tourism Commision
Photo provided by South Australian Tourism Commision
Photo provided by South Australian Tourism Commision
Photo provided by South Australian Tourism Commision
Photo provided by South Australian Tourism Commision

Look beyond Port Pirie’s oil tanks and smelter, and discover a regional gem on the eastern shores of the Spencer Gulf.

On first impressions, Port Pirie may look like a rural hub with little behind its industrial exterior. Look again as Port Pirie has a cosy downtown district peppered with some truly captivating buildings. Take photos of the town’s grand old 19th-century façades or go deeper still to find history museums, arts venues and folk treasures. Country music is king in this port town, so join in at the annual hootenanny and see local and interstate acts.

Where to stay in Port Pirie

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Port Pirie South

While Port Pirie South may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery and Port Pirie Memorial Oval.

Port Pirie South
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Solomontown

Waterfront views and restaurants are notable features of Solomontown. You might consider stopping by Solomontown Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Solomontown
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Germein Bay

Germein Bay might not have many top sights, but Port Pirie National Trust Museum and Ellen Street are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Germein Bay
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Port Pirie West

Port Pirie West might not have many top sights, but Northern Festival Centre and Port Pirie Memorial Oval are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Port Pirie West
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Risdon Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Risdon Park and surrounding area, you can visit Port Pirie Memorial Oval and Northern Festival Centre.

Risdon Park
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Bungama

When in Bungama, you can plan a visit to Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery and Ellen Street, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bungama
Breakfree Port Pirie

Breakfree Port Pirie

3.5 out of 5
166-172 Warnertown Road, Solomontown, SA
The price is AU$259 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$259
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Port Pirie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (564 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Breakfree Port Pirie
Comfort Inn Flinders on Main

Comfort Inn Flinders on Main

3 out of 5
151 Warnertown Rd, Solomontown, SA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$169 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
AU$169
14 Nov - 15 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Port Pirie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Solomontown Beach and Port Pirie Regional Art ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (129 reviews)
"Good for our overnight stay. Clean and quiet Comfortable bed and nice complimentary breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Comfort Inn Flinders on Main
Ellen Hotel

Ellen Hotel

3.5 out of 5
99 Ellen Street, Port Pirie, SA
The price is AU$241 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$241
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Port Pirie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
A good reason to visit Port Pirie
"Our stay was more than perfect the moment we walked through the door. The staff, the check in, the room, the dinner, the service staff, the beds, the shower, the breakfast, the staff, the attention to detail, the checkout!! EVERYTHING WAS FABULOUS!! I cannot stress hor excellent this property ..."

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Ellen Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Good Life - Two Bedroom Garden Apartment

The Good Life - Two Bedroom Garden Apartment

Port Pirie South
Stay at this apartment in Port Pirie. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port Pirie Golf Course and Centro Port Pirie are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Comfortable and tidy property. Excellent communication with hosts. Would use again."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Good Life - Two Bedroom Garden Apartment
The Atrium - Classic Villa with up to 6 Bedrooms

The Atrium - Classic Villa with up to 6 Bedrooms

Port Pirie
Stay at this vacation home in Port Pirie. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Port Pirie Golf Course and Centro Port Pirie ...
Excellent location and very clean
"Very good experience and highly recommended specially for large families."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2024

The Atrium - Classic Villa with up to 6 Bedrooms
Echo Holiday Parks - Port Pirie

Echo Holiday Parks - Port Pirie

2 out of 5
1 Three Chain Rd, Solomontown, SA
Stay at this cottage in Port Pirie. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Solomontown Beach and Port Pirie Regional Art ...
6.6/10 (3 reviews)
"A great stay"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Echo Holiday Parks - Port Pirie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Port Pirie

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

For me it's old stomping ground as I have family/relatives there and it's always great to come back to visit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Only an overnight stopover but had dinner at the Family Hotel which has an awesome experience, great food, wide range of beers and plenty of comfortable dining options. The service was outstanding.

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