For first time visitors there is plenty to see. We have been a couple of times and seen most of the sites.
It's very dry at the moment and very different from when we were there last year. Hopefully we'll all get some rain soon!
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Guest review by
Lorenzo
Australia
6.0
Easy to get around in Port Pirie.
Easy to get around in Port Pirie. Shopping precincts all over the place though, not all in one area. It's not the prettiest of towns. There are a lot of old scrappy gums which not only look ugly but don't provide much shade.
We needed to be at the hospital where the parking is limited at the front . This is not very helpful when collecting consumers from emerg, day surgery or allied health visits.
The main street disappears into an industrial area without helpful signage. There isn't a great deal to do but we were only there for a short trip.
Many places to choose to eat.
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Guest review by
Pam
Australia
10.0
Port Pirie is full of pleasant surprises.
Port Pirie is full of pleasant surprises. We were overnighting so had less than 24 hours there. We drove around the suburb and found some beautiful examples of stone houses - some small, others extremely large. Solomontown Beach - right in the heart of town is a delightful green space! And the sporting fields for all the different code are both numerous and awesome. Check out the Aquatic & Leisure Centre. And you'll be sorry if you don't seek out Caputo seafoods on Main Road. They have an incredible array of smoked and pickled seafood for you to sample - and then purchase a tasting plate of the things that you liked most. They also do a great cooked while-you-wait seafood bundle for a very reasonable price - but only for lunch! If Jo is serving - with her beautiful smile and welcoming manner - you're in for an even bigger treat.
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Guest review by
Cheryl
Australia
10.0
Port Pirie is an interesting City being the largest city in...
Port Pirie is an interesting City being the largest city in the mid-north of South Australia with History dating back to 1845... It has the largest Smelter & refinery in the Southern Hemisphere & the largest operation of Silo's that hold grain - there are lovely view points of the Flinders Ranges & the Port Pirie River... there is a beach where you can swim & interesting architecture in the City itself - We are retired people & would have different views on what we enjoy today - we were only there for a one night visit & so glad we did - it comes across as a peaceful friendly City that is home to hard working people - there are places to eat, we had eaten earlier in the day at another location, so we didn't look for a restaurant... We would visit again.
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Guest review by
dizurieta
Australia
6.0
Cafe One Two was great for brunch/breakfast.
Cafe One Two was great for brunch/breakfast. Reasonable shopping (the usual suspects). The op shop and the bookshop were great. There for an unavoidable 5 day stay but was happy with the place and the friendly people. Just not happy with the accommodation.
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Guest review by
Anele
Australia
6.0
The waterfront needs a bit of a facelift & they are...
The waterfront needs a bit of a facelift & they are seriously in need of street signs. I drove around in circles because I couldn’t find the street I wanted. I ate at the restaurant attached to the Travelway Motel & it was excellent.
Such a fantastic gem in Port Pirie, the apartment was superbly appointed with all high-quality appliances, Very tasteful and attractive furnishings, and decor. Comfy bed and a great climate environment with aircon and overhead sweep fans. Great private outdoor area, secure and peaceful. A relaxing couple of days to chill and enjoy. An absolutely great spot to stay. Highly recommended 10/10. Great hosts in Peter and Helen
We booked this property because of the swimming pool however we’re disappointed to arrive to an empty pool. It would have been nice to have been notified that the pool was out of action as this was the reason we chose this hotel. Without the pool it is an average hotel.